Emergency Dental Care
Same-Day Emergency Dentist in Mercedes, TX.
When it can't wait, neither do we. We reserve time every day for urgent dental problems, so you can get out of pain quickly.
Open Saturdays 7am–3pm and Thursdays until 8pm · Se habla español
When to call
Common dental emergencies we see.
Toothache
Throbbing, lingering, or pain that keeps you up at night.
Broken or chipped tooth
A cracked tooth, a sharp edge, or a piece that came off while eating.
Swelling or infection
Swollen gums or face, a pimple on the gum, or a bad taste that won't go away.
Lost filling or crown
A restoration that came loose, broke, or left a tooth sensitive.
Knocked-out or loose tooth
Injuries from sports, falls, or accidents. Time matters, so call right away.
Pain after treatment
Discomfort that is getting worse instead of better after recent dental work.
What to expect
What happens when you call.
Emergency visits focus on the immediate problem: finding the cause, relieving pain, and protecting the tooth.
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Call or text us.
Tell us what's going on. We'll ask a few questions to understand how urgent it is.
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We find you a time.
We reserve time for emergencies. Many patients are seen the same day, and most within 24 hours.
03
Diagnose and relieve pain.
We examine the tooth, take the X-rays we need, and explain what we find and your options.
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Treat or plan next steps.
When possible, we treat the problem at the same visit. If more is needed, you leave comfortable with a clear plan.
Same-day emergency dental treatment
Depending on what we find, treatment we can often provide at the same visit includes:
- Relief of tooth pain and infection
- Starting or completing root canal treatment
- Repairing chipped or broken teeth with bonding or fillings
- Re-cementing or temporarily replacing a lost crown
- Temporary crowns to protect a cracked tooth
- Evaluating injuries to teeth and gums
Until you get here
- Rinse gently with warm salt water and use cold compresses on the outside of your cheek for swelling.
- Over-the-counter pain relievers you normally tolerate can help. Follow the label directions.
- Save any broken pieces of tooth or a lost crown and bring them with you.
- For a knocked-out adult tooth: hold it by the crown, not the root. Rinse it briefly and keep it in milk or inside your cheek, then call us right away.
Go to the emergency room or call 911 for swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, a suspected broken jaw, or bleeding that won't stop.
Emergency dental care questions
Often, yes. We reserve time in our schedule for dental emergencies, and many patients are evaluated the same day. Call or text us as early in the day as you can so we can find you the soonest available time.
Please call or text before coming in. That lets us reserve time for you and keeps your wait as short as possible.
Yes. We're open Saturdays from 7am to 3pm and see urgent problems during those hours whenever we can. See evening & Saturday hours →
No. New patients with dental emergencies are welcome. Bring a photo ID, your insurance information if you have it, and a list of your medications.
It depends on what's needed. We accept most PPO dental insurance plans and offer financing through CareCredit, Cherry, and Sunbit. We'll explain your options and costs before starting treatment.
Sí. Se habla español. Llámenos o envíenos un mensaje de texto y le ayudaremos a programar una cita de emergencia.
Need a visit outside regular work hours? See our evening and Saturday hours →
In pain? Call us now.
Call or text and we'll find you the soonest available time. New patients are welcome.