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Plainview, TX 79072
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When a dental emergency happens, clear-headed action can make a big difference in the outcome. First, stay calm and assess the situation: is there heavy bleeding, difficulty breathing, or head trauma? If so, seek emergency medical care right away. For isolated dental injuries such as a knocked-out tooth, severe toothache, or a chipped tooth, there are simple measures you can take at home to reduce pain and protect tissues until you can be seen by a dental professional.
Control bleeding with gentle pressure using a clean cloth or gauze, and use a cold compress on the outside of the cheek to limit swelling. If a tooth has been completely dislodged, find the tooth, handle it by the crown (not the root), rinse it gently with water if dirty, and attempt to reinsert it if possible; otherwise keep it moist in milk or saliva. Gathering any fragments of tooth or restorations and bringing them to the appointment often helps our team assess and repair the damage.
For severe pain, swelling, or signs of spreading infection — such as fever or difficulty swallowing — prioritize urgent evaluation. Prompt professional care not only provides relief but also reduces the risk of complications that can affect the tooth, surrounding bone, and overall health. If the injured person is a child, keep them comfortable, reassure them, and seek treatment quickