Emergency Dentist in Alpharetta, Milton & Roswell, GA
An urgent dental problem can leave you unsure what to do next. We’ll listen to what’s happening, help you understand the concern, and explain a sensible next step so you can focus on getting the care you need.
- Find the Cause of Your Pain
- Get Relief as Soon as Possible
- Understand Your Treatment Options
- Protect Your Tooth When Possible
Complete Care, One Place
Dental care for every stage of your smile, right here in Alpharetta.
Dentists Who Know You
Experienced Alpharetta dentist who know your smile and your needs.
Insurance Made Simple
We help you understand your benefits and handle the claims for you.
Here When You Need Us
Broken, or aching, call early and we'll do our best to see you same day.
Not Sure If It's a Dental Emergency?
Start with what you're experiencing. We'll help you understand whether to call us today, schedule the next available appointment, or seek emergency medical care first.
- CALL US NOW
Call for Urgent Dental Care
These symptoms should be seen quickly. Call us and we’ll do our best to see you the same day when our schedule allows, or at the earliest available time.
Severe or throbbing tooth pain
A knocked-out or loose adult tooth
Swelling in your face or gums
An abscess or a bad taste that persists
A broken tooth with pain or a sharp edge
(470) 853-2205 - URGENT, NOT CRITICAL
Book the Next Available Visit
These concerns do not require immediate care, but should be checked. Schedule an appointment so the problem does not worsen.
A small chip with no pain
A lost filling or crown that feels fine
A dull ache that comes and goes
A sore jaw or sensitive tooth
Food stuck under the gum line
- SERIOUS SYMPTOMS
Head to the ER, Then Call Us
Some symptoms need emergency medical care first. Once you are stable, call us for any dental treatment you may need.
Trouble breathing or swallowing
Swelling spreading to your eye or neck
Bleeding that will not stop with pressure
A possible broken jaw
A head injury or loss of consciousness
Find Your Problem. Know What to Do Next.
Choose what you're dealing with to see what you can do right now, what to avoid, and how we can help once you're in the chair.
- Severe toothache
- Knocked-out tooth
- Broken or cracked tooth
- Swelling or abscess
- Lost filling or crown
- Cut lip, gum, or tongue
Not on the list? Call and describe it — we will tell you honestly whether you need to be seen today.
Severe toothache
Sharp, throbbing, or constant tooth pain can make it hard to eat, sleep, or focus. It may point to deep decay, an infection, or irritation inside the tooth.
- 01
Rinse gently with warm salt water.
- 02
Floss around the tooth to remove anything trapped.
- 03
Hold a cold pack against your cheek for 20 minutes at a time.
- 04
If safe for you, use an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed. Never place aspirin directly on your gums.
We’ll examine the tooth and use digital x-rays when needed to find the source of your pain. Treatment may include a filling, root canal, or extraction depending on what’s causing it, with the goal of relieving your pain and protecting your oral health.
Knocked-out tooth
An adult tooth has been completely knocked out of its socket after a fall, hit, or other injury. Acting quickly can improve the chance of saving the tooth.
- 01
Pick up the tooth by the crown, not the root.
- 02
If it is dirty, gently rinse it with water. Do not scrub it.
- 03
If possible, place it back in the socket without forcing it.
- 04
If you cannot replace it, keep it moist in milk and call us immediately.
Time matters with a knocked-out tooth. We’ll examine the area and determine whether the tooth can be repositioned and stabilized. If it cannot be saved, we’ll discuss your options for replacing it and restoring your smile.
Broken or Cracked Tooth
A tooth may feel sharp, sensitive, painful when you bite, or look visibly chipped or broken. Even a crack that seems small can extend deeper than you can see.
- 01
Rinse your mouth gently with warm water.
- 02
Save any broken pieces of the tooth if you can find them.
- 03
Use a cold pack on your cheek if there is swelling.
- 04
Avoid chewing on that side until we can examine the tooth.
We’ll check how far the damage extends and whether the nerve is involved. Depending on the tooth, treatment may include bonding, a filling, crown, root canal, or another restorative option.
Swelling or Abscess
Swelling, a tender bump on the gums, persistent tooth pain, or a bad taste in your mouth can be signs of a dental infection that should not be ignored.
- 01
Rinse gently with warm salt water.
- 02
Use a cold pack against your cheek to help with swelling.
- 03
Do not squeeze, pop, or drain the swollen area yourself.
- 04
Call us promptly. If you have trouble breathing or swallowing, seek emergency medical care.
We’ll locate the source of the infection and determine how far it has spread. Treatment may involve draining the infection, root canal therapy, extraction, or other care based on what we find.
