Dental Emergency USA
Helpline Mon to Sat 10am to 5pm ET, Sun 9am to 2pm ET, same-day appointments in Houston

24 Hour Emergency Dentist in Houston, TX

You should not have to ring a dozen Houston dental offices while your face is swelling. Call us once. We find the dentist, confirm they can treat your problem today, and set the appointment for you.

1-855-219-4656

How do I get emergency dental care in Houston today?

Ring 1-855-219-4656 and tell the operator your Houston ZIP code. They check which partner dentists in Harris County are open and equipped for your problem, then book you the earliest slot and give you the address. There is no charge for the call and no insurance is required.

Emergency dentists serving Houston and Harris County

We refer patients throughout Houston and across Harris County, from the center out to Missouri City, Pearland, Pasadena. Because we track which offices are open at any hour, you are matched to the nearest available dentist, not simply the first name on a list.

ZIP codes covered in Houston: 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, 77041 and 57 more

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77042, 77043, 77044, 77045, 77046, 77047, 77048, 77049, 77050, 77051, 77053, 77054, 77055, 77056, 77057, 77058, 77059, 77060, 77061, 77062, 77063, 77064, 77065, 77066, 77067, 77068, 77069, 77070, 77071, 77072, 77073, 77074, 77075, 77076, 77077, 77078, 77079, 77080, 77081, 77082, 77083, 77084, 77085, 77086, 77087, 77088, 77089, 77090, 77091, 77092, 77093, 77094, 77095, 77096, 77098, 77099, 77201

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 dentist coverage area in Houston, TX

What to do while you wait for your Houston appointment

  • Rinse, do not scrub: warm salt water every few hours calms the gum and clears debris around a cracked or infected tooth.
  • Cold, not heat: a wrapped ice pack on the cheek limits swelling. Heat spreads it.
  • Keep the pieces: a chipped fragment or a crown that came off can sometimes be reattached, so bring it with you.
  • Eat carefully: soft foods, nothing very hot or cold, and chew away from the sore side until you are seen.

Read the full first-aid guides: knocked-out tooth, severe toothache, lost crown.

How much does an emergency dentist cost in Houston, TX?

Emergency dental fees in Houston vary by clinic and by how complex the treatment is, but they are rarely higher than a routine visit. Most Houston dentists charge their standard fee, occasionally with a small after-hours surcharge. Ask the operator for the clinic's price range before you book. Every partner quotes the exam fee up front.

Emergency dental costs in Houston
TreatmentHouston range (no insurance)With insurance (typical)
Emergency exam + X-ray$120–$280$0–$50 copay
Simple extraction$180–$45020–50% of fee
Abscess drainage$250–$60020–50% of fee
Root canal$900–$1,70030–50% of fee
Temporary crown$120–$35050% 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

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Houston emergency dentist FAQ

Need a Houston dentist now? Call 1-855-219-4656, free, Mon to Sat 10am to 5pm ET, Sun 9am to 2pm ET.

Can I get a same-day tooth extraction in Houston?
In most cases, yes. Houston partner dentists reserve emergency slots for extractions, abscess drainage and broken teeth. If the tooth needs an oral surgeon, we refer you to one with same-day availability.
Do I need an appointment or can I walk in?
Call first. Walk-ins are sometimes turned away when a Houston clinic is full, but a booked emergency slot is held for you.
How do I know the Houston dentist you refer me to is licensed?
Every clinic in the network holds a current Texas license, which you can check yourself on the state dental board site linked on this page. Tell the operator if you want the practice name before you go.
Is the referral really free?
Yes. Calling 1-855-219-4656 costs nothing and you are under no obligation. You pay only the Houston clinic for treatment you choose to have.
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.

Need a dentist in Houston right now?

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