As your trusted provider of emergency dental care in Des Moines, our dedicated team is available to assist you in times of urgent dental needs. Dr. Fulton ensures specific office hours are set aside for patients requiring immediate attention. If a tooth is severely damaged, tooth extractions may be necessary. In cases of infection, root canals could be part of your treatment plan.

Please call our office immediately to request an emergency dental visit if you experience a severe toothache, knock out a tooth, badly damage your teeth, or find yourself in another precarious dental situation.

If you are a new patient experiencing a dental emergency, we are often able to get you in the same day to address acute dental concerns. Dr. Fulton does same-day treatment whenever possible but pending specific treatment needs, follow-up treatment may be scheduled after your emergency dental visit.

If you experience intense bleeding or your emergency extends beyond dental care, please seek immediate assistance at the nearest emergency room. For specialized emergency dental care, our dedicated team is here to provide prompt and expert treatment.

Emergency Dental Care Need

Types of Emergency Dental Situations

  • Tooth knocked out

  • Severe toothache or severe pain

  • Tooth infection

  • Swelling of the gums or mouth

  • Broken tooth

  • Cracked tooth

  • Mouth sores

Request Priority Service

Fill in the form below to apply for priority service for dental emergencies.  If it’s currently after hours, we will contact you first thing in the morning on our next business day to attempt to squeeze you into our schedule.

NOTE: We do not accept Medicaid, Amerigroup, or MCNA

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Very friendly atmosphere and they take the time to explain everything to you. Always a great experience.

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After moving from Mn to Iowa needing a Dentist Brighter Smiles was referred to us by our Son and his Fiancé. Made the Appointment and was very pleased with them .

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Dr Fulton and her staff are wonderful. They are so personable. They listen to any concerns you have, and go above to make sure you are comfortable and happy when you leave. I highly recommend her for your dental needs.

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First appointment with Dr. Fulton today. Enjoyed meeting her and found the treatment to be top notch!

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Leah Wilson

We had our first family visit with Dr. Fulton today! Everyone was fantastic! So happy with the service and quality of care!

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Great place and great service. I have been using Brighter Smiles since they opened and have never once had an issue.

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