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24 Hour Emergency Dentist in San Antonio, TX
Same-day dental care in San Antonio is closer than it feels at midnight. Our operators keep track of which Bexar County clinics are open, which accept walk-ins, and which take patients without insurance.
1-855-219-4656 How do I get emergency dental care in San Antonio today?
Phone 1-855-219-4656 now. Instead of calling San Antonio offices one by one, our team already knows which dentists in San Antonio, TX accept emergencies today and books the earliest appointment for you. Referrals are free. Treatment is paid to the clinic, with or without insurance.
Emergency dentists serving San Antonio and Bexar County
We refer patients throughout San Antonio and across Bexar County, from the center out to Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston. 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 San Antonio: 78201, 78202, 78203, 78204, 78205, 78206, 78207, 78208, 78209, 78210, 78211, 78212, 78213, 78214, 78215, 78216, 78217, 78218, 78219, 78220, 78221, 78222, 78223, 78224, 78225, 78226, 78227, 78228, 78229, 78230, 78231, 78232, 78233, 78235, 78237, 78238, 78239, 78240, 78241, 78242 and 43 more
Show all 83 San Antonio ZIP codes
78243, 78244, 78245, 78246, 78247, 78248, 78249, 78250, 78251, 78252, 78253, 78254, 78255, 78256, 78257, 78258, 78259, 78260, 78261, 78263, 78264, 78265, 78266, 78268, 78269, 78270, 78278, 78279, 78280, 78283, 78284, 78285, 78288, 78289, 78291, 78292, 78293, 78294, 78295, 78296, 78297, 78298, 78299
Don't see your ZIP? Call anyway. We cover every neighborhood in Bexar 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 San Antonio
Emergency root canal in San Antonio
Stops the pain and saves the tooth when the nerve is infected.
Wisdom tooth removal in San Antonio
Urgent extraction for impacted or infected third molars.
Same-day denture repair in San Antonio
Cracked plates and broken denture teeth fixed while you wait.
Emergency tooth extraction in San Antonio
Same-day removal of infected, cracked or impacted teeth.
Broken tooth repair in San Antonio
Bonding, crowns or veneers depending on the damage.
What to do while you wait for your San Antonio appointment
- Toothache: rinse with warm salt water, floss gently to remove trapped food, and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen as directed on the label. Never place aspirin against the gum.
- Knocked-out tooth: hold it by the crown, rinse briefly, try to place it back in the socket or keep it in milk. Minutes matter.
- Swelling or fever: a cold compress on the cheek, 15 minutes on and 15 off. If swelling reaches your eye or throat, go to the emergency room first.
- Broken tooth or lost crown: keep the piece, cover sharp edges with sugar-free gum or dental wax, and chew on the other side.
Read the full first-aid guides: bleeding that will not stop, cracked tooth, lost crown.
How much does an emergency dentist cost in San Antonio, TX?
Pricing across San Antonio clinics is fairly consistent for common emergency treatments. The exam and X-ray are paid at the visit. The dentist then quotes the treatment cost and you decide. Ranges below reflect partner clinic fee schedules in large metro areas. Call for a specific clinic's fees.
| Treatment | San Antonio 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 San Antonio
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San Antonio emergency dentist FAQ
Need a San Antonio dentist now? Call 1-855-219-4656, free, 24 hours a day.
What if I do not have dental insurance in San Antonio?
You will still be seen. Every dentist in our San Antonio network accepts uninsured patients and quotes fees before treatment. Many offer monthly payment plans.
What should I bring to an emergency appointment in San Antonio?
Photo ID, a list of medications, your insurance card if you have one, any broken tooth pieces (in milk), and a way to pay the exam fee.
Can you help if I am visiting San Antonio and my dentist is elsewhere?
Yes. Visitors call us often. We refer you to a San Antonio partner clinic for the urgent problem, and you can follow up with your own dentist when you get home.
Are Spanish-speaking dentists available in San Antonio?
Tell the operator your language preference. Where a Bexar County partner clinic has Spanish-speaking staff, we route you there.
Which ZIP codes in San Antonio do you cover?
All of them, from 78201 to 78299 and every code in between. If your ZIP is in Bexar County, we will find the nearest open clinic.
Medically reviewed by Dr. FULL NAME, DDS. Last reviewed . Sources: ADA MouthHealthy, Dental Emergencies, Texas dental board. Editorial policy.
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