Emergency Dentist in Deer Park, TX
A real practice on Center Street. Not a referral line.
$95 emergency exam. Most PPO plans may cover up to 100%.
Rated 4.9 by more than 900 patients.
You Are Calling a Dental Office, Not a Call Center
More than 900 patients have rated us 4.9.
We Treat Dental Emergencies Here.
We Do Not Send You Elsewhere.
Emergency care and the work that follows it happen in the same place. The dentist who stops the pain is the dentist who rebuilds the tooth, whether that means a filling, a root canal, a crown or an implant. You will not be treated once and sent to find someone else to finish the job.
One thing we will always be straight about: if you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, bleeding that will not stop, or a suspected broken jaw, that is a medical emergency. Go to your nearest emergency room. For everything else below, call us first.
When to call us right away
- A tooth has been knocked out.
- A tooth is chipped or cracked.
- Your mouth is bleeding and won’t stop.
- You’re in extreme pain, or there is severe swelling in your gums, mouth, or jaw.
- You have a toothache with swelling in your cheeks or face.
- Your jaw is injured.
- Your teeth are extremely sensitive, and it will not subside.
- A tooth is loose or out of alignment.
You Will Know What It Costs Before We Start
An emergency exam at TexSmiles Dental is $95. Most PPO plans may cover up to 100% of that cost.
If the exam finds a problem that needs treating, we will go through your options with you and give you an estimate of costs, including what your insurance is likely to cover, before any treatment starts. Our full fee list is published on our office fees page, and accepted insurance providers and payment options are on our financial page.
On Center Street in Deer Park. Not “near” Deer Park.
We are at 3601 Center St, Suite 106, Deer Park, TX 77536. When a tooth is broken, the distance matters.
What to Do Right Now, Before You Get Here
What if my tooth gets knocked out?
- Pick up the tooth by the top (crown), NOT by the root—do not touch the root.
- Rinse the tooth very gently with only water, no soaps or chemicals. Do NOT scrub the tooth.
- If possible, place the tooth back into the socket. Gently push it in with your fingers then hold it in place while trying to bite down.
- If you can’t place the tooth back into the socket, put it in a container with milk.
- Contact your dentist right away—the faster you act, the more likely it is that your tooth will be able to be reimplanted.
What if my tooth is loose but still attached?
If you have a loose tooth or a tooth out of alignment, contact us right away to get an appointment setup as soon as possible. You can try to put the tooth back in its original position by very gently positioning the tooth with your fingers—do not force it. We will advise on if there is anything else you should do in the meantime, prior to your appointment.
What if I have a chipped or cracked tooth?
If you have a chipped or cracked tooth, contact your dentist right away. Chipped teeth that aren’t painful can usually be smoothed out or filled in at a regular dental appointment. A cracked tooth typically indicates that there’s damage to the inside of the tooth, as well as the outside. If your tooth is cracked please follow these steps, after contacting your dentist.
- Rinse your mouth with warm water
- Apply a cold compress to minimize swelling
- Take acetaminophen (not aspirin) to alleviate pain
- Do NOT apply any pain medication—including Orajel—directly to the gums, as it can damage gum tissue
What is a dental emergency?
There are several types of dental emergencies. Dental emergencies can consist of a sudden and severe toothache, an accident that chips or cracks a tooth, a damaged or loose restoration or a lost or damaged tooth. About 22 percent of people have experienced dental or oral pain in the last six months. To know if your situation is an emergency, ask yourself the following questions:
- Are you in severe pain or experiencing severe swelling?
- Do you have a painful toothache that will not subside?
- Do you have a loose or knocked-out tooth?
- Do you have swelling in your cheeks or face in combination with a toothache?
- Are you experiencing extreme tooth sensitivity?
- Are you bleeding from the mouth that will not stop?
- Is your jaw injured?
In general, any dental problem that needs immediate treatment to stop bleeding, alleviate severe pain, or save a tooth is considered an emergency. This consideration also applies to severe infections that can be life-threatening and constitute contacting your dental office.
What is not a dental emergency?
If the problem can be taken care of yourself for a few days without seeing your dentists, it likely isn’t a dental emergency. For example, a chipped or cracked tooth is only an emergency if the fracture is painful or has left you with trauma inside your mouth. If a filling has chipped or a crown has come off, typically, you can wait a few days to see your dentist.
What’s the best way to handle a dental emergency?
Call us first at (832) 900-9978. Most people call frightened, and the first job is to get you calm and get you seen. While you are waiting for your appointment, these can help:
- Dissolve a teaspoon of salt into a mug of warm water and use it as a mouthwash
- If your tooth is knocked out, place it in a glass of milk until you can see us
- Try flossing to relieve any gum pressure
- Use a cold compress on the swollen or painful area
- Take over-the-counter pain medication to manage the pain
In Pain Right Now? Call Us.
Call (832) 900-9978 and speak to our team in Deer Park, or book online. If you are not currently a patient here, that is fine.