Emergency dentist in Langhorne, PA: same-day relief, 24/7 availability for all of Bucks County
Severe toothache, knocked-out tooth, broken crown, dental abscess, or pain that will not let up: Alpha Dental Excellence is available around the clock. Dr. Arpan Patel sees emergencies the same day, often within hours. Start with a virtual video consult from home, or call to be seen right away.
An emergency dentist in Langhorne, Pennsylvania is available 24/7 at Alpha Dental Excellence. Same-day appointments are seen within hours, and a virtual video consultation lets Dr. Arpan Patel assess a broken tooth, lost filling or swelling before you leave home. The 24/7 emergency dentist service covers all of Bucks County. Call (215) 750-2222.
What else do Langhorne and Bucks County patients ask about dental emergencies?
What happens the moment you call Alpha Dental Excellence?
What kind of dental emergency are you dealing with right now?
Broken or Chipped Tooth
This is one of the most painful types of emergency.
Broken Filling, Crown, or Veneer
Hopefully, you did not swallow it. If you that, that is okay. Try to keep the crown, veneer or filling and bring it in with you.
Any Type of Dental Pain
Toothaches can be the symptom of a lot of different issues.
Something Lodged Between Teeth
When something gets stuck between your teeth, infection could be on the horizon. You may or may not have pain associated with this.
Dental Infection or Extensive Decay
There are a number of reasons why a patient could have a dental infection.
Orthodontic Appliance Pain
There are very few things that could go wrong with braces.
Bitten Tongue or Cheek
This happens quite a bit, especially when you are eating too fast or chewing gum or not paying attention while chewing.
TMJ or Jaw Pain
Clicking or popping of the jaw in the long run could cause TMJ pain.
Broken Denture or Partial
Dentures and partials are oftentimes made of a material called acrylic, which can sometimes crack or break when being used and handled.
Wisdom Teeth Pain
Wisdom teeth can be painful, whether they are erupting or impacted. This pain could come about frequently or spontaneously.
Why does acting fast on a dental emergency protect your health?
Which dental emergencies do we treat, and what should you do while you wait?
Broken or chipped tooth
A broken or chipped tooth is one of the most painful emergencies and carries a real infection risk once the inner tooth structure is exposed. Call as soon as possible. In the meantime, rinse with warm salt water, take an over-the-counter pain reliever, and apply an ice pack to any swelling on the outside of the face.
Broken filling, crown, or veneer
If a filling, crown, or veneer breaks or falls off, keep the piece and bring it to your appointment. The exposed tooth may be sensitive to cold air or fluids. Clove oil applied with a cotton swab can temporarily calm sensitivity, or a temporary filling material from a pharmacy can cover the area until you are seen.
Toothache or dental pain
Tooth pain is rarely random. It is usually the nerve inside the tooth signaling that decay, a crack, or an infection has reached it, which is why home remedies alone will not resolve it. Call for an in-office or virtual visit. Over-the-counter pain medication and a warm salt water rinse can ease discomfort while you wait.
Something lodged between teeth
A foreign object caught between the teeth creates an infection risk if left in place. Gently floss the area to try to remove it, without using sharp objects. If discomfort or pressure persists beyond 24 hours, or you notice swelling, call us right away.
Dental infection or extensive decay
Any dental infection can harm the surrounding bone and tissue and, left untreated, affect your overall health. Signs of an abscessed tooth include a throbbing ache, a bad taste, and swelling in the gum or jaw. Call immediately. If swelling is spreading near your eye or toward your throat, go to an emergency room right away.
Orthodontic appliance pain
A broken bracket or a wire that has shifted and is digging into your cheek or gum can cause significant discomfort. Call us so we can advise on relieving the pressure fastest. Orthodontic wax from most pharmacies can be pressed over the wire end to protect the soft tissue until your visit.
Bitten tongue or cheek
Rinse the area with warm water and take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth if there is bleeding. For deeper cuts, bleeding that will not stop, or an injury that may need stitches, call us right away or go to an urgent care or emergency room depending on severity.
TMJ pain and jaw clicking
Jaw pain, clicking, or popping can stem from muscle tension or a bite misalignment. If pain is sudden or severe, call us. An anti-inflammatory medication and an ice pack held in front of the ear can reduce discomfort short term while Dr. Patel evaluates whether the cause is muscular, joint-related, or bite-related.
Broken denture or partial
Acrylic dentures and partials can crack or break under stress. Do not try to repair them at home with household adhesives, which can create an uneven bite and damage the remaining teeth. Bring all the pieces to your appointment so we can evaluate whether the appliance can be repaired or needs to be replaced.
Wisdom Teeth Pain
Wisdom teeth can be painful, whether they are erupting or impacted. This pain could come about frequently or spontaneously. A lot of times, the gums around the wisdom teeth will get infected due to a patient's inability to clean all the way into the back of the mouth. This is a condition called pericoronitis. If you have wisdom teeth pain, please come in ASAP to see us so that we can talk about removal options and help preserve the surrounding teeth. In the meantime, you can take over-the-counter pain medication to manage your discomfort.