Lost Filling or Crown
A filling or crown can loosen or come out while eating, leaving the tooth exposed or sensitive. Even without pain, the tooth underneath can be vulnerable to further damage.
- 01
Rinse your mouth gently and keep the area clean.
- 02
If a crown came off, save it and bring it with you.
- 03
Avoid chewing hard or sticky foods on that side.
- 04
Do not use household glue to put a crown back in place.
We’ll examine the exposed tooth and check for decay or damage. When possible, we may be able to reattach the crown. Otherwise, we’ll repair or replace the restoration to protect the tooth again.
Cut Lip, Gum, or Tongue
A bite, fall, or injury can cause bleeding from the lips, gums, tongue, or other soft tissue inside your mouth. Many minor cuts heal well once the bleeding is controlled.
- 01
Rinse gently with clean water to see where the injury is.
- 02
Apply firm pressure with clean gauze to control bleeding.
- 03
Use a cold pack outside the mouth to help with swelling.
- 04
If bleeding will not stop with pressure or the injury is severe, seek emergency medical care.
Once urgent medical concerns are ruled out, we can check your teeth, gums, and surrounding tissues for dental damage caused by the injury and treat anything that needs attention.
Your Personalized Experience Starts Here
We welcome patients aged 18 and up. Reach out and our friendly team will help you find a time that works perfectly for your schedule.
Call us anytime
(470) 853-2205Email our team
info@methodmoderndentistry.comREACH US DURING
Mon-Tue & Thu: 8am-4 pm
Wed: CLOSED
Fri: 7am-2pm
Sat: 8am-2pm (by appointment only)
Thank you for booking your appointment!
We’ve received your request and will contact you soon to confirm the details. We look forward to seeing you at Method Modern Dentistry!
What to Expect From Emergency Dental Care
Knowing what to expect can make a dental emergency feel more manageable. Our team will explain what is happening, answer your questions, and guide you through your care so you feel informed about what comes next.
- STEP 01
Tell Us About Your Dental Emergency
Tell us what happened and what you’re feeling. We’ll ask about your symptoms, assess how urgent the problem is, and find the soonest appropriate time for you to be seen.
- STEP 02
We Find What’s Causing the Problem
Your emergency dentist will examine the affected area and take digital x-rays when needed to identify the source of tooth pain, swelling, infection, or dental damage.
- STEP 03
We Relieve Pain and Treat the Issue
Getting you comfortable comes first. We’ll address immediate concerns, explain what we found, and walk you through your emergency dental treatment options before moving forward.
- STEP 04
We Plan Any Follow-Up Dental Care
If your tooth needs additional treatment, we’ll create a clear plan for what comes next and schedule the care needed to restore and protect your smile.
Dr. Alex Franco
Born and raised in the vibrant community of Roswell, Dr. Alejandra "Alex" Barrientos-Franco always knew she wanted to come back home and make a difference, one smile at a time. As a proud Mexican-American, she carries the values of hard work, dedication, and compassion into her practice every day.
Her love for dentistry started with one childhood visit that sparked her curiosity. Since then she has been building a space where people feel genuinely cared for, totally understood, and comfortable from the moment they walk in.
Real Smiles, Real Stories
Every smile has a story, and we’re grateful to be part of so many. Hear directly from our patients about the care, comfort, and personal attention that made their experience at Method Modern Dentistry worth sharing.
-
-
-
-
-
“This is a great dentist! The staff is super friendly and thorough with explaining everything. Dr. Franco spends so much time with her patients and answers all of your questions! Highly recommend!”
Stephen G.
-
-
-
-
-
“My first visit to Dr. Franco’s office was outstanding. The practice utilizes top-tier technology, and the care I received was excellent. I highly recommend this office to anyone seeking a modern dental experience and am looking forward to my next appointment.”
Crystal O.
-
-
-
-
-
"Dr. Franco and her team are amazing since the start of the appointment. Highly recommend her for all your dental needs. I just had my first visit with them and everything was incredible."
Annisel M.
-
-
-
-
-
“Bedside manner and service is great.”
Dominique
-
-
-
-
-
“The office is very clean and modern. I saw Dr. Franco for my treatment and she was attentive and courteous. Highly recommend this office”
Rebecca L.
-
-
-
-
-
“My new dentist Dr. Franco was kind, she was reassuring, she gave me options for payments and never made me feel judged. She made me feel like she actually cared about my health and I appreciate her a lot and I’m almost excited to go back to the dentist which is crazy.”
Courtney
-
-
-
-
-
“This is a great dentist! The staff is super friendly and thorough with explaining everything. Dr. Franco spends so much time with her patients and answers all of your questions! Highly recommend!”
