Our dentists at Emergency Dental Center provides emergency and non-urgent dental care in Houston at affordable prices. We are conveniently open 7 days a week from 9 am until 9 pm; including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Call us now to book an immediate appointment.
Our goal is to provide the finest immediate dental treatment and pain relief you need. Same-day appointments always available. All treatments are done the same day.
IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY DENTAL APPOINTMENTS AND TREATMENTS IN HOUSTON, 365 DAYS A YEAR INCLUDING CHRISTMAS, NEW YEARS AND BANK HOLIDAYS.
- Experienced Emergency Dentists Always Available
- Immediate Appointments Day and Night
- Affordable Dental Care
- Free Parking
- New Patients Always Welcome
- Nervous Patients
- Emergency Number 713-829-5508
Our dentists are all highly qualified and experienced and attend ongoing courses to keep their knowledge and skills at the forefront of dentistry, ensuring that you get the best available treatment.
We accept new patients from Houston and surrounding areas. If you require an emergency appointment, please contact us immediately at 713-829-5508.
What is a Dental Emergency?
A dental emergency is any oral situation or condition resulting in dental pain, discomfort, or effect on any portion of the mouth that negatively alters the ability to eat, talk, or rest. These conditions are expected to worsen if treatment is delayed.
The most common forms of emergency dental conditions vary from a simple toothache to a knocked-out tooth.
TOOTHACHE
In Houston, one of the most common dental emergencies is usually related to changes in the pulp of the tooth known as pulpitis:
- Irreversible pulpitis. This form of tooth nerve condition cannot be corrected or saved. Irreversible. Most often the oral discomfort can linger for a length of time, but can also emerge without warning during nighttime. It is possible to experience pain when chewing and yet you may also feel relief while drinking cold water.
- Reversible pulpitis. This condition is typically defined by pain caused from hot and cold liquids or food. In addition, you may suffer discomfort while eating sugary foods. The pain is usually mild and brief. This type of nerve condition does not typically wake you from sleep, merely a mild nagging pain. Your dentist will determine whether a root canal is the best option for pain relief
If you believe you might be experiencing any form of nerve infection, you should call our emergency dentist today. Pulpitis can worsen and eventually lead to a painful infection known as a dental abscess. A dental abscess is a serious medical condition, if left untreated it can result in hospitalization.
TEETH EMERGENCIES
- Lost fillings and broken fillings. Both of these are commonplace and your dentist can easily fix in a single visit. On most occasions, the broken or lost filling may leave a sharp edge that could lead to lip or cheek trauma.
- Cracked natural tooth. Due to a crack, it can prove to be challenging to diagnose a cracked tooth. A cracked tooth must be carefully diagnosed because the diagnosis and treatment can vary widely.
- Loose or de-bonded crowns. Most dislodged crowns are easily replaced. The dentist will exam the crown and the tooth to verify that the crown and teeth are healthy.
- Broken crowns. Older forms of porcelain fused to metal crowns are susceptible to fracture. The newest forms of crowns are made of zirconia and less likely to fracture. If the crown is broken you dentist may recommend replacement.
- Broken dentures. Most dentures are composed of dental acrylic. This dental material is strong but susceptible to breaking after lengthy usage or accidental drop. Our dentist recommend you do not attempt to repair your denture with superglue. Call our emergency dentist for immediate denture repair treatment.
EMERGENCY DENTAL TRAUMA
Trip and falls are the most common causes of dental trauma that typically lead to issues ranging from chipped teeth to severer issues like knocked teeth and broken jaws. Our emergency dentists at Emergency Dental Center are available 7 days a week for dental trauma care. The type of treatment needed depends on the extent of the trauma and when the injury occurred.
The common forms of dental trauma include:
- Tooth enamel crack lines. This minor tooth injury typically exhibits no symptoms and most often requires no treatment.
- Chipped teeth. This injury is commonly seen on the edges of the front teeth. The treatment recommended depends on the extent of the chip. .
- Tooth fracture. This injury is troublesome since a fracture most often exposes the tooth nerve; causing extreme sensitivity.
- Root fracture. Damage or extensive fracture of the tooth root can often mean loss of a tooth. An experienced dentist is your best hope for salvaging the tooth.
- Knocked out teeth. A knocked-out tooth is referred to as an avulsed tooth. If your tooth is completely knocked out, it should immediately be placed in water. Call your emergency dentist, and in most cases, the tooth can be reinserted with a high likelihood of success.
SWOLLEN GUM OR JAW
A swollen jaw or abscessed gum is a serious dental emergency condition. You must contact an emergency dentist for emergency dental treatment immediately. Left untreated, this type of dental emergency can lead to hospitalization. Dental abscesses resulting from cracked teeth, broken teeth, and advanced decayed teeth are the most common causes of dental abscess and swollen jaw.
WISDOM TEETH INFECTION AND PERICORONITIS
Wisdom teeth treatment may be necessary if the tissue around the tooth becomes infected or inflamed. Third molars that do not fully erupt into the mouth are called impacted wisdom teeth. These types of wisdom teeth can be bothersome because food and bacteria become trapped in the gum surrounding the wisdom. The tissue immediately behind the wisdom tooth is most susceptible to irritation and can lead to gum swelling called pericoronitis. In the early stages of pericoronitis, it may be possible to treat the area by cleaning and irrigation with some antiseptic solution. Eventually, the wisdom tooth will require removal to prevent swelling, difficulty opening the mouth.
Bleeding after an extraction
Bleeding following extraction is normal. Your dentist will confirm prior to surgery that you do not have any medical conditions that could contribute to post-operative bleeding. If you continue to experience significant bleeding following an extraction, you should contact an emergency dentist immediately. In the meantime, continue to apply pressure on the socket with cotton gauze or a tea bag.
Dry Socket and Pain after Wisdom Tooth Surgery
Pain and inflammation are to be expected for about 2-4 days after a wisdom tooth extraction. Your dentist will likely prescribe a pain reliever including Tylenol or Advil, along with an antibiotic to reduce pain and inflammation.
The most painful complication following wisdom tooth removal is a dry socket. On rare occasions, you might experience severe pain after an impacted wisdom tooth removal along with an unpleasant taste/smell in the mouth. Here, you may be experiencing a dry socket. It is far more typical in cigarette smokers, stubborn wisdom, tooth surgery, and those who do not follow the aftercare instruction provided by the dentist. It typically occurs when there is an interruption in clotting or a loss of the blood clot following the dental surgery. If you think you may have a dry socket, call the dentist at Emergency Dental Center. The dentist may irrigate the socket with some antiseptic and place some sedative medication.
