Experiencing a dental emergency can be a stressful situation. Knowing where to turn for immediate care is crucial. At WVU Dental Urgent Care Clinic, located at 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown, WV 26506, we provide prompt attention for your urgent dental needs. This guide offers essential information about our Urgent Care Dental services, including our address, hours, services offered, fees, and what to expect during your visit.
Hours of Operation for Urgent Dental Care
Understanding our operating hours is the first step in accessing our urgent care dental services. Please note our hours for registration and patient care:
Monday through Friday:
Registration Hours for Walk-In Patients
- 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Patient Care Hours
- 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Clinic Closure for Lunch and Class
- 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
- 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday
It’s important to remember that the Urgent Care Clinic operates on a first-come, first-served basis to address emergent dental needs. We recommend arriving early in the morning or early afternoon to complete your registration. Similar to a hospital emergency room, patients are seen based on the urgency and severity of their condition.
Comprehensive Urgent Dental Care Services
WVU Dental Urgent Care Clinic is equipped to handle a range of immediate dental problems. Our services include:
- Problem-focused examinations, imaging services such as x-rays, and necessary testing. We quickly diagnose your issue to provide targeted care.
- Effective management of dental pain, swelling, and discomfort that requires immediate attention to provide relief and prevent further complications.
- Repair and management of dental restorations such as broken fillings, fractured dentures, and loose crowns (caps) to restore function and comfort.
- Expert care for fractured or chipped teeth, addressing both pain and structural damage to your teeth.
Fees and Costs Associated with Urgent Dental Care
To ensure accessible care, we have a transparent fee structure at our Urgent Care Clinic.
- A $75 deposit is typically collected at the time of your visit, which is applied towards the cost of the services you receive.
It is crucial to understand that while the Urgent Care Clinic has its fees for initial examination and testing, separate fees will apply if your treatment requires services in our other specialty clinics.
The $75 deposit may be waived under the following circumstances:
- If you are an established patient of record within our WVU Dental clinics.
- If you are a West Virginia Medicaid cardholder with an active card.
For patients with dental insurance, we will process your claim directly with your insurance provider. For more detailed information regarding insurance and financing, please visit our Fees, Insurance and Financing page.
Directions and What to Expect Upon Arrival
Upon reaching WVU Dental at 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV 26506, please proceed directly to the Urgent Care Clinic registration desk to check in. We welcome walk-in patients with emergent dental needs and will call patients in for registration on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please be aware that the evaluation and treatment time can vary depending on the complexity of cases registered ahead of you, which may cause delays in your treatment.
For visual directions, you can View Indoor Map and Foot Routes to easily navigate to our Urgent Care Clinic within the Health Sciences Center.
Understanding Urgent Care Dental Treatments
The Urgent Care clinic at WVU Dental focuses on addressing emergent dental needs such as significant pain, swelling, or bleeding. We do not provide routine or comprehensive dental care in this clinic. Following your urgent care visit, if further treatment is needed, you may be referred to specialized departments within WVU Dental, such as Oral Surgery, Endodontics for root canals, or Prosthodontics for crowns and bridges. These specialty areas have their own fee structures for treatment.
Dental emergencies we commonly treat include:
- Severe dental pain that is unbearable and requires immediate attention.
- Infection of wisdom teeth causing pain, swelling, and potential systemic symptoms.
- Facial swelling resulting from dental infections, infected mouth wounds, or dental trauma.
- Tooth fractures that cause pain or uncontrolled bleeding.
- Lost temporary crowns causing pain or bleeding, leaving the tooth vulnerable.
- Denture adjustments needed due to pain or impaired function.
- Orthodontic emergencies such as adjustment of wires piercing the mouth, broken or loose brackets causing discomfort or damage.
Who Provides Your Urgent Dental Care?
At WVU Dental Urgent Care Clinic, your care is provided by dedicated dental students who are an integral part of our educational mission. These students work under the direct supervision of our experienced faculty members, ensuring you receive quality care while contributing to the education of future dental professionals. Learn more about our dental students and faculty.
Preparing for Your Urgent Dental Visit
To ensure a smooth visit, please consider the following preparation guidelines:
- Continue taking all your prescribed medications as usual, including medications for blood pressure and diabetes, unless specifically instructed otherwise by a healthcare professional.
- Do not discontinue aspirin therapy unless advised by your physician or dentist.
- If you are on blood thinners, you may be required to have a laboratory blood test on the day of your treatment. WVU Dental can arrange for these tests upon your arrival if necessary.
- Pregnant patients who may require tooth extractions must bring a clearance note from their Obstetrician-Gynecologist (ObGyn).
After-Hours and Weekend Dental Emergencies
For dental emergencies that occur outside of our Urgent Care Clinic hours or on weekends, emergency treatment is available at the WVU Medicine Emergency Department. For more information on after-hours emergency care, please visit treatment of emergencies.
Patient Parking Information
When visiting WVU Dental Urgent Care Clinic, patient parking is readily available:
- Patient Parking Area: A limited number of patient parking spaces are located directly in front of the main entrance of the Health Sciences buildings for convenient access.
- Mountaineer Station Parking: Short-term, paid parking is available at Mountaineer Station. A covered walkway provides direct access to the Health Sciences Campus.
We are committed to providing accessible and timely urgent dental care. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, WVU Dental Urgent Care Clinic is here to help.
