Pediatric emergency dentist in Houston
Gentle care for kids' knocked-out teeth, injuries and pain.
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24 Hour Emergency Dentist in Houston, TX
Emergency dental help in Houston starts with one phone call. Tell us what hurts and where you are, and we route you to a licensed Houston dentist with an opening today.
1-855-219-4656 How do I get emergency dental care in Houston today?
Call 1-855-219-4656. The line is answered 24 hours a day. Give the operator your Houston ZIP code and describe the problem. They match you with a partner dentist in Houston or nearby in Harris County who is open and able to treat it, then book the appointment for you. No insurance is needed and there is no charge for the referral.
Emergency dentists serving Houston and Harris County
We serve all of Houston and the wider Harris County area, with additional partner clinics in Austin, Corpus Christi, San Antonio. If the nearest office is full, we move to the next closest with a same-day opening rather than making you wait.
ZIP codes covered in Houston: 77001, 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008, 77009, 77010, 77011, 77012, 77013, 77014, 77015, 77016, 77017, 77018, 77019, 77020, 77021, 77022, 77023, 77024, 77025, 77026, 77027, 77028, 77029, 77030, 77031, 77032, 77033, 77034, 77035, 77036, 77037, 77038, 77039, 77040 and 138 more
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Don't see your ZIP? Call anyway. We cover every neighborhood in Harris County and can refer you to the nearest open clinic.
Partner clinic locations are shared when you call, so you are sent to the one that is open and closest to you.
Emergency dental services available in Houston
Emergency oral surgery in Houston
Complex extractions, jaw injuries and facial swelling.
Emergency tooth extraction in Houston
Same-day removal of infected, cracked or impacted teeth.
Lost crown and filling replacement in Houston
Temporary or permanent restoration in one visit.
Broken tooth repair in Houston
Bonding, crowns or veneers depending on the damage.
Emergency root canal in Houston
Stops the pain and saves the tooth when the nerve is infected.
What to do while you wait for your Houston appointment
- Pain relief: ibuprofen and acetaminophen taken together, as the labels allow, usually work better than either alone. Avoid heat on the face.
- Bleeding: bite on clean gauze or a damp tea bag for 20 minutes without checking. If it soaks through repeatedly, tell the operator when you call.
- Lost filling or crown: keep the crown if you have it. Temporary dental cement from a pharmacy can cover the tooth until your appointment.
- Tooth knocked out: do not scrub the root. Put the tooth in milk or hold it in your cheek and get to the dentist within the hour if you can.
Read the full first-aid guides: wisdom tooth pain, bleeding that will not stop, lost crown.
How much does an emergency dentist cost in Houston, TX?
Most emergency visits in Houston have two parts: the exam with an X-ray, then the treatment itself. You always hear the treatment price before anything is done. The figures below are based on partner clinic fee schedules in large metro areas and are meant as a guide, not a quote.
| Treatment | Houston range (no insurance) | With insurance (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency exam + X-ray | $120–$280 | $0–$50 copay |
| Simple extraction | $180–$450 | 20–50% of fee |
| Abscess drainage | $250–$600 | 20–50% of fee |
| Root canal | $900–$1,700 | 30–50% of fee |
| Temporary crown | $120–$350 | 50% of fee |
Estimates from partner clinic fee schedules. Your dentist quotes the exact fee before treatment. Figures reflect partner clinic fee schedules in large metro areas. See the no-insurance guide and full cost guide.
Emergency dentists near Houston
We also refer patients in these nearby Texas communities:
Houston emergency dentist FAQ
Need a Houston dentist now? Call 1-855-219-4656, free, 24 hours a day.
What if I do not have dental insurance in Houston?
You will still be seen. Every dentist in our Houston network accepts uninsured patients and quotes fees before treatment. Many offer monthly payment plans.
Can you help if I am visiting Houston and my dentist is elsewhere?
Yes. Visitors call us often. We refer you to a Houston partner clinic for the urgent problem, and you can follow up with your own dentist when you get home.
Is there a dentist open on weekends in Houston?
Yes. Several partner clinics serving Houston and Harris County open on Saturdays, and a smaller number on Sundays. Call 1-855-219-4656 and we will tell you which one has the earliest slot.
Should I go to a Houston hospital ER for tooth pain?
Only if you have swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or a jaw fracture. Hospital emergency rooms in Harris County generally cannot pull teeth or treat the cause. An emergency dentist can.
Does calling guarantee a dentist in Houston itself?
We always look inside Houston first. If nothing is open, we offer the nearest clinic in Harris County, and you can decline any option without charge.
Medically reviewed by Dr. FULL NAME, DDS. Last reviewed . Sources: ADA MouthHealthy, Dental Emergencies, Texas dental board. Editorial policy.
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