✓ Open Mon, Thu, Fri & Sat 8:30am–5pm · ✓ Most PPOs + Texas Medicaid · ✓ Spanish-Speaking Office · ✓ In-Office + 3rd Party Financing
What Counts as a Dental Emergency?
Not every dental problem can wait until your next routine visit. Here's when you should call us today instead of putting it off:
🦷 Severe Tooth Pain
Throbbing or sharp pain that won't quit — often a sign of an infection, cracked tooth, or exposed nerve.
🆘 Knocked-Out Tooth
Time matters. If you can get to us within an hour, we may be able to re-implant the tooth. Keep it moist (in milk or saliva) on the way.
💥 Broken or Chipped Tooth
Trauma from a fall, accident, or biting something hard. We can usually save the tooth if we see you quickly.
👑 Lost Filling or Crown
Exposed tooth structure is vulnerable to infection and pain. Call us — we'll fit you in for a same-day repair.
🩸 Bleeding or Swelling
Persistent gum bleeding, jaw swelling, or facial swelling — these can signal an abscess that needs prompt treatment.
😬 Wisdom Tooth Pain
Impacted or infected wisdom teeth cause swelling, pain, and jaw stiffness. We evaluate and treat (or refer for surgery if needed).
How We Handle Your Emergency
When you call our office with a dental emergency, here's exactly what happens:
1. We listen.
Front desk asks what's going on — pain level, when it started, whether there's swelling or trauma. No long forms. We're trying to figure out how urgent you are.
2. We fit you in same-day.
We hold same-day spots specifically for emergencies. If you're in pain, we don't make you wait three weeks for a routine slot.
3. We diagnose with X-rays.
Same-day digital X-rays (and 3D CBCT scan if the case calls for it). You'll see what we see — no mystery diagnoses.
4. We treat the urgency first.
Whether it's a temporary crown, a filling, a root canal, an extraction, or just pain relief and an antibiotic to get you through the weekend — we handle the urgent piece today and plan the rest with you.
5. We follow up.
We'll call to check on you the next day. If anything changes, we get you back in.
Emergency Visit Pricing — No Surprises
We believe in upfront pricing, especially for emergency care. Here's what you should expect:
Insured patients:
Insured patients (most PPOs + Medicaid)
Most exams and X-rays are fully covered by your plan. We verify your coverage before you arrive.
Self-pay emergency exam:
Self-pay limited emergency exam + X-rays — $89
Credited toward any same-day treatment if you proceed.
Same-day treatment:
Same-day treatment (filling, crown, root canal, etc.)
Quoted upfront after the exam. We never start work without your approval.
💳 Financing Available: CareCredit, Sunbit, and Dental Finance offer 0% APR options (subject to credit approval) for treatment over $500. We also offer in-office payment plans.
Why Patients Choose Us for Dental Emergencies
🕐 Saturday Hours
Most local offices close Friday at 5pm and don't open again until Monday. We're open Saturday 8:30am to 5pm — when other emergencies can't wait through the weekend.
⚡ Same-Day Appointments
We block out same-day slots every working day specifically for emergencies. Walk-ins welcome.
🗣️ Spanish-Speaking Office
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Our front office staff speaks Spanish. We help every patient understand their treatment options — en español también.
🏥 In-House Expertise
Dr. Le handles most emergencies in-office, including extractions, root canals, and same-day crown repairs — no specialist referral needed for routine emergencies.
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