Yes, you can visit the emergency room (ER) in the event of a dental emergency. In fact, this may be your only option if you experience a serious dental emergency at a time when most dental practices are not open. Be aware, however, that the ER doctors probably won’t be able to fix your tooth or provide other dental treatment. They will simply address issues like pain, bleeding, and swelling to stabilize your condition and provide you with temporary relief until you are able to come see us. If your dental emergency is minor (like a small chip in your tooth that isn’t causing you any pain), then the ER probably can’t do much to help.