ServicesEmergency Dentistry
Emergency Dentistry in Prosper, TX
A bad toothache or a broken tooth can't wait for a routine checkup. We see what's going on, test the tooth, take the images we need and tell you plainly what's causing the pain. Then we fix that, not just the symptom.
Fast help that starts with the real problem
Pain is a signal, not a diagnosis. A tooth that hurts when you bite may be cracked. A tooth that throbs at night may have an infected nerve. Pain in the upper back teeth can even come from a sinus. If we guess, you pay for the wrong fix and the pain comes back.
So we slow down for a few minutes at the start. We check the tooth, the gums and your bite, and we take digital X-rays. Once we know the cause, we treat it, or we get you comfortable and set up a clear treatment plan for the rest.
What an urgent visit covers
Testing the sore tooth
We tap the tooth, check it with cold and have you bite on a small tool. Each test points to a different cause, like a crack, an inflamed nerve or an infection at the root tip.
Digital X-rays and CBCT if needed
Digital X-rays show decay, bone loss and infection. When a regular X-ray can't show enough, a CBCT scan gives a 3D view of the tooth and the bone around it.
Pain relief on the spot
Depending on what we find, that might mean draining an abscess, removing an infected nerve, smoothing a sharp edge or placing a temporary filling. The goal is to send you out more comfortable than you came in.
Broken teeth and lost crowns
If a crown fell off and the tooth under it is sound, we may be able to put it back. If the tooth broke, we tell you if it can be rebuilt or if it needs more work.
A plain answer on next steps
Some problems need a root canal. Some teeth can't be saved and need an extraction. We show you the X-ray, explain what we see and give you the options with their costs before anything is booked.
Signs you should get seen soon
- Throbbing that keeps you up
- Pain that pulses, gets worse lying down or doesn't let up with over-the-counter medicine often means the nerve is inflamed or infected.
- Swelling in the gum or face
- A pimple-like spot on the gum, a cheek that puffs up or a salty, sour taste that keeps coming back can point to an abscess. Infections don't clear up on their own. If swelling spreads toward your eye or you have trouble swallowing or breathing, go to a hospital right away.
- Cold that lingers
- A quick zing from ice water is common. Pain that hangs on for a minute or more after the cold is gone is a sign the nerve is in trouble.
- Sharp pain when you bite
- Pain on chewing that stops when you let go often points to a cracked tooth. Cracks can spread, so the sooner it's checked, the better the odds of saving it.
- A broken, loose or knocked-out tooth
- A fall, a sports hit or a hard bite can chip, loosen or knock out a tooth. Time matters most with a knocked-out tooth.
- Pain around a wisdom tooth
- Sore, swollen gums at the very back of the mouth can mean a wisdom tooth is coming in partway and trapping food and bacteria.
How your visit goes
- 1
You call us
Tell us what hurts, how long it's been going on and if there's swelling. We'll give you the first opening we have and tips to stay comfortable until then.
- 2
We find the cause
We look, test the tooth and take digital X-rays. If we need a closer look at the root or bone, we take a CBCT scan.
- 3
We go over it with you
You see the images. We tell you what's wrong, what your options are and what each one costs, including what your insurance is likely to cover.
- 4
We treat or stabilize
Often we can start treatment that same visit. If the full fix needs more time, like a crown or replacing a tooth with dental implants later, we get you out of pain first and schedule the rest.
What moves the cost
The cost of an urgent visit depends on what's causing the pain and what it takes to fix it. A loose crown is a small fix. An infected molar is a bigger one. We give you the numbers before we start, so you can decide with no surprises.
- What we find
- Recementing a crown, placing a temporary filling, a root canal and an extraction are very different amounts of work, and the price follows.
- Imaging needed
- Most visits only need digital X-rays. A CBCT scan is added only when we can't see enough without it.
- Which tooth
- Back molars have more roots and are harder to reach than front teeth, so root canals and extractions on molars take more time.
- Your coverage
- If you carry a PPO plan, odds are good we're in your network, since we work with 15+ major PPO dental insurance plans. Patients who pay on their own can sign up for our in-house Membership Plan, which we built for people without coverage.
- How you pay
- Bigger treatment can be paid off over as long as 24 months at 0% interest. Finding out if you preapprove won't affect your credit score.
Questions about urgent dental care
- Can you see me today?
- Call us and we'll tell you our first open time. We hold room in the schedule for patients in pain whenever we can. If you have swelling that's spreading or trouble breathing, go to a hospital instead of waiting.
- What do I get with the $25 focused evaluation?
- For $25 we do a comprehensive exam and take digital X-rays, plus a CBCT scan when one is needed. Then we put together a treatment plan and sit down with you to talk it through. It works well when one tooth or one spot is the trouble and you want a straight answer on what to do.
- Will I need a root canal or an extraction?
- It depends on what the tests and X-rays show. If the tooth has enough healthy structure, a root canal can often save it. If it's split below the gum or too broken down, an extraction is the honest answer, and we'll talk through replacing it with dental implants or other options.
- What should I do if a tooth gets knocked out?
- Handle it only by the white chewing end and leave the root alone. Give it a quick, gentle rinse with water. If you can, slide it back into place and hold it there by biting down on a clean cloth; if that won't work, drop it in a cup of milk. Then phone us without delay, since the first hour matters most for saving it.
- Can you just give me something for the pain?
- Medicine can take the edge off, but it doesn't fix an infection or a crack. We'd rather find the cause and treat it so you're not back in a week with the same pain.
- I don't have dental insurance. Can I still come in?
- Yes. Plenty of our patients pay on their own. Our in-house Membership Plan is meant for people without insurance, and larger treatment can be spread out over as long as 24 months with no interest.
In pain? Let's find out why.
Patients come to us from Prosper, Celina, Frisco and nearby towns when a tooth won't settle down. One call gets you on the schedule and a plain answer about what's wrong.