Privacy and your information
You may be reaching out during a stressful moment. We keep this simple: SteadyTooth only asks for contact details so we can help you try to find a dentist to call — no medical information needed.
What we collect
We collect contact intent only. That means basic details like your name, phone number, city or ZIP code, how soon you need help, and your preferred language.
We do not ask you to send treatment details, symptoms in writing, medical history, medications, diagnosis, insurance records, X-rays, or other health records through our form.
If you contact us, please share contact details only — no medical information needed.
How we use your information
We use the contact details you share to respond to your request and help connect you with a licensed dentist or dental office that may be able to speak with you.
We may use your city or ZIP code, timing, and language preference to narrow down nearby options. We do not use your form submission to diagnose a problem or give personal medical or dental advice.
SteadyTooth is a free service for readers. You can learn more about what we do and do not do on our disclaimer page.
What we do not need
Please do not send private health details through our contact form or in a message to us. We are not a dentist, clinic, or medical provider, and we provide general information only.
That means we do not need your treatment notes, medical history, prescriptions, photos of your mouth, insurance ID numbers, or copies of records to help with a connection request.
If a dentist's office needs clinical details, they can ask you directly through their own process.
When to contact a dentist, doctor, or the ER
If you have severe tooth pain, a broken tooth, a knocked-out tooth, swelling, bleeding, or signs of infection, you should contact a licensed dentist as soon as you can. We can help with a connection request, but we cannot tell you what condition you have.
Some problems need emergency medical care right away. Call 911 or go to the ER if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling spreading toward the eye or neck, or uncontrolled bleeding.
For general information while you arrange care, you can rinse with warm salt water, use a cold compress on the cheek, save a knocked-out tooth in milk, and use over-the-counter pain relief as directed on the label — then see a dentist.
Keeping it simple and limited
We try to keep the information you share limited to what is needed for contact and routing. That is why our form is focused on contact details only.
If you are ready to reach out, use our contact page. Please include contact details only — no medical information needed.
SteadyTooth only asks for basic contact details to help with a dentist connection request — no medical information needed.
SteadyTooth is a free matching service, not a dental provider or medical service, and does not give medical or dental advice or a diagnosis. The information here is general and educational. In a life-threatening emergency — trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling spreading toward the eye or neck, or uncontrolled bleeding — call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Costs and care vary by case, dentist, city, and state; always confirm details directly with a licensed dentist.
Common questions
Do I need to explain my dental problem in the form?
No. Please share contact details only — no medical information needed. We are not a dentist or clinic, so we do not need treatment details or health records through our form.
Do you collect my medical history, medications, or diagnosis?
No. SteadyTooth does not ask for medical history, medications, diagnosis, or treatment records in its contact form.
Why do you ask for my city or ZIP code?
It helps us look for nearby dentist options and language support in your area. It is part of contact intent, not a request for medical information.
Is SteadyTooth a dental office?
No. SteadyTooth is not a dentist, clinic, or medical provider. We provide general information only and help with connection requests.
What if my situation feels dangerous?
Call 911 or go to the ER if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling spreading toward the eye or neck, or uncontrolled bleeding. For other urgent dental problems, contact a licensed dentist as soon as possible.