Emergency Toothache Evaluation
An examination to investigate tooth pain and determine what care may be needed.
Children’s Emergency Dentist in Christiansburg, VA
A little tooth. A big worry. Let’s talk emergency care.
A sudden toothache, broken tooth, or dental injury can turn an ordinary day upside down. Contact Dr. John Davis and our pediatric team for guidance and emergency appointment availability for your child.
(540) 382-0201For urgent dental concerns, please call. Online requests do not provide immediate assistance.
Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:00 PM
30+ Years of Pediatric Experience
Pediatric Dental Specialist
Children’s Emergency Dental Care
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What parents say about our team
Read what families have shared about their experience with our team.
Super kind staff!! Relaxing environment and experience for my child.
Super sweet people! Calmed my very nervous little one and done an excellent job cleaning!
I took my son for a tooth extraction they are wonderful with kids!
All staff are so wonderful! The visit was smooth and stress free for me and my daughter!
Emergency services
Emergency dental care for unexpected problems.
From a painful tooth to an injury during play, our team can assess the concern and explain the recommended next step.
Chipped & Broken Tooth Care
Assessment of damaged teeth and discussion of appropriate repair options.
Knocked-Out & Displaced Tooth Care
Urgent assessment after a tooth is knocked out, pushed out of position, or loosened by an injury.
Dental Infection & Swelling Evaluation
Evaluation of suspected infection or dental swelling and a plan for appropriate treatment.
Broken Filling & Crown Care
Assessment and repair planning for a filling or crown that breaks, loosens, or comes out.
Dental Injury Assessment
An examination after an accident affecting your child’s teeth, gums, or nearby tissues.
What to do now
A dental emergency? Here’s what to do next.
Stay with your child, check what happened, and contact a dental professional. The next step depends on the injury and whether the tooth is a baby tooth or a permanent tooth.
1
Toothache
If your child can rinse and spit safely, gently rinse with warm water. Do not place aspirin on the tooth or gums. Contact a dentist about persistent or severe pain.
2
Chipped or broken tooth
Gently clean the mouth with water if your child can rinse safely. A cold compress against the outside of the cheek can help with swelling. Contact a dentist promptly.
3
Knocked-out baby tooth
Do not put a baby tooth back into its socket. Contact a dentist promptly for an assessment.
4
Knocked-out permanent tooth
Seek emergency dental care immediately. Hold the tooth by the crown—the part normally visible in the mouth—not the root. If it cannot be put back in its socket, keep it moist in milk or a tooth-preservation solution while getting help. Do not scrub it or let it dry out.
5
Not sure which type of tooth it is?
Do not force the tooth back into place. Contact a dentist immediately and bring the tooth with you, kept moist in milk or a tooth-preservation solution.
6
Swelling or signs of infection
Seek prompt dental care for swelling around a tooth, especially with fever or worsening pain. Do not wait for an online appointment response.
These steps are temporary guidance while you arrange professional care.
Before & after
A closer look at dental repairs
Explore documented treatment examples, with the care provided explained alongside each case.
BeforeAfter
A small cavity in a back tooth is treated with a tooth-colored restoration. Restorative treatment is one option for pediatric cavities when clinically appropriate.
BeforeAfter
A minor chip on a front permanent tooth is repaired with tooth-colored bonding to restore its shape. Treatment depends on an examination of the injury.
Individual treatment needs and results vary.
Your emergency visit
What happens when you contact us for emergency care?
- 1
Tell us what happened
Call with your child’s age, symptoms, and details of the injury or concern.
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Confirm the next step
Ask about emergency appointment availability before coming to the office.
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Understand the findings
At the visit, the dentist assesses the concern and explains the recommended care.
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Leave with a care plan
Understand any treatment provided, home-care instructions, and follow-up recommendations.
Treatment and timing depend on your child’s needs and appointment availability.
Meet the doctor
Experienced pediatric care when the unexpected happens.
Meet Dr. John Davis
Dr. Davis brings more than 30 years of experience as a pediatric dental specialist. He earned his DDS at VCU School of Dentistry and completed his pediatric dental residency there, serving as chief resident.
His background includes serving as an assistant clinical professor of pediatric dentistry at VCU. His career has focused on caring for children’s developing smiles and individual dental needs.
- DDS, VCU School of Dentistry
- Pediatric Dental Residency — Chief Resident
- Former VCU Assistant Clinical Professor
Why choose us
Support for your child. Answers for you.
Pediatric expertise
Care informed by specialized training and decades of experience treating children.
Support for nervous children
Discuss your child’s fears, previous experiences, and individual needs with our team.
Comfort options when appropriate
Ask about options that may help your child tolerate treatment, based on a professional assessment.
Clear treatment conversations
Understand the recommended approach and ask questions about what comes next.
FAQ
Questions about your child’s dental emergency
Can my child be seen today?
Call (540) 382-0201 to describe the concern and ask about the earliest available emergency appointment. Our team must confirm availability.
Should I call or submit a request?
Please call for urgent dental concerns. Online requests do not provide immediate assistance or confirm an appointment.
What if the office is closed?
Our published hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:00 PM. If your child needs urgent care and you cannot reach us, contact another available emergency dental provider rather than waiting for an online response.
What if my child is nervous?
Tell us about their concerns. We can discuss support and comfort options after assessing their individual needs.
When does my child need emergency medical care?
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department for trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, serious facial or jaw injuries, or a head injury with loss of consciousness.
Where do we go for an appointment?
Our office is at 6 Hickok St SW, Christiansburg, VA 24073. Call before coming in to confirm emergency appointment availability.
We had an amazing experience, I will not be taking my kids anywhere else! Best bedside manners from everyone!! Love this place
When something feels wrong, take the next step.
Contact our pediatric team to discuss your child’s dental concern and emergency appointment availability.
For urgent concerns, call (540) 382-0201 rather than wait for an online response.
Emergency appointment request
Request an emergency dental appointment
Send your contact information so our team can follow up about scheduling. Your appointment is not confirmed until you hear from us.
(540) 382-0201
6 Hickok St SW, Christiansburg, VA 24073
pediatric@nrvdentist.comMonday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:00 PM
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For urgent dental concerns, call (540) 382-0201. This form does not provide immediate emergency assistance.