Emergency Dentist Brooklyn 11229 — Same-Day Care When You Need It
Severe pain, knocked-out tooth, abscess, broken crown, lost filling? Call (718) 368-3368 first thing in the morning and Eco Dental NY will see you the same day. NYU-trained Dr. Natalia Blazhkevich. Walk-ins welcome. Russian, Polish, Ukrainian spoken. Medicaid + 1199SEIU + 18 insurance plans accepted.
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- NYU DDS
- Same-day slots reserved daily
- Walk-ins welcome
- 5 languages
When to come in same-day — 8 dental emergencies we handle
If you have any of these, do not wait. Call us first thing in the morning. We reserve emergency slots every weekday and we will fit you in.
Knocked-Out Tooth (Avulsion)
The most time-sensitive dental emergency. The tooth can often be re-implanted if you get to us within 30–60 minutes. Pick it up by the crown, rinse gently, store in milk or saliva, come straight to us.
Severe Tooth Pain
Throbbing, sharp, or pulsing pain that wakes you at night or radiates to the jaw/ear is almost always a nerve infection. Likely needs a root canal or extraction. Same-day.
Dental Abscess
Swelling around a tooth, foul taste, fever, swollen gums. This is a bacterial infection that can spread. Same-day antibiotics + drainage + treatment plan.
Broken or Cracked Tooth
A piece chipped off, a crack you can feel, or a tooth split. Risk of nerve exposure + infection. Same-day repair, often with CEREC same-day crown.
Lost or Broken Crown
Crown fell off or shattered. Underlying tooth is exposed and vulnerable. Bring the crown if you have it — we can often re-cement it same-day.
Lost Filling
Old filling came out, tooth is now hollow and sensitive. Risk of further breakdown. Same-day replacement.
Bleeding That Won’t Stop
After extraction, accident, or biting injury. Apply firm pressure with gauze for 20 minutes. If it doesn’t slow, call us immediately.
Jaw Injury or Trauma
Hit to the face, possible dislocation, severe TMJ pain, or limited mouth opening. We assess, x-ray, and stabilize. For suspected fracture, we refer to an ER for imaging first.
First 30 minutes — what to do before you arrive
Step-by-step protocols for the four most time-sensitive dental emergencies. Print this or save it on your phone.
🦷 If a tooth got knocked out
- Find the tooth. Pick it up by the crown (the white chewing part), never the root.
- Rinse briefly. Cold water, 5 seconds maximum. Do NOT scrub it, do not use soap, do not wrap in tissue.
- Put it back if you can. If you are calm enough, slide the tooth back into its socket. Hold it there with gentle bite pressure on a clean gauze.
- If you can’t reinsert, store it in milk. Cold milk preserves the root surface cells. Saliva works too — tuck it inside your cheek if your other option is a dirty surface.
- Get to us within 30–60 minutes. The faster, the better the chance of saving the tooth. Call (718) 368-3368 on your way.
⚡ If you have severe tooth pain
- Rinse with warm salt water. Half teaspoon salt in a glass of warm water. Swish gently for 30 seconds.
- Floss carefully around the painful tooth. Sometimes food is trapped — removing it can give significant relief.
- Apply a cold compress to the cheek. 15 minutes on, 15 minutes off. Reduces swelling and dulls the pain.
- Take ibuprofen (Advil) if you can. 400–600 mg every 6 hours. More effective than acetaminophen for dental pain because it reduces nerve inflammation.
- Avoid hot drinks and chewing on that side. Heat amplifies nerve pain. Soft, room-temperature food only.
- Call us first thing in the morning. Severe pain usually means a root canal or extraction is needed. We will fit you in same-day.
🔴 If you suspect a dental abscess
- Note the signs. Pus, foul taste in your mouth, gum swelling, facial swelling, fever, swollen glands, persistent throbbing.
- Do not heat the area. Heat increases bacterial growth. Cold compresses only.
- Do not try to lance it yourself. Drainage must be done in a controlled clinical setting to prevent spread.
- Rinse with warm salt water 3–4 times per day. Helps draw fluid out of the gum tissue.
- If you have facial swelling that is spreading, or trouble breathing/swallowing — go to an ER immediately. A dental infection can spread to the airway. This is rare but life-threatening.
- Otherwise, call us first thing. Same-day antibiotics + drainage + treatment plan.
