Dental emergencies can be scary, but we're here for you. Whether you have a toothache, broken tooth, or lost dental crown, we can help!

Our Team Is Here for Your Dental Emergency

We Can Help You!

Emergency Dentistry

If we know one thing for certain, it is that dental emergencies are a fact of life. Anyone can break a tooth or lose a crown or filling on a crusty piece of bread or develop a toothache that needs prompt attention.

When you have a dental emergency in Moorhead, call Dr. Andrew Atchison and the team at Northland Dental. We always leave time open in our schedule to see patients who can’t wait for dental care. Call us at (218) 236-7076, and we will see you as soon as possible.

What Constitutes a Dental Emergency?

We get this question a lot, but we don’t want you to wait and wonder if you have an urgent problem; always call us first, even if you aren’t sure it’s an emergency situation! Our experienced dental team will ask about your symptoms and help you book an appointment depending on your needs.

Here’s a list of common emergency procedures we perform at our Moorhead dental office:

Relieve toothaches
Replace lost crowns and fillings
Repair broken or cracked teeth
Root canals for infected or abscessed teeth
Treat dental trauma

There are definitely degrees of dental emergencies, however. A lost tooth crown may wait a day or two for treatment, but jaw swelling or an excruciating toothache requires immediate attention.

Jaw Pain and Swelling

Any jaw pain or swelling indicates that you may have a tooth infection or dental abscess. An abscess is the result of a bacterial infection and will not go away on its own. Treating the tooth promptly with an emergency root canal is vital to prevent it from spreading to other parts of your body.

Tooth Pain

All toothaches indicate that something serious is happening with your oral health. Excruciating tooth pain is often a symptom of a deep cavity or an infection has reached the tooth’s nerve.

To relieve your pain and save the tooth, Dr. Atchison may recommend a filling or a root canal, depending on how extensive the problem is. Prompt treatment often makes the difference between saving the tooth and removing it with an emergency tooth extraction.

Dental Trauma

Dental trauma involves an injury that involves the teeth, gums, soft tissue, or bone that holds your teeth in place. These injuries include a broken tooth, tooth jammed into the socket, knocked loose, or knocked out completely.

All require prompt action and immediate treatment. In the case of a knocked-out tooth, we have a window of about an hour in which we might successfully re-implant it.

Call Us with Your Dental Emergency in Moorhead, MN

If you live in Moorhead or surrounding areas including Fargo and Dilworth and have a dental emergency on your hands, you shouldn’t have to wait for prompt treatment. Since we leave extra time in our schedule, we can usually see you the same day to provide the emergency dental care you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is considered a dental emergency?

Seeking prompt treatment for a dental emergency is important, and in some cases, can make the difference between saving and losing a tooth. However, not all problems require you to disrupt your day to visit our Moorhead dental office for emergency dental treatment.

How do you know the difference? You call Northland Dental first! Our dental team is very knowledgeable and has been trained to take your emergency call. They will ask what symptoms you are experiencing and calmly explain steps you can take to handle your situation until you can see us.

Dental Emergencies We Treat

At Northlands Dental, we can treat any dental emergency you face:

Dr. Andrew Atchison is an experienced dentist who offers prompt emergency treatment for patients with dental problems that can’t wait. Please don't ignore tooth pain as it is your body’s way of telling you that something serious is happening with your oral health.

Cavities and tooth infections don’t heal themselves, and the sooner Dr. Atchison sees you, the better it is for your long-term oral health.

Call for Emergency Dental Treatment in Moorhead, MN

If you are experiencing any of the dental emergencies listed above or have another issue you don’t see here, please call Northland Dental. We will listen to your concern and get you on our schedule as soon as possible.

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Andrew Atchison

Andrew Atchison, DDS is a native of Fergus Falls, MN. He graduated from Concordia College and then graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota. He was previously employed with Metro Dental care in Coon Rapids, MN. Dr. Atchison enjoys every facet of general dentistry, and he looks forward to establishing relationships with all of his clients.

Dr. Atchison is a member of one of the most highly recognized comprehensive continuing education programs, Spear Education and Study Club, where he meets regularly with colleagues for collaboration ...