Emergency Dentist in Muncie, IN
Knocked-out tooth, sudden toothache, or a crown that just came loose? Bloom Dental's McGalliard Road office holds same-day emergency appointments most days, with three in-house dentists ready to see you.
Emergency Dentist in Muncie, IN · McGalliard Road
A dental emergency does not wait for a convenient time. Bloom Dental's Muncie office holds same-day emergency slots most days, so a knocked-out tooth, a sudden toothache, or a broken crown gets treated fast instead of turning into something worse.
An emergency dentist in Muncie, IN handles the problems that cannot wait for your next cleaning: a tooth knocked out in a fall, a severe toothache that keeps you up at night, a chipped or fractured tooth, a lost filling or crown, a swollen or abscessed gum, or an injury to the mouth or jaw. Getting seen quickly matters, both for your comfort and for the odds of saving the tooth.
Our office sits on W McGalliard Road, Muncie's main commercial corridor, a short drive from Ball State University, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, and downtown Muncie. Three dentists practice at this one address, which means more open chairs on a given day than a single-dentist office can offer. See our full range of emergency dental services for more on how we treat each type of urgent case.
Ball State students and staff, IU Health Ball Memorial patients, and Delaware County families have relied on this McGalliard Road practice for close to 50 years. When something breaks or hurts, you do not have to drive to Indianapolis to get it fixed.
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What Counts as a Dental Emergency
If you recognize any of these, call our Muncie office right away. Waiting rarely makes a dental problem smaller.
Knocked-Out Tooth
A tooth fully out of the socket from a fall, sports impact, or accident. Time matters here more than with any other emergency.
Severe Toothache
Sudden or throbbing pain that will not let up, especially with heat, cold, or pressure, often points to decay or infection.
Broken or Chipped Tooth
A crack, chip, or fracture from biting something hard or taking a hit to the face. Sharp edges can also cut the tongue or cheek.
Lost Filling or Crown
A restoration that falls out leaves the tooth underneath exposed and sensitive. It needs to be re-seated or rebuilt quickly.
Abscess or Facial Swelling
A pimple-like bump on the gum, a bad taste, or swelling in the face or jaw can signal an infection that needs prompt treatment.
Dental Trauma or Jaw Injury
A blow to the mouth from sports, a fall, or an accident that loosens teeth, cuts soft tissue, or affects your bite or jaw movement.
What to Do Right Now
Pick it up by the crown, not the root. Rinse gently with water if dirty. Try to place it back in the socket, or keep it in milk. Call us right away.
Rinse with warm salt water and floss gently around the tooth in case something is trapped. Never place aspirin directly on the gum or tooth.
Rinse your mouth with warm water. Apply a cold compress to the cheek to reduce swelling. Save any broken piece and bring it with you.
This is general first aid guidance, not a diagnosis. Call our Muncie office at (765) 246-8363 to schedule an emergency visit. For heavy bleeding that will not stop, facial swelling affecting your breathing or swallowing, or a jaw injury, go to the nearest emergency room.
Why Muncie Patients Call Bloom Dental for Emergencies
Three dentists, one McGalliard Road office, and a doctor-owned practice built to fit an urgent case into today's schedule.
Three Dentists, More Open Slots
A single-dentist practice can only fit so many emergencies into one day. With three dentists working the McGalliard Rd office, Bloom Dental Muncie has more room to work you in the same day you call.
Most Treatment Handled in House
From a same-day crown repair to an extraction, most emergency treatment happens right here on McGalliard Road instead of a referral to another office in another city.
McGalliard Rd · Delaware County's Corridor
Ball State students and staff, IU Health Ball Memorial patients, and Indiana Packers employees all know this stretch of road. Yorktown is about 15 minutes east on IN-32; Anderson is about 25 minutes west.
Nearly 50 Years Serving Muncie
This McGalliard Road office has cared for Delaware County families for close to five decades, through generations of the same households. Longevity like that is earned one appointment at a time.
Insurance & Financing for Emergency Care
We accept Delta Dental, Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Medicare, DentaQuest, and AlwaysCare. Uninsured patients can ask about our Dental Membership Plan or financing at the visit.
Three Dentists. One McGalliard Rd Location.
A three-doctor team in a city the size of Muncie means more open chairs on the day you actually need one. Whoever is available sees you fast, and the rest of the team is right down the hall if a case needs a second opinion.
Dr. Madison Whybrew DDS
Doctor of Dental Surgery · Bloom Dental MuncieDr. Whybrew treats emergency patients with the same unhurried, patient-first approach she brings to every appointment, working same-day slots into her schedule whenever the office has an opening.