Knocked-out tooth
A knocked-out permanent tooth can often be saved if you act immediately. Pick it up by the crown, never the root, and rinse gently with water if it is dirty without scrubbing. Place it back in the socket if you can, or keep it moist in milk or between your cheek and gum. Call (215) 750-2222 and get to our Langhorne office within the hour.
How fast should you call for each type of dental emergency?
| Emergency Type | Immediate First-Aid Step | How Fast to Call |
|---|---|---|
| Knocked-out tooth | Handle by crown, keep in milk or saliva, do not scrub | Right now. Within the hour is critical. |
| Dental abscess with facial swelling | If swelling is near the eye or throat, go to an ER; otherwise call immediately | Immediately. Same day required. |
| Broken or chipped tooth | Rinse with warm salt water, ice pack for swelling, over-the-counter pain reliever | Same day. |
| Toothache or dental pain | Warm salt water rinse, over-the-counter pain reliever | Same day. Do not wait for it to resolve. |
| Lost crown, filling, or veneer | Keep the piece, clove oil or pharmacy temporary filling for sensitivity | Same day. |
| Bitten tongue or cheek | Rinse with warm water, apply pressure with a clean cloth | Same day if deep, bleeding will not stop, or stitches may be needed. |
| Something lodged between teeth | Gentle flossing only, no sharp tools | If it persists past 24 hours or swelling develops. |
| Orthodontic wire or bracket pain | Cover the sharp wire end with orthodontic wax | Call to schedule same-day or next-day relief. |
| TMJ or jaw pain | Ice pack in front of the ear, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory | Call if pain is sudden, severe, or not improving. |
| Broken denture or partial | Save all pieces, do not use household adhesive | Call same day for a repair evaluation. |
General first-aid guidance for dental emergencies is consistent with recommendations from the American Dental Association's MouthHealthy patient resource on dental emergencies (ADA, accessed 2026). Individual outcomes vary based on the emergency, your health, and how quickly treatment begins.
What do Langhorne and Bucks County patients say?
Aggregate rating from verified Alpha Dental Excellence patients across all treatment types, including emergency dentistry
What do Bucks County patients ask most about emergency dental care?
Any situation involving severe pain, facial swelling, a knocked-out tooth, a broken tooth exposing the inner structure, signs of infection such as fever or a bad taste, or a dental abscess is a dental emergency. Call (215) 750-2222 immediately. Dr. Patel is available 24/7 and will advise whether to come in same day or go directly to an emergency room if swelling is approaching your eye or throat.
Emergency fees depend on the treatment required, not the hour you call. Alpha Dental Excellence offers credit and no credit check payment plans, and new patients can ask about the current exam, X-ray, and simple extraction offer when scheduling. Our team reviews your insurance and financing options at your visit so you know exactly what to expect before treatment begins. Call (215) 750-2222 for details.
Handle the tooth by the crown, never the root. Rinse it gently with water without scrubbing, and place it back in the socket if you can. If not, keep it moist in milk or tucked between your cheek and gum. Call Alpha Dental Excellence at (215) 750-2222 immediately and get to our Langhorne office within the hour. Re-implantation success drops sharply after 60 minutes, so every minute matters.
We strongly recommend calling (215) 750-2222 before walking in so we can prepare for your emergency and have the right team and equipment ready when you arrive. Dr. Patel is reachable by phone 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Patients across Langhorne, Levittown, Newtown, Bensalem, and Bucks County are seen the same day they call.
Yes. Through a virtual video consultation, Dr. Patel can assess your situation from home and, where clinically appropriate, prescribe medication to manage pain or treat infection before your in-office visit. This is available to patients across Bucks County who need relief while preparing to travel to our Langhorne office. Book a virtual consult or call (215) 750-2222 to get started.
Swelling that is spreading toward your eye or throat can affect your airway and needs immediate emergency room care, not a same-day dental appointment. Go to the nearest emergency room right away, and call Alpha Dental Excellence at (215) 750-2222 so Dr. Patel can coordinate the dental follow-up once the acute swelling is under control.
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Where does Alpha Dental Excellence provide emergency dentistry near Langhorne?
Dr. Arpan Patel is on call 24/7 for dental emergencies across Bucks County and the greater Philadelphia area. Don't see your city below? Call the Langhorne office right away.
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Why wait through dental pain when same-day relief is one call away?
Call Alpha Dental Excellence at (215) 750-2222 any time, day or night, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Dr. Arpan Patel is on call 24/7 and holds same-day slots for patients across Langhorne, Levittown, Newtown, Yardley, Bensalem, and all of Bucks County. Start with a virtual video consult from home if you need guidance and prescription relief before you come in.
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