Dr. Tessa Lindqvist, DDS
Founding dentist
Same-day emergency visits, Boise, Idaho
The Boise dentist who sees emergencies the same day.
A broken tooth, a toothache that kept you up, a filling that fell out. Call before 3:30 pm on a weekday and Morrow Creek holds a same-day slot. Between emergencies, we are your general dentist.
- 2same-day slots held every weekday
- 15 mincall back during office hours
- 7:00 amfirst appointment, Monday to Friday
- In writingevery estimate, before treatment
What counts as an emergency
If it hurts, breaks or swells, call us the same day.
Not sure which one you have? Call anyway. We ask three questions and tell you whether to come in today.
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A toothache that will not settle
Throbbing, sharp pain, or pain that wakes you up. It can come from decay, a crack or an infection, and only an exam tells which.
Read what to do 02A broken or chipped tooth
Keep the pieces, rinse gently and call. A sharp edge can cut your tongue, and a crack can reach the nerve.
Read what to do 03A lost filling
The tooth under it is exposed and can hurt with cold or chewing. We rebuild it, usually in one visit.
Read what to do 04A loose or lost crown
Bring the crown with you. A tooth without its crown can crack or decay quickly.
Read what to do 05Swelling, or a tooth knocked out
Swelling on the gum or face can mean infection, and a knocked-out tooth has a short window. Call right away.
Read what to doHow same-day works
From phone call to dental chair in five steps.
No waiting room mystery. This is what happens when you call Morrow Creek with a tooth problem on a weekday.
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You call, or send the form
The front desk answers during office hours. The form on this page asks four things: your name, your number, what is going on, and when.
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We call back within 15 minutes
If you sent the form while we are open, someone rings you back inside 15 minutes. Outside hours, we call when we open: by 7:00 am on weekdays.
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We ask three questions
What happened, when it started, and whether there is swelling or a fever. Then we tell you what to do until you arrive, and what to avoid.
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You are seen the same day
Call by 3:30 pm on a weekday and a held slot is yours. If both are taken, you get the soonest opening and a plan for the wait.
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You leave with a plan in writing
The dentist explains what is wrong, what we recommend and what it costs. The written estimate comes before any treatment.
And between emergencies
Your general dentist in Boise, so there is no scramble next time.
Most of what we do is quiet: check-ups, cleanings, fillings and crowns, with the same two dentists and one hygienist each visit. A regular exam is how a crack or a cavity gets found while it is still a small job instead of a Tuesday-night emergency.
The people
The same three faces every visit.
Two dentists and one hygienist, plus a front desk that knows your name by the second visit. Nine people in all, in a single-storey building on Hartwell Street.
Dr. Marcus Oyelaran, DMD
Dentist
Priya Nandakumar, RDH
Dental hygienist
2014year Dr. Lindqvist opened the doors
2emergency slots held every weekday
15minutes to a call back in office hours
9people on the Morrow Creek team
Do you really see dental emergencies the same day?
Yes, when you call by 3:30 pm on a weekday. We hold two same-day slots every weekday for emergencies. If both are taken, we tell you the soonest opening and what to do until then. Saturday mornings from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm are for emergency visits only.
What counts as a dental emergency?
A toothache that will not settle, a broken or chipped tooth, a lost filling or crown, a tooth that was knocked out or is loose after an injury, and swelling or a bump on the gum. If you are not sure, call and describe it. We would rather you called.
What if it happens after hours?
Call and leave a message with your name and number. We return after-hours messages when the office opens, by 7:00 am on weekdays and 8:00 am on Saturday. For severe bleeding, a swollen face or throat, trouble breathing or a head injury, call 911 or go to an emergency room.
How much does an emergency visit cost?
We do not list prices on this site. After the exam and before any treatment, you get a written estimate that shows what we recommend, what it costs and what your insurance is expected to cover. Third-party financing is available for larger treatment.
Do you take my insurance?
We work with most major PPO plans. Call with your plan name and member number and the front desk checks coverage before your visit. If you do not have insurance, you still get the same written estimate.
Are you taking new patients for regular check-ups?
Yes. New patients usually start with an exam, X-rays when needed and a cleaning with Priya, our hygienist, and then see the same dentist each time. The first visit takes about an hour and a half.
Boise, Idaho
Tooth problem? Tell us now.
Call before 3:30 pm on a weekday and we hold a same-day slot for you. After that, we tell you the soonest opening and what to do until then.
| Monday to Thursday | 7:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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| Friday | 7:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, emergency visits only |
| Sunday | Closed |
Call 911 for severe bleeding, a swollen face or throat, trouble breathing or a head injury.