What are your emergency hours?

Business hours: 8am, 5pm Monday, Thursday. After-hours: voicemail routes to the on-call doctor. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.

Can I come in without an appointment?

Please call first, we'll almost certainly see you, but calling ahead means the right doctor and equipment are ready.

What if I'm not a current patient?

We see emergency patients we've never met before. If you become a regular after, great, no obligation.

Does insurance cover emergency visits?

Most dental plans cover an emergency exam and X-ray. Any treatment beyond that is covered per your plan's rules, we verify before we start.

Should I go to the ER instead?

Go to the ER if there's facial swelling affecting breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or trauma with possible head injury.

What counts as a true dental emergency?

Severe tooth pain that keeps you awake, a knocked-out permanent tooth, a cracked or broken tooth with sharp pain, uncontrolled bleeding after an extraction, a lost crown or filling leaving the tooth exposed, and swelling in the face or jaw that is spreading. If swelling involves the eye or throat or you have trouble breathing, go to the emergency room first and call us after.

How much does an emergency dental visit cost in Provo?

Emergency exam and X-ray typically runs between $150 and $250 before any treatment. Treatment cost depends on what is needed. A simple filling, a crown, a root canal, or an extraction all price differently. We give you the number for the treatment plan before you say yes, and we accept most PPO insurance plans along with CareCredit financing.

What should I do if a tooth is knocked out?

Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root. Rinse it gently with milk or saline if it is dirty. Do not scrub it. Try to place the tooth back in the socket and bite down on a piece of gauze. If you cannot replant it, put the tooth in a cup of milk and get to our office within 60 minutes. The faster the tooth is back in place, the better the chance it survives long-term.

The Best and Worst Drinks for Your Teeth

Updated October 15, 2026

The best drink for your teeth is still water, especially fluoridated tap water where it is available. Unsweetened milk with meals is also a good choice. The drinks that are hardest on teeth are the ones that are sugary, acidic, or sipped slowly over hours.

Quick answers

What is the best drink for your teeth?

Still water. It rinses away food, dilutes acid, and has no sugar. Fluoridated tap water adds cavity protection where available.

Is sparkling water bad for your teeth?

Plain, unsweetened sparkling water is a far better choice than soda or juice. It is slightly more acidic than still water, and flavored or citrus versions are more acidic, so still water remains the best everyday default. Avoid sipping sweetened sparkling drinks all day.

Is coffee bad for your teeth?

Plain coffee is not a sugar source, but adding sugar or sweet syrups turns each cup into a sugar exposure, and coffee can stain teeth. Drink it with a meal rather than sipping all morning, and rinse with water afterward.

How common drinks compare

Drink	For your teeth	Better approach
Still water	Best everyday choice	Make it your default between meals
Unsweetened milk	Good with meals	Have it with meals
Plain sparkling water	Much better than soda; slightly acidic	Fine sometimes; still water is better
Coffee or tea	Depends on what you add	Skip sugar; do not sip for hours
Fruit juice	Sugar plus acid	Choose whole fruit; keep juice with meals
Soda (regular or diet)	Acidic; regular adds sugar	Limit; have with a meal, then rinse
Sports and energy drinks	Sugar plus acid	Limit; water works for most workouts

If you do have a soda, juice, or sports drink

Have it with a meal and finish it instead of sipping for hours.
Do not swish or hold it in your mouth.
Rinse with water afterward.
Wait about 60 minutes before brushing. Here is why.

Kids and drinks

Children should drink water between meals. Keep juice, flavored milk, and sweet drinks with meals only.

For more on food choices, read foods that are good for your teeth.

Talk it through at your next visit

At Advanced Dental Care in Provo, cleanings and exams include time with a hygienist who can look at your own risk and help you adjust your habits. Request an appointment or call (801) 758-2443.

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Sources and further reading

Adapted from the Advanced Dental Care Nutrition and Oral Health patient guide. Aligned with ADA guidance; not an ADA publication.

This guide is general education from Advanced Dental Care in Provo, Utah. It is not a substitute for advice from your own dentist or physician.

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