💔 If you broke or cracked a tooth
- Rinse your mouth with warm water. Cleans the area and removes any tooth fragments.
- Save any large pieces. Put them in milk or wrap in damp gauze. We may be able to bond them back.
- Apply gauze if there is bleeding. Firm pressure for 10 minutes.
- Cold compress for swelling. 15 minutes on, 15 minutes off.
- Avoid eating or drinking on that side until we see you. An exposed nerve is extremely sensitive to temperature.
- Call us same-day. Many broken teeth can be repaired with a CEREC same-day crown in one 90-minute visit.
How Eco Dental NY handles emergencies
When you call us with an emergency, here is what happens:
1. Triage on the phone. Dr. Natalia or our front desk will ask you what is going on, how long it has been hurting, and whether you have facial swelling, fever, or trouble swallowing. Based on the answers, we tell you to come in immediately, set a same-day appointment, or — rarely — refer you to an emergency room.
2. Same-day slots reserved daily. Every weekday morning we hold time slots specifically for emergencies. Calling early (before 10am) gives you the most options. Calling at 4pm Friday is harder but we will still try.
3. Diagnostic imaging on arrival. Digital X-rays in 5 minutes. For some cases, 3D CBCT imaging for nerve canal location or implant planning.
4. Pain control first. Local anesthetic before any procedure. If you have severe anxiety, we offer nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) or oral sedation.
5. Treatment. Depending on what we find: extraction, root canal, abscess drainage + antibiotics, CEREC same-day crown, filling, bonding, temporary cement. Most emergency visits leave with a permanent or near-permanent fix.
6. Follow-up plan. Clear next steps. If you need additional appointments, we schedule them before you leave. Written aftercare instructions in your language.
Emergency dental visit cost & insurance
Walk-in emergency exam + diagnostic X-rays: $150–$200. Most insurance plans cover 80–100% of the exam itself.
Procedure-specific pricing (estimates — actual depends on case complexity + insurance coverage):
Same-Day Procedures
- Root canal (front tooth): $800–$1,200
- Root canal (molar): $1,200–$1,600
- Extraction (simple): $200–$400
- Extraction (surgical): $400–$700
Restorations
- CEREC same-day crown: $1,200–$1,800
- Composite filling: $200–$400
- Crown re-cementation: $150–$300
- Temporary crown: $200–$400
Infections
- Abscess drainage: $200–$400
- Antibiotic prescription: included
- Pain management: included
- Follow-up exam: $80–$120
Coverage we accept
- Medicaid (HealthFirst, Affinity, AmeriGroup, EmblemHealth, MetroPlus)
- 1199SEIU
- 18 major plans total
- CareCredit financing
For Medicaid patients: most emergency procedures are fully covered. For private insurance: we verify coverage in minutes before treatment starts so you know what you owe out-of-pocket. No surprises.
Dr. Natalia’s approach to emergency care
Dr. Natalia Blazhkevich, DDS graduated from New York University College of Dentistry — one of the most respected dental schools in the United States. She has been running Eco Dental NY since 2018 and has personally handled thousands of dental emergencies for Brooklyn families.
Her approach to emergencies is built on three principles:
- Pain comes first. Before any diagnostic process beyond what is essential, we make sure you are comfortable. Local anesthetic, nitrous if needed, no rushing.
- Conservative when possible, definitive when needed. If we can save the tooth, we save it. If extraction is the right call, we explain why clearly and walk through replacement options (implant, bridge, partial denture) so you have a plan before you leave.
- Honest about cost. Before we start any treatment, you know what it will cost and what your insurance covers. No hidden upsells, no “discovered” extra procedures, no surprise bills.
Many of our emergency patients become long-term patients — we see them for cleanings, family members, and three-generation visits years after their initial emergency.
Located in Sheepshead Bay — easy access from anywhere in southern Brooklyn
We are at 2384 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229, between Avenue U and Avenue V — half a block north of the Avenue U Q/B subway station.
From most of Brooklyn 11229, 11234, 11235, 11214, 11224, 11223, 11226, and 11230, you can be at our door in 5–20 minutes by car, subway, or bus. See our Sheepshead Bay dentist page for full transit details, or open us in Google Maps.
Parking: Free street parking is usually available on Ocean Avenue, Avenue U, and Avenue V. A small paid lot is on Avenue V if Ocean is full.
After-hours options if we’re closed
We are open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. If you have a dental emergency outside our hours, here are your options:
- Leave us a voicemail at (718) 368-3368. We check messages first thing in the morning and call back to schedule same-day. For Monday morning, leaving a message Sunday evening puts you at the front of the line.
- For severe facial swelling, breathing difficulty, or trauma with bleeding that won’t stop — go to an emergency room. Closest 24-hour ERs to Sheepshead Bay: NYU Langone Brooklyn (150 55th St), Maimonides Medical Center (4802 10th Ave), Coney Island Hospital (2601 Ocean Pkwy).
- For severe pain you can ride out until morning — over-the-counter ibuprofen (Advil) 400–600 mg every 6 hours + cold compress + warm salt water rinse. Call us at 9am Monday and we will fit you in.
- For Russian-speaking emergencies on a Monday morning — see also русская версия страницы о срочной стоматологии.
Emergency dentist Brooklyn FAQs
Are you open 24 hours for dental emergencies?
No, we are not a 24-hour emergency room. We are open Monday through Friday, 9am to 7pm, with same-day emergency slots reserved every weekday. For after-hours severe emergencies — facial swelling, breathing trouble, uncontrollable bleeding — go to an ER. For severe pain that can wait until morning, leave us a voicemail and we will call back to schedule same-day.
How fast can you see me for an emergency?
Most weekday emergency calls before 10am get an appointment within 2–3 hours. Afternoon calls usually get an appointment same-day if you can come right in. Call (718) 368-3368 — we triage on the phone.
What does an emergency dental visit cost?
Initial emergency exam + diagnostic X-rays: $150–$200. Procedure costs vary: extractions $200–$700, root canals $800–$1,600, same-day CEREC crowns $1,200–$1,800, abscess drainage $200–$400. Most insurance plans cover 50–100% depending on plan and procedure. We verify your coverage before any treatment.
Do you accept Medicaid for dental emergencies?
Yes. We accept HealthFirst, Affinity, AmeriGroup, EmblemHealth, and MetroPlus Medicaid plans. Most emergency procedures are fully covered. Call with your member ID — verification in minutes.
What should I do if my tooth got knocked out?
Find the tooth, pick it up by the crown (not the root), rinse briefly with cold water, and try to put it back in the socket. If you can’t, store it in milk or saliva. Get to us within 30–60 minutes — the faster, the better the chance of saving the tooth. Call (718) 368-3368 on your way.
Can you do a same-day crown if my crown fell off?
Often yes. If you have the original crown and it’s intact, we can clean and re-cement it same-day for $150–$300. If the crown is damaged or the underlying tooth has decay, we can make a brand-new CEREC porcelain crown in one 90-minute appointment for $1,200–$1,800.
Do you take walk-ins for emergencies?
Yes, walk-ins are welcome for true emergencies — severe pain, knocked-out tooth, abscess, broken crown, dental trauma. Calling first at (718) 368-3368 helps because we can triage and have you seen faster, but we will not turn away a walk-in emergency.
Do you speak Russian for emergency calls?
Yes. Dr. Natalia is a native Russian speaker. Approximately half of our emergency calls come in Russian. Звоните по-русски: (718) 368-3368.
What if I’m afraid of the dentist?
We offer nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) and oral sedation for anxious patients. Tell us when you call — we will make sure you are comfortable. Many of our long-term patients started as anxious emergency cases.
Can you treat children for dental emergencies?
Yes. We see children from age 2 and up for emergencies — knocked-out baby teeth, mouth injuries, tooth pain. We are comfortable working with anxious kids and use kid-friendly language and pacing.
Will antibiotics fix my dental abscess?
Antibiotics treat the bacterial infection but they do not cure the underlying problem — a dead nerve or infected gum pocket. We prescribe antibiotics + drainage + then either a root canal or extraction. Antibiotics alone are not enough.
What’s the difference between emergency exam and regular exam?
Emergency exam is focused: we identify the urgent problem and treat it that visit. Regular exam is comprehensive: cleanings, full mouth charting, X-rays of all teeth, treatment planning for everything we find. After an emergency visit, we usually schedule a regular exam within 2 weeks to address whatever else needs attention.
Don’t wait — call us now
For any dental emergency Monday through Friday 9am–7pm — call (718) 368-3368. Walk-ins welcome. We will fit you in.
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