Stephen G.
-
-
-
-
-
“My first visit to Dr. Franco’s office was outstanding. The practice utilizes top-tier technology, and the care I received was excellent. I highly recommend this office to anyone seeking a modern dental experience and am looking forward to my next appointment.”
Crystal O.
-
-
-
-
-
"Dr. Franco and her team are amazing since the start of the appointment. Highly recommend her for all your dental needs. I just had my first visit with them and everything was incredible."
Annisel M.
-
-
-
-
-
“Bedside manner and service is great.”
Dominique
-
-
-
-
-
“The office is very clean and modern. I saw Dr. Franco for my treatment and she was attentive and courteous. Highly recommend this office”
Rebecca L.
-
-
-
-
-
“My new dentist Dr. Franco was kind, she was reassuring, she gave me options for payments and never made me feel judged. She made me feel like she actually cared about my health and I appreciate her a lot and I’m almost excited to go back to the dentist which is crazy.”
Courtney
-
-
-
-
-
“This is a great dentist! The staff is super friendly and thorough with explaining everything. Dr. Franco spends so much time with her patients and answers all of your questions! Highly recommend!”
Stephen G.
-
-
-
-
-
“My first visit to Dr. Franco’s office was outstanding. The practice utilizes top-tier technology, and the care I received was excellent. I highly recommend this office to anyone seeking a modern dental experience and am looking forward to my next appointment.”
Crystal O.
-
-
-
-
-
"Dr. Franco and her team are amazing since the start of the appointment. Highly recommend her for all your dental needs. I just had my first visit with them and everything was incredible."
Annisel M.
-
-
-
-
-
“Bedside manner and service is great.”
Dominique
-
-
-
-
-
“The office is very clean and modern. I saw Dr. Franco for my treatment and she was attentive and courteous. Highly recommend this office”
Rebecca L.
-
-
-
-
-
“My new dentist Dr. Franco was kind, she was reassuring, she gave me options for payments and never made me feel judged. She made me feel like she actually cared about my health and I appreciate her a lot and I’m almost excited to go back to the dentist which is crazy.”
Courtney
-
-
-
-
-
“This is a great dentist! The staff is super friendly and thorough with explaining everything. Dr. Franco spends so much time with her patients and answers all of your questions! Highly recommend!”
Stephen G.
-
-
-
-
-
“My first visit to Dr. Franco’s office was outstanding. The practice utilizes top-tier technology, and the care I received was excellent. I highly recommend this office to anyone seeking a modern dental experience and am looking forward to my next appointment.”
Crystal O.
-
-
-
-
-
"Dr. Franco and her team are amazing since the start of the appointment. Highly recommend her for all your dental needs. I just had my first visit with them and everything was incredible."
Annisel M.
-
-
-
-
-
“Bedside manner and service is great.”
Dominique
-
-
-
-
-
“The office is very clean and modern. I saw Dr. Franco for my treatment and she was attentive and courteous. Highly recommend this office”
Rebecca L.
-
-
-
-
-
“My new dentist Dr. Franco was kind, she was reassuring, she gave me options for payments and never made me feel judged. She made me feel like she actually cared about my health and I appreciate her a lot and I’m almost excited to go back to the dentist which is crazy.”
Courtney
-
-
-
-
-
“This is a great dentist! The staff is super friendly and thorough with explaining everything. Dr. Franco spends so much time with her patients and answers all of your questions! Highly recommend!”
Stephen G.
-
-
-
-
-
“My first visit to Dr. Franco’s office was outstanding. The practice utilizes top-tier technology, and the care I received was excellent. I highly recommend this office to anyone seeking a modern dental experience and am looking forward to my next appointment.”
Crystal O.
-
-
-
-
-
"Dr. Franco and her team are amazing since the start of the appointment. Highly recommend her for all your dental needs. I just had my first visit with them and everything was incredible."
Annisel M.
-
-
-
-
-
“Bedside manner and service is great.”
Dominique
-
-
-
-
-
“The office is very clean and modern. I saw Dr. Franco for my treatment and she was attentive and courteous. Highly recommend this office”
Rebecca L.
-
-
-
-
-
“My new dentist Dr. Franco was kind, she was reassuring, she gave me options for payments and never made me feel judged. She made me feel like she actually cared about my health and I appreciate her a lot and I’m almost excited to go back to the dentist which is crazy.”
Courtney
-
-
-
-
-
“This is a great dentist! The staff is super friendly and thorough with explaining everything. Dr. Franco spends so much time with her patients and answers all of your questions! Highly recommend!”
Stephen G.
