Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment for all teeth, including molars. We relieve the pain, clear the infection and save your natural tooth.
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Tooth pain does not wait for a convenient time. Call us first, or just walk in.
Emergency & Walk-In Care
In pain? We will see you.
If you have a toothache, a broken tooth, swelling or a crown that came off, call the office closest to you. We do our best to see emergency patients the same day.
Walk-ins are welcome at both offices Monday through Saturday, 9am to 5pm. Calling ahead helps us get ready for you and cut down your wait.
Our first priority is getting you out of pain. Then we explain what happened and your options for fixing it, with costs upfront.
Dr. Nisha Patel, DDS
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry · 19+ years of practice
Common Emergencies
What counts as a dental emergency?
If you are not sure, call us. We would rather hear from you early.
Severe Toothache
Throbbing pain, pain that wakes you up, or pain with swelling can mean an infection that needs care soon.
Root canal care →Broken or Chipped Tooth
Save any pieces, rinse your mouth with warm water and use a cold compress on your face for swelling.
Crowns →Lost Filling or Crown
Keep the crown if you have it and bring it in. Avoid chewing on that side until we see you.
Knocked-Out Tooth
Pick it up by the top, not the root. Rinse gently, try to put it back in the socket or keep it in milk, and get here fast. Time matters.
Swelling or Abscess
A swollen face or gum, or a pimple on the gum, can be a sign of infection that should not wait.
Wisdom Tooth Pain
Pain and swelling around a partly erupted wisdom tooth is common. We can calm it down and talk about next steps.
Wisdom teeth →Walk-ins welcome
Both our Sugar Land office and our Houston office accept walk-in patients during business hours, Monday to Saturday. Sundays are by appointment. If you can, call before you head over so we can tell you the best time to arrive.
- Sugar Land: (281) 240-1177, 12921 West Bellfort Ave, Sugar Land, TX 77478
- Houston: (281) 922-1919, 12861 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77034
What to do until you get here
- Rinse with warm salt water to keep the area clean
- Use a cold compress on the outside of your cheek for swelling
- Take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed on the label. Do not put aspirin directly on the gum
- Gently floss around a painful tooth in case food is stuck
When to go to the ER instead
If you have swelling that is spreading to your eye or neck, trouble breathing or swallowing, a high fever with dental swelling, or a jaw injury from an accident, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. These can be serious and need hospital care first.
Emergency care and insurance
Emergency exams and treatment are covered by many dental plans. We accept most major insurance plans and Medicaid and CHIP. No insurance? Ask about our $21 emergency visit special, which includes a limited exam and X-ray, and our in-house membership plan. We always give you a clear estimate before treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Do you take walk-in dental emergencies?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome at both our Sugar Land and Houston offices, Monday through Saturday, 9am to 5pm. Calling ahead helps reduce your wait.
Can I be seen the same day for a toothache?
We do our best to see emergency patients the same day. Call the office closest to you as early as possible.
What should I do if my tooth gets knocked out?
Pick the tooth up by the crown, rinse it gently without scrubbing, and try to place it back in the socket. If you cannot, keep it in milk and get to a dentist within an hour if possible.
When should I go to the emergency room instead of the dentist?
Go to the ER for swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, swelling spreading toward the eye or neck, high fever with facial swelling, or a serious jaw injury.
Two offices, one dentist. Emergency Dentist is available at our Sugar Land office (12921 West Bellfort Ave, (281) 240-1177) and our Houston office (12861 Gulf Freeway, (281) 922-1919). Walk-ins welcome, free parking at both.
Related Care
Other services you may need.
Most patients need more than one kind of care over the years. Here is where to go next.
Extractions & Oral Surgery
Simple and surgical extractions, wisdom teeth removal and bone grafting, done in the same familiar office.
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Crowns & Bridges
Cracked, worn or heavily filled teeth get a strong, natural-looking crown. Missing a tooth? A bridge closes the gap.
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Call Sugar Land at (281) 240-1177 or Houston at (281) 922-1919. Walk-ins welcome.
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