What counts as a dental emergency.
Severe or worsening toothache, facial swelling, a knocked-out or pushed-out tooth, a broken tooth with a sharp edge, a lost crown or filling, bleeding that will not stop, or an injury to the jaw — all of these should be seen the same day where possible.
Swelling that is spreading towards your eye or under your jaw, or that is making it hard to swallow or breathe, is not a dental appointment — go to the emergency room immediately.
While you are on your way
Knocked-out tooth
Hold it by the crown, never the root. Rinse gently with milk or saline and keep it in milk. Time matters enormously here.
Broken tooth
Rinse with warm water and use a cold compress on the outside of the cheek. Save any fragments.
Lost crown or filling
Keep the crown. Avoid chewing on that side and keep the area clean.
Toothache
Rinse with warm salt water and take your usual over-the-counter pain relief. Do not hold aspirin against the gum.
Common questions
Answers before you book.
Still unsure about something? Call (903) 630-7357 and talk it through with our team.
Do you keep emergency slots?
We keep room in the day for urgent problems. Call (903) 630-7357 as early as you can — the earlier you ring, the more likely we can see you that day.
What if it is the weekend?
We are closed Saturday and Sunday. For severe swelling, uncontrolled bleeding or trouble breathing or swallowing, go to the emergency room — do not wait for Monday.
I do not have insurance.
We will still see you, and we will tell you the cost of getting you out of pain before we start so you can decide.