Dr. Katelyn Brown-Minor DDS
Doctor of Dental Surgery · Bloom Dental MuncieDr. Brown-Minor walks anxious emergency patients through what is happening and what comes next, a habit Muncie patients mention often, whether the case is a cracked crown or a swollen abscess.
Dr. Virgil Lungu DDS
Doctor of Dental Surgery · Bloom Dental MuncieDr. Lungu rounds out the three-doctor emergency team, covering everything from a knocked-out tooth to a lost filling so more Muncie patients get seen the same day they call.
Visit Bloom Dental Muncie, IN
We are on W McGalliard Road, Muncie's main commercial corridor, accessible from Ball State University, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Yorktown (IN-32 east), and Anderson (IN-32/US-35 west).
- Monday 8 AM – 5 PM
- Tuesday 8 AM – 5 PM
- Wednesday 8 AM – 5 PM
- Thursday 8 AM – 5 PM
- Friday 8 AM – 12 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
What Muncie & Delaware County Patients Are Saying
Read reviews from patients treated at our McGalliard Rd office, including emergency visits.
Making Emergency Care Accessible for Muncie Patients
We accept most major insurance and offer financing so the cost of urgent care does not stand between you and getting fixed.
Major Insurance Accepted
Delta Dental, Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Medicare, DentaQuest, and AlwaysCare. We verify your benefits before treatment begins. Financial and insurance details.
Flexible Financing
Financing options are available to spread emergency treatment cost over time. Ask at your visit. All financing options.
Dental Membership Plan
No insurance? Our in-house membership plan reduces costs on emergency and restorative treatment for uninsured Delaware County patients. Learn about the plan.
Emergency Dentist FAQs for Muncie Patients
Straight answers to the questions our McGalliard Rd team hears most often.
What counts as a dental emergency?
A dental emergency is any injury or infection that needs care sooner than a routine appointment can happen: a knocked out tooth, a severe or sudden toothache, a broken or chipped tooth, a lost filling or crown, facial swelling from an infection, or trauma to the mouth or jaw. If you are in pain, bleeding, or swelling, call our Muncie office and describe what happened so we can get you seen quickly.
Does Bloom Dental Muncie offer same-day emergency appointments?
Yes. We hold same-day emergency appointments most days at our McGalliard Road office. Call (765) 246-8363 as soon as the problem starts so our team can find you the next available slot. Same-day availability depends on how full the schedule already is that day, so calling early in the morning gives you the best chance.
Should I call first or just come in for a dental emergency?
Call first if you can. A quick call lets our Muncie team ask what happened, give you first aid guidance for the drive over, and hold a chair for you before you arrive. If you cannot reach us by phone, come to 1003 W McGalliard Rd during business hours and our front desk will get you evaluated as soon as possible.
What should I do if I knock out a tooth?
Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root, and avoid touching or scrubbing the root surface. If it is dirty, rinse it gently with water for a few seconds. Try to place it back in the socket and hold it there with clean gauze, or keep it in milk if you cannot reinsert it. Call us immediately. A knocked out tooth has the best chance of being saved within about an hour of the injury.
Does insurance cover emergency dental visits?
Most dental plans cover at least part of an emergency exam and X-ray, and often a portion of the treatment that follows. We accept Delta Dental, Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Medicare, DentaQuest, and AlwaysCare, and we verify your benefits before treatment starts. Patients without insurance can ask about our Dental Membership Plan or apply for financing at the visit.
What if my dental emergency happens after hours or on the weekend?
Call (765) 246-8363 and leave a message describing what happened. We check messages first thing when the office reopens Monday through Friday. For severe bleeding, facial swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, or a jaw injury, do not wait on a callback. Go directly to the nearest emergency room.
How much does an emergency dental visit cost?
Cost depends on the emergency and the treatment it needs, from a simple exam and X-ray to a same-day extraction or crown repair. We give you a clear, written estimate before any treatment begins so there are no surprises. For guidance on handling common dental emergencies before you reach the office, the American Dental Association's MouthHealthy Dental Emergencies guide covers step by step first aid for a knocked out tooth, a broken tooth, and more.
In Pain Right Now? Bloom Dental Muncie Can Help Today.
Call our McGalliard Road office and our team will find you the next same-day emergency slot. Three dentists, one address, ready when you need us.
Bloom Dental Muncie · 1003 W McGalliard Rd, Muncie, IN 47303 · Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM