Don't wait to contact Sky Valley Dental if you are having tooth pain or a dental emergency.

Emergency Dentist in Monroe, WA

Need a dentist in Monroe after hours, or on Friday?

Sky Valley Dental is not booked for routine care on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Text (360) 794-5788 any time through Weave. For a true emergency, Dr. Cho is on call. We will tell you what to do, and whether you need to be seen now or can wait for the next clinic day.

Routine hours are Monday–Wednesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and Thursday 7:00 AM–2:00 PM, at 1221 West Main Street, Monroe, WA 98272. Friday is an admin day. The chairs are not booked.

Tooth Pain on a Friday Night in Monroe? Text Us. We Will Tell You What to Do

Sky Valley Dental is the office that answers. We are not a recording that says call back Monday. We are not a "24-hour" promise with no one on the other end.

Text us through Weave any time. For a true emergency, Dr. Cho is on call. Friday is our admin day, so the chairs are not booked. We are closed for routine care on Saturday and Sunday, but you can still reach us. Dr. Yunki Cho working with a patient

Call or text (360) 794-5788

What to Do Right Now

Knocked-Out Adult Tooth

Hold it by the crown, not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it with milk or saline; do not scrub it. If you can, slip it back into the socket and bite down on gauze. If you cannot, keep it in milk and text us immediately. Baby teeth do not go back in.

Broken or Chipped Tooth

Rinse your mouth with warm water and save any pieces. Cover a sharp edge with soft wax or sugar-free gum. Apply a cold pack to your cheek in 15-minute intervals, on and off.

Toothache or Swelling

Rinse with warm salt water. Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen as directed on the label. Ice your face, but never place aspirin directly on your gum. If your face is swelling, you have a fever, or you're having trouble swallowing or breathing, go to the ER first, then text us.

Lost Crown or Filling

Keep the piece. You can seat a crown temporarily with denture adhesive, but never use super glue.

Bleeding or a Cut in the Mouth

Apply clean gauze with firm pressure for 10 minutes. If the bleeding will not stop, go to the ER, then text us.

When It Can Wait Until We Are Open

Some things can hold until our next open clinic day: a dull ache that eases with ibuprofen, a filling that feels high but is not sharp, or a chip that does not hurt. Text us a photo, and we will tell you if it needs attention right away or can wait.

What We Can Do When You Get Here

We offer same-day exams when we are in the office. We can place a CEREC crown the same day if the tooth can be saved that way. We also provide root canals, extractions, or a temporary fix to get you out of pain until we complete the permanent solution. You do not have to bounce between offices.

Monroe has dentists who say they're "available 24 hours" and dentists who go dark all weekend. We tell you the truth: Friday is our admin day, Saturday and Sunday the clinic is closed, and we still pick up.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are usually able to get our patients in the same-day for emergencies to have the problem area assessed. Sometimes we are even able to provide same-day treatment to resolve the problem but if that is not an option we try our best to provide temporary relief until we can reserve a time for the definitive treatment.

Is a gum abscess an emergency?

A gum abscess is usually accompanied by pain and swelling, even fever. This is a true dental emergency and you should seek a dentist’s help right away!

Contact Our Monroe WA Dental Clinic

Our Monroe dental clinic is prepared to deal with all types of dental emergencies. Please contact Sky Valley Dental for more information.

There are many reasons why your tooth can be in pain. However when a tooth is in pain that usually means there is a big enough problem (i.e. caries, fracture, gum infection) that is affecting the nerves in and around the tooth that needs to be taken care of sooner than later.

Schedule A Dental Exam in Monroe

The first step should be to call your Monroe, WA dentist and set up an exam where the dentist can pinpoint the cause of the pain and also prepare a solution for that tooth or area.

Common Dental Emergencies

How do you know if you have a dental emergency? Any of the following problems may be considered a situation that we need to treat sooner rather than later.

Toothache
Broken or cracked tooth
Lost crown or filling
Broken denture
Tooth infection or abscess
Swollen, puffy, or inflamed gums
Knocked-out teeth and dental trauma

All of these emergencies can be upsetting, but not all of them require immediate treatment. If you are currently dealing with one of the situations listed above, please call Sky Valley Dental at (360) 794-5788 as soon as possible.

How We Help With Your Dental Emergency

When you call, a supportive member of our dental team will take your call and ask you about your symptoms. They’ll determine if your situation requires same-day emergency treatment, or if we can safely schedule you for our next available appointment.

The first step is to get you out of pain and make sure you’re comfortable. We may be able to complete treatment that day, but we will provide the interim relief you need until we can make an opening in our schedule for you.

Contact Our Monroe Dental Clinic

If you need emergency dentistry in Monroe, WA, call Dr. Yunki Cho at Sky Valley Dental, so we can help you.

Text us right away at (360) 794-5788. Even though our office is closed for routine care on Sundays, we still monitor messages, and Dr. Cho is on call for true emergencies.

While you wait to hear back, take a few simple steps. Rinse your mouth with warm water to clear away any debris. If you find a piece of the broken tooth, save it and bring it with you to your appointment. If the edge feels sharp, cover it with a small piece of sugar-free gum or dental wax so it does not cut your tongue or cheek. An ice pack on your cheek, 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off, can help with any swelling or discomfort.

Not every broken tooth needs an emergency room visit. If you are in pain but otherwise feel fine, texting us a photo helps us figure out the best next step, whether that means seeing you as soon as we open or scheduling you for our next available day. If you notice heavy bleeding, facial swelling, a fever, or trouble breathing or swallowing, go to the emergency room first, then text us so we can follow up on your dental care.

Once we see you, we will let you know your options. Many broken teeth can be restored with a same-day crown right here in our office, so you are not stuck waiting weeks for a permanent fix.

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Dr. Yunki Cho

Hello, my name is Yunki Cho. I am grateful for this opportunity to introduce myself to you and to share with you a little bit about my background.

After growing up in a small town in New Jersey, I attended and graduated from New York University with a degree in Biology. While at NYU, I took classes in painting and ceramics, sharpening my dexterity for a career in dentistry. I then graduated from the NYU College of Dentistry with honors in aesthetic dentistry and obtained further training in implants and …

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How to Handle a Dental Emergency

Dental emergencies can be sudden, unexpected, and even scary. By knowing or anticipating what to do during one, you can eliminate a lot of stress and anxiety.

Here's what you should do during common dental emergencies:

Severe Tooth Pain

Rinse your mouth with warm saltwater.
Relieve pain with an over-the-counter medication
Apply a cold compress to help with swelling and pain
Call Sky Valley Dental and Dr. Yunki Cho immediately so we can schedule an appointment

Injury to Your Tooth

Have you chipped or fractured your tooth? Has it been …