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Emergency Dental Care
Prompt And Compassionate Emergency Dentistry
When dental pain strikes unexpectedly, you need relief fast. Whether it’s a knocked-out tooth, an intense toothache, or a dental infection, our team at Dr. Friedberg & Associates provides urgent dental care in Houston to get you out of pain and back to smiling. While many people rush to the ER, hospital emergency departments aren’t always equipped for dental trauma. That’s where we come in. We offer same-day emergency dentistry for children, teens, and adults, treating a wide range of conditions including abscesses, cracked teeth, and dry socket. If you’re searching for an emergency dentist near you, call us right away — our team will do everything we can to fit you in today.
Common Dental Emergencies
- Knocked out or dislodged tooth
- Sudden or chronic severe toothache
- Infected or abscessed tooth
- Cracked or broken tooth
- Chipped tooth
- Dry socket
Select Emergency Dentistry Treatment
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Knocked-Out (Avulsed) Tooth
A knocked-out tooth is a true dental emergency — and timing is everything. If you or your child experiences tooth avulsion from a fall or impact, gently pick up the tooth by the crown (not the root), rinse it with water, and try placing it back in the socket. If that’s not possible, store it in milk and head straight to our office. At Dr. Friedberg & Associates, we may be able to reimplant the tooth and secure it with a splint if treated within a few hours. The sooner we act, the better your chances of saving the tooth. - 2
Dislodged (Luxated) Tooth
A luxated tooth means it has shifted from its original position — forward, backward, sideways, or partially out of the socket. This injury often occurs in sports or accidents and needs immediate attention to avoid permanent damage. Dr. Friedberg will reposition and stabilize the tooth, often with a splint. If mobility remains or the tooth’s nerve is compromised, root canal therapy may be required. Learn more about how we manage trauma under our restorative dentistry services. - 3
Severe Toothache
Not all toothaches are equal — some signal infection or structural damage that needs urgent care. Common red flags include sharp pain when chewing, sensitivity to temperature, or aching that radiates to the jaw or ear. If your toothache is accompanied by swelling or fever, you may have a dental abscess that requires immediate treatment. At Dr. Friedberg & Associates, we offer fast relief and can determine whether the cause is infection, decay, or a cracked tooth. - 4
Tooth Abscess
An abscess is a pocket of pus caused by bacterial infection inside the tooth or at the root. Left untreated, it can spread quickly and lead to severe pain or systemic infection. Signs of an abscess include throbbing pain, facial swelling, and a bad taste in the mouth. Emergency treatment at our Houston practice involves draining the infection and often performing a root canal. If you're showing signs of an abscess, don’t delay — visit our root canal therapy page to learn how we can help. - 5
Cracked Or Broken Teeth
If your tooth cracks from biting hard foods or trauma, prompt treatment is key. Cracks can expose the inner pulp and lead to infection or nerve damage. Symptoms include sharp pain when biting, sensitivity, or gum swelling near the affected tooth. Dr. Friedberg may repair minor cracks with bonding, but deeper fractures could require a crown or root canal — or extraction in severe cases. We’ll assess the damage and provide the most conservative treatment possible. - 6
Chipped Tooth
A chipped tooth might not always hurt, but it still needs attention — especially if the damage is visible or sharp. Our team offers cosmetic bonding using tooth-colored resin to restore both function and aesthetics. For front teeth, we may recommend porcelain veneers for a seamless smile. Need temporary coverage? We provide a resin veneer while your final restoration is crafted by our trusted dental lab. Visit our cosmetic dentistry page for more options. - 7
Dry Socket
Dry socket is a painful complication that can occur after tooth extraction, especially wisdom teeth. It happens when the protective blood clot dissolves or fails to form, exposing sensitive nerves and bone. Symptoms include intense pain a few days after extraction, often radiating to the ear or jaw. At our Houston office, we treat dry socket quickly by cleaning the site and applying medicated dressing. If you've recently had a tooth removed and the pain is worsening instead of improving, don’t wait — schedule an emergency exam.
Gentle And Affordable Emergency Dental Care
If you’re facing a dental emergency in Houston, you shouldn’t have to choose between urgent care and financial peace of mind. At Dr. Friedberg & Associates, we offer same-day and next-day emergency dental appointments to help relieve your pain quickly and restore your smile. Our team is committed to diagnosing the issue accurately, saving your natural tooth whenever possible, and fully restoring its function.
For patients with dental anxiety, we offer several safe and effective sedation options to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure. We also accept most dental insurance plans and offer third-party financing to make unexpected treatment more manageable. You shouldn’t have to delay care because of cost — we’re here to help you get the treatment you need, when you need it.
Dental Emergency Or Medical Emergency?
Important Note: If you are experiencing head or neck trauma, uncontrollable bleeding, dizziness, difficulty breathing, or have suffered a severe injury, please seek immediate medical care. Call 911 or go directly to the nearest emergency room. These symptoms may indicate a life-threatening condition and should be addressed by trained medical personnel — not a dental office. For urgent dental issues involving pain, infection, or trauma to your teeth or gums, Dr. Friedberg & Associates is here to help.