-
-
-
-
-
“My first visit to Dr. Franco’s office was outstanding. The practice utilizes top-tier technology, and the care I received was excellent. I highly recommend this office to anyone seeking a modern dental experience and am looking forward to my next appointment.”
Crystal O.
-
-
-
-
-
"Dr. Franco and her team are amazing since the start of the appointment. Highly recommend her for all your dental needs. I just had my first visit with them and everything was incredible."
Annisel M.
-
-
-
-
-
“Bedside manner and service is great.”
Dominique
-
-
-
-
-
“The office is very clean and modern. I saw Dr. Franco for my treatment and she was attentive and courteous. Highly recommend this office”
Rebecca L.
-
-
-
-
-
“My new dentist Dr. Franco was kind, she was reassuring, she gave me options for payments and never made me feel judged. She made me feel like she actually cared about my health and I appreciate her a lot and I’m almost excited to go back to the dentist which is crazy.”
Courtney
-
-
-
-
-
“This is a great dentist! The staff is super friendly and thorough with explaining everything. Dr. Franco spends so much time with her patients and answers all of your questions! Highly recommend!”
Stephen G.
-
-
-
-
-
“My first visit to Dr. Franco’s office was outstanding. The practice utilizes top-tier technology, and the care I received was excellent. I highly recommend this office to anyone seeking a modern dental experience and am looking forward to my next appointment.”
Crystal O.
-
-
-
-
-
"Dr. Franco and her team are amazing since the start of the appointment. Highly recommend her for all your dental needs. I just had my first visit with them and everything was incredible."
Annisel M.
-
-
-
-
-
“Bedside manner and service is great.”
Dominique
-
-
-
-
-
“The office is very clean and modern. I saw Dr. Franco for my treatment and she was attentive and courteous. Highly recommend this office”
Rebecca L.
-
-
-
-
-
“My new dentist Dr. Franco was kind, she was reassuring, she gave me options for payments and never made me feel judged. She made me feel like she actually cared about my health and I appreciate her a lot and I’m almost excited to go back to the dentist which is crazy.”
Courtney
-
-
-
-
-
“This is a great dentist! The staff is super friendly and thorough with explaining everything. Dr. Franco spends so much time with her patients and answers all of your questions! Highly recommend!”
Stephen G.
-
-
-
-
-
“My first visit to Dr. Franco’s office was outstanding. The practice utilizes top-tier technology, and the care I received was excellent. I highly recommend this office to anyone seeking a modern dental experience and am looking forward to my next appointment.”
Crystal O.
-
-
-
-
-
"Dr. Franco and her team are amazing since the start of the appointment. Highly recommend her for all your dental needs. I just had my first visit with them and everything was incredible."
Annisel M.
-
-
-
-
-
“Bedside manner and service is great.”
Dominique
-
-
-
-
-
“The office is very clean and modern. I saw Dr. Franco for my treatment and she was attentive and courteous. Highly recommend this office”
Rebecca L.
-
-
-
-
-
“My new dentist Dr. Franco was kind, she was reassuring, she gave me options for payments and never made me feel judged. She made me feel like she actually cared about my health and I appreciate her a lot and I’m almost excited to go back to the dentist which is crazy.”
Courtney
Already insured?
We accept most major dental plans. Call us and we'll verify your coverage
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I see an emergency dentist?
How quickly we can see you depends on your symptoms and the care needed. Once we understand what is happening, our team can let you know how soon you may be seen for emergency dental care.
My tooth got knocked out. What do I do right now?
A knocked-out tooth needs prompt attention. Hold it by the crown, not the root, and keep it moist in milk or tucked inside your cheek if safe. Acting quickly may improve the chance of saving it. For serious injuries or trouble breathing, seek emergency medical care.
My toothache went away on its own. Do I still need to see a dentist?
Yes, have the tooth evaluated even if the pain has stopped. Decay, infection, or damage can remain after symptoms improve. An exam is especially important if the pain was severe or persistent, or you had swelling or other symptoms.
How do I manage tooth pain and swelling at home before my appointment?
A cold compress on your cheek and gentle rinsing with warm water may offer temporary relief. Home care does not replace an exam. Difficulty breathing or swallowing, or rapidly worsening facial swelling, needs immediate medical attention. If symptoms worsen or you have concerns while waiting, contact our team.
How much does an emergency dental visit cost?
The cost of an emergency dental visit depends on what we find during the evaluation and what treatment is needed. Once our team understands your situation, we can provide more specific information about the care involved.
Don’t Wait for Dental Pain to Get Worse
Dental concerns can become harder to manage when care is delayed. At Method Modern Dentistry, we’ll listen carefully, learn what’s happening, and help you understand a sensible next step for your situation so you can decide what feels right.
