Serving Morrisville, Cary, Raleigh, Durham, Apex, Chapel Hill & the Research Triangle
Same-Day Priority Scheduling Available. We hold emergency slots daily for patients in pain. The sooner you call, the sooner we can get you relief — gentle, honest care from Dr. Patel.
If you're experiencing any of the following, call Dental Care of Morrisville right away. The faster we see you, the more options we have to save your tooth and relieve your pain.
Persistent or throbbing pain is a sign something is wrong — don't try to ride it out. We'll find the cause and get you relief.
A tooth that's been knocked out can sometimes be saved if you act fast. Call us immediately for instructions on the way in.
Even small chips can expose the nerve and lead to infection. Prompt treatment prevents bigger problems down the road.
An abscess is a serious infection that won't resolve on its own. It needs urgent treatment — don't delay.
A lost crown or filling exposes sensitive tooth structure. We'll re-cement or replace it quickly — often same-day with CAD/CAM.
Bleeding gums that don't stop within 10–15 minutes — or bleeding after extraction — should be evaluated promptly.
A loose adult tooth can often be saved — but only with prompt, professional emergency treatment.
Facial or jaw swelling can indicate infection that may spread. Don't wait — call us right away.
Any injury to the teeth, gums, lips, or jaw deserves a same-day evaluation. We'll make sure nothing is missed.
When you're in pain, you need a calm, capable team that can see you fast. Dental Care of Morrisville is built for exactly that.
We hold emergency slots daily. Call us and we'll do everything possible to see you today — no long waits when you're in pain.
Dr. Patel — DDS, Temple University, 10+ years — handles the full range of dental emergencies with calm, decisive, gentle care.
Bad past dental experiences? Anxiety? Dr. Patel's whole philosophy is honest, gentle, patient-first care — never rushed, never judgmental.
Lost a crown or fractured a tooth? Our CAD/CAM technology lets us design and place same-day restorations — get out of pain in one visit.
Emergency exam, digital X-rays, root canal, crown, extraction, implant — handled in-house. Faster diagnosis, faster relief.
Aetna, Delta Dental, MetLife & most major PPO plans accepted. Flexible financing — cost shouldn't keep you in pain.
Follow these steps while you call us — they can make a real difference in saving your tooth and reducing your pain on the way in.
Call us first — describe what's happening. We'll tell you exactly what to do and prepare for your arrival.
Rinse gently with warm salt water. Use a cold compress on the outside of your cheek to reduce swelling. Avoid placing aspirin directly on gums.
For a knocked-out tooth: pick it up by the crown (not the root), rinse gently, and place in milk or back in the socket if possible.
Head to 10970 Chapel Hill Rd #100, Morrisville, NC 27560. We'll have your emergency slot ready and see you as quickly as possible.
The faster we see you, the better the outcome. Most dental emergencies get worse with time.
CALL (919) 921-9955From acute pain relief to complete tooth replacement, Dr. Patel handles the full range of dental emergencies — with the help of CAD/CAM technology for same-day restorations.
Same-day priority appointments for severe pain, broken teeth, infections, and lost restorations. Our goal: get you comfortable, then treat the cause.
We restore decayed or broken teeth using modern materials and CAD/CAM technology — often completing crowns and restorations in a single visit.
Lost a tooth or had one extracted? Dr. Patel actively expands his expertise in dental implants and offers multiple permanent replacement options.
Once your emergency is resolved, we can help restore the look of your smile — from a chipped front tooth to a full smile makeover.
After your emergency, regular preventive care keeps the next one from happening. Stay ahead with cleanings, exams, and proactive screenings.
When you walk in with a dental emergency, you're cared for by an experienced clinician who listens first, diagnoses accurately, and treats gently.
"When a patient is in pain, the first job is to listen — really listen. Then digital imaging, an accurate diagnosis, and the right treatment, delivered as gently as possible. That's how you turn an emergency into relief."
— Dr. Himanshu Patel · Dental Care of MorrisvilleDr. Patel grew up in Sydney, Australia, then moved to the United States for middle and high school. He earned his undergraduate degree at UC Davis and his DDS at Temple University in Philadelphia, graduating in 2014. Since then, he's built his practice around being honest, gentle, and caring — putting patients first.
Dr. Patel is skilled in many areas of dentistry and comfortable seeing patients of all types — including those who arrive with severe pain, broken teeth, or anxious histories. He's actively expanding his expertise in implants, TMJ therapy, orthodontics, sleep apnea, and CAD/CAM technologies, equipping the practice to handle the full range of dental emergencies — including same-day crowns when needed.
Call for Same-Day Emergency VisitWe accept most major PPO dental insurance plans, file your claims directly, and verify your benefits before treatment. No insurance? Ask about flexible financing — we'll find a way to get you out of pain today.
In pain right now? Call (919) 921-9955 — we'll verify your benefits while you're on the way.
When you're in pain, you want to know you're in good hands. Here's what people who came to us in a dental emergency have said.
"Woke up with a horrible toothache and called Dental Care of Morrisville. They squeezed me in same morning. Dr. Patel diagnosed it quickly, explained everything calmly, and treated it that same visit. The pain was gone by afternoon."
"Broke a molar on a Friday afternoon. Dr. Patel saw me within hours, took digital X-rays, and replaced the tooth with a same-day CAD/CAM crown — out the door that same day. Honest pricing, gentle care, no upsell. Genuinely impressed."
"I had bad dental anxiety from years of avoidance — then an abscess hit. Dr. Patel was so gentle and explained every step without judgment. I felt completely safe. He didn't push extras, just fixed what was wrong. They've changed my mind about dentists."
We hold emergency slots daily. The sooner you call, the sooner Dr. Patel can get you out of pain — calm, honest, gentle care from start to finish.