My son broke a tooth in half, and is in a lot of pain. its 10pm, should we get an emergency appointment?

Call Dentist: Leave message w answering service. Then take advil (ibuprofen) exactly as directed on package. Apply cold compresses.

If possible: If you can it well be great to see if he can save that tooth, depending on how sever the fracture is, through radiological and physical examination your dentist would be able to suggest treatment options or at least temporize the tooth for further treatment other times.

Toothache isn't: considered an emergency at emergency room. Of coarse, you can go to the er for a toothache, but there isn't much they can do to fix a toothache. There is no dentist available for toothache at the emergency room. We all know that tooth pain is terrible, but the good news is, a visit to your dentist in the morning could literally save your life and stop the infection and pain.

Depends: If he is in severe pain that can't be controlled by OTC pain meds, an ER visit may be necessary. Only a minority of ERs have dental services available but they can all address pain management. If your son had an injury that broke his tooth, seek dental care immediately from a private dentist or community health center depending on your circumstances. The sooner he can be seen, the better!

After hours pain: Have your son take some Advil, Motrin, Aleve (naproxen) or what he would normally take for a severe headache. Call your regular dentist (hopefully you have one & have been going for routine check-ups). Leave a message with answering service regarding the severity of the pain. ER or 24/7 medical facility will only prescribe stronger pain medication. Cold rinses may help. If not will just have to wait until am

Yes: You should do something to get the pain under enough control so a definitive procedure can be done later.