Emergency Dentistry
Emergency Dentist
Call for tooth pain, swelling, broken teeth, lost crowns, knocked-out teeth, or urgent dental concerns.
Quick Take
For urgent dental problems, call first. Elm Ridge offers same-day emergency appointments when possible and triages severe pain, swelling, broken teeth, knocked-out permanent teeth, and infection symptoms honestly.
What to Do Now
Call 254-699-4127 as early as possible. Describe your symptoms, how long they have been happening, whether swelling is present, and whether there was trauma. Use the appointment form only for non-urgent requests.
When to Go to the ER
Go to the ER for severe swelling, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, major trauma, or any medical emergency.
What Elm Ridge Can Do
Elm Ridge can examine the problem, take X-rays or imaging, relieve sharp edges, treat infection when appropriate, repair broken teeth, start a root canal when possible, remove a tooth when needed, or build a staged plan.
While it is difficult to guarantee same-day treatment due to the various potential treatment needs and required treatment times, we'll make every concerted effort to get you out of pain as soon as possible.
What is prioritized
- True trauma
- Knocked-out permanent teeth
- Facial swelling
- Severe or uncontrolled pain
- Infection symptoms
- Broken teeth with pain or sharp edges
Typical emergency visit cost
Typical public range: $150-$350 for emergency exam, X-rays, and triage; treatment is separate. Treatment is separate and depends on the diagnosis.
Insurance and Payment
Emergency exam, X-ray, and triage commonly range from $150-$350 for emergency exam, X-rays, and triage; treatment is separate. Treatment such as a filling, crown, root canal, extraction, medication, or follow-up care is separate. We can estimate benefits, but final payment is determined by the insurance company.
Related Care
Emergency FAQ
Appointments are recommended. If someone walks in with an urgent concern and the schedule allows, Elm Ridge will try to help, but same-day care is not guaranteed without an appointment.
After-hours emergency guidance is available for patients of record. The phone prompt after hours can reach a doctor. New patients with urgent concerns should call during business hours as early as possible.
Go to the ER for severe swelling, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, major trauma, or any medical emergency.
Call first for urgent dental problems
Same-day care is offered when the schedule allows, but calling is the best way to get triaged.
Patient Education
Related reading
These guides help patients understand when to call, what can wait, and when medical emergency care is safer.
After Tooth Extractions
Review extraction instructions for bleeding, swelling, eating, rinsing, and dry socket prevention.
View Extraction Instructions