Emergency Dentist in Elkhorn, NE

What Is Considered a Dental Emergency?

Emergency dentistry covers a wide range of urgent dental needs that require immediate care. Some situations can be painful or dangerous if left untreated, while others may affect your ability to eat, speak, or protect a tooth from further damage.

Common reasons to contact an emergency dentist include:

• Severe or persistent toothache
• Knocked-out or loose adult tooth
• Chipped or fractured teeth
• Swelling in the face or gums
• Bleeding that doesn’t stop
• Signs of infection (abscess, fever, pus)
• Trauma to the mouth or jaw

If you’re unsure whether your issue qualifies as an emergency, give us a call. We’ll help you determine the best next step and get you seen as quickly as possible.

Traumatic Injuries

Accidents can happen in seconds — a fall, a sports collision, or an unexpected blow to the mouth. We handle a full range of traumatic dental injuries, including:

• Dislodged or avulsed (knocked-out) teeth
• Damage to the soft tissues (gums, lips, tongue)
• Jaw discomfort or misalignment
• Teeth that have shifted due to impact

Quick action is critical. In some cases, a knocked-out tooth can be saved if treated within 30–60 minutes. If your child or a family member has suffered oral trauma, call us immediately for guidance and emergency dental care.

We also offer custom mouthguards for sports to help prevent future injuries.

Chipped Tooth Repair

A chipped tooth may not always cause pain, but it can impact your smile, comfort, and confidence. Depending on the severity of the damage, we offer several repair options:

• Smoothing and reshaping for small chips
• Tooth-colored bonding for moderate cosmetic damage
• Same-day crowns for deeper structural repairs
• Monitoring and protective treatment if the chip exposes sensitive areas

We’ll assess the damage and recommend the most appropriate solution to restore your tooth’s shape and function.

Cracked Tooth

A cracked tooth may cause sensitivity, sharp pain when biting, or discomfort that comes and goes. If left untreated, cracks can lead to infection or even tooth loss. Our emergency dental team uses digital imaging to locate and assess fractures — even the ones that aren’t visible to the eye.

Treatment options may include:

• Dental bonding or filling for minor cracks
• CEREC crowns to protect and restore weakened teeth
• Root canal therapy if the crack extends into the pulp

The sooner you receive emergency dentistry, the better the chance of saving the tooth and preventing more complex treatment.

Why Choose Mizner Family Dental for Emergency Dental Care?

We understand that dental emergencies can be stressful — especially when they involve pain or uncertainty. Our practice is built around:

• Same-day emergency appointments for fast relief
• A welcoming, judgment-free environment
• Gentle, patient-centered treatment for all ages
• Nitrous oxide sedation available for anxious or sensitive patients
• Seamless follow-up care, including restorative and cosmetic dentistry options if needed

From urgent repairs to long-term recovery plans, we help you move forward with confidence — not just a quick fix.

Emergency Dentistry for Elkhorn and Surrounding Communities

Our dental office is located at 2929 N. 204th St in Elkhorn, NE, and we provide emergency dental care to patients from:

• Elkhorn
• Omaha
• Papillion
• La Vista
• Bellevue

If you’re in pain or facing a sudden dental issue, don’t wait for it to get worse. Give us a call, and we’ll do everything we can to see you the same day.