If you are currently suffering from a severe toothache, a broken tooth, or a bleeding dental injury, do not wait. Call us at 972-691-8337. We’re here to provide the immediate care you need.
🚨 In Pain Right Now? Same-Day Emergency Appointments Available
👉 Call 972-521-8985 for Immediate Assistance or click here to book an appointment.
We’re located at:
2021 Justin Rd Ste 119
Flower Mound, TX 75028
- Open five-days a week
- Get a same-day appointment
- Dental insurances accepted (Alphaeon, Carecredit, Cherry)
- Stress-Free Parking
Get to know our Doctors:
Dr. Noorain Erkin
How We Help During a Dental Emergency?
When a sudden dental injury or severe pain occurs, finding fast, reliable treatment near you is critical. Our approach to emergency dental care is centered around swift relief, accurate diagnostics, and gentle sedation options to keep you comfortable:
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Same-Day Priority Exams: We move quickly to triage your dental issue, getting you into a treatment chair as soon as possible to mitigate risk and alleviate pain.
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Advanced On-Site Diagnostics: Utilizing high-resolution digital X-rays and intraoral cameras, we pinpoint the exact root cause of your emergency—whether it’s a hidden abscess, deep fracture, or nerve exposure.
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Immediate Pain Relief & Sedation: Your comfort is our immediate goal. We offer local anesthesia and tailored dental sedation options (including Nitrous Oxide/Laughing Gas) to eliminate pain and ease any sudden dental anxiety.
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Conservative, Restorative Care: Once the immediate pain is managed, we map out the most conservative clinical approach to restore the structural integrity of your tooth—whether through a tooth-colored filling, emergency root canal, dental crown, or a safe tooth extraction.
Dental Emergencies We Treat in Flower Mound, TX
Our clinical team is fully equipped to handle a comprehensive range of urgent oral health issues for families across Flower Mound, Highland Village, Lewisville, and the surrounding Lakeside DFW neighborhoods:
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Severe, Throbbing Toothaches: Often an indicator of an underlying nerve infection or deep dental abscess that requires prompt clinical intervention.
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Chipped, Cracked, or Broken Teeth: Structural fractures caused by trauma, accidental impacts, or biting down on hard objects. Quick treatment prevents bacterial infiltration into the tooth’s inner pulp.
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Knocked-Out (Avulsed) Teeth: A critical time-sensitive emergency where acting within the first 30 to 60 minutes can save your natural tooth.
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Lost or Broken Crowns and Fillings: Missing dental restorations expose the sensitive, unprotected inner structure of your tooth to bacteria and temperature sensitivity, requiring rapid recementation or replacement.
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Pericoronitis and Impacted Wisdom Teeth Pain: Swelling and acute pain around emerging third molars that can escalate into spreading localized infections.
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Soft Tissue Injuries and Swelling: Unexplained swelling along your gums, jawline, or face, as well as lacerations to the tongue, cheeks, or lips that cause persistent bleeding.
Emergency Dentistry FAQs
What Is a Dental Emergency and When Should I Get Immediate Care?
A dental emergency is any scenario involving severe oral pain, heavy bleeding, significant facial swelling, or structural trauma to your teeth and supporting tissues that cannot wait for a routine appointment. You should seek immediate emergency care if you experience throbbing pain that keeps you awake, a loose or completely knocked-out adult tooth, or signs of a serious infection such as pus or facial swelling that compromises swallowing or breathing.
What Should I Do If I Knock Out a Tooth?
If an adult tooth is completely knocked out, follow these critical steps immediately to give us the highest chance of saving it:
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Handle with Care: Pick up the tooth strictly by the crown (the chewing surface). Do not touch the root surface or any attached tissue fragments.
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Rinse Gently: If the tooth is dirty, rinse it very gently under cold water for a few seconds. Do not scrub it, use chemicals, or wrap it in paper towels.
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Attempt Reinsertion: If possible, try to slide the tooth back into its original socket and gently bite down on clean gauze to keep it in place.
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Keep It Moist: If it cannot be reinserted, place the tooth inside a small container filled with milk or clean saliva, or use a specialized tooth preservation kit. Do not store it in regular tap water.
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Call Us Instantly: Get to our Flower Mound dental office within 30 to 60 minutes of the injury.
How Can I Handle Severe Tooth Pain Until I See a Dentist?
To safely manage severe tooth pain until your priority emergency appointment, you can:
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Rinse with Warm Saltwater: Mix half a teaspoon of salt into a warm glass of water and rinse gently to clear debris and reduce localized bacteria.
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Apply a Cold Compress: Place an ice pack wrapped in a cloth on the outside of your cheek or jaw in 15-minute intervals to dull throbbing pain and curb sudden swelling.
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Use OTC Pain Relief: Over-the-counter anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen can help temporarily take the edge off the pain. Always use them strictly as directed, and never place an aspirin tablet directly against your aching gums, as it can cause chemical burns to the soft tissue.
Should I Wait to See My Regular Dentist, or Go to an Emergency Dental Clinic?
Waiting days for a standard dental opening when you are dealing with an acute dental emergency can lead to unnecessary suffering, irreversible tooth loss, or the dangerous spread of infection into your bloodstream. If you are experiencing structural trauma, persistent bleeding, or intense pain, you should bypass normal wait times and call an emergency dental provider immediately.