Emergency Dentist in Portland, Maine

If a tooth breaks, a filling comes loose, or pain starts suddenly, waiting for a routine appointment is not always an option. In Portland, Portland, Maine is a working waterfront city of brick streets and seafood, where winter cold and summer visitors both bring urgent dental calls. Emergency Dentist connects callers in Portland, ME with independent local dentists, so a sudden problem does not have to mean a long, uncertain search.

Emergency dental help across Portland and nearby communities

Portland, Maine is a working waterfront city of brick streets and seafood, where winter cold and summer visitors both bring urgent dental calls. Callers come from across the metro, including Old Port, West End, East End, Munjoy Hill and South Portland border area. Wherever you are in the Portland, ME area, the route to help is the same: one call, a clear description of the problem, and a connection to an independent local dentist who can assess it.

• Old Port
• West End
• East End
• Munjoy Hill
• South Portland border area

Callers in Portland describe what is happening, including which tooth is affected, when the problem started, and whether there is swelling or bleeding. That description helps the connection to a dentist who can assess the situation. General information on this page is not medical advice, and a dentist who examines you can give advice for your situation.

Common urgent problems in Portland

Callers in Portland, ME most often describe severe tooth pain, a broken or knocked-out tooth, swelling that may signal infection, bleeding in the mouth, or a lost crown or filling. Each problem is different, and the pages below explain what it involves and what to do right away. If breathing or swallowing is affected, or bleeding is uncontrolled, seek urgent medical care or call emergency services right away.

• Severe Toothache
• Tooth Abscess
• Broken or Fractured Tooth
• Fully Dislodged Tooth
• Oral Bleeding
• Lost Dental Crown

For the full list, see the Emergency Dental Services page; for other Maine places, browse from Portland.

How callers in Portland reach help

Start by calling (877) 870-6193. When you call, it helps to say which tooth hurts, how the problem began, and whether swelling, bleeding, or an injury is involved. The dentist you are connected with will assess the problem directly. Availability depends on independent dentists in the Portland, ME area, and the help available may vary by provider. Whether you need urgent dental care in Portland during the day or after hours, the first step is the same call and description.

When to call promptly from Portland

Callers in Portland should call promptly when there is severe tooth pain, a tooth that has been knocked out or broken, swelling in the face or gum, bleeding that will not slow, a lost crown or filling, or an injury to the mouth or jaw. It helps to note what changed and when, and to keep a broken piece or dislodged tooth safe where that can be done without risk. Trouble breathing or swallowing calls for urgent medical care or emergency services right away.

Emergency dental guides

• What Happens at an Emergency Visit?
• Knocked-Out Tooth: First Minutes
• After-Hours Weekend Dentist: Find Help

Frequently asked questions

Is Emergency Dentist a dental clinic in Portland?

No. Emergency Dentist is a referral service. It connects callers in Portland, ME with independent local dentists and does not itself provide dental treatment.

How do I get urgent dental help in Portland?

Call (877) 870-6193, describe your problem, and we will connect you with an independent local dentist in the Portland, ME area. For a medical emergency, seek urgent medical care or call emergency services right away.

What should I do about a knocked-out tooth in Portland?

Hold a knocked-out tooth by the crown rather than the root, keep it moist where that can be done safely, and call (877) 870-6193 promptly for a connection to a local dentist in Portland. A serious injury or uncontrolled bleeding needs urgent medical care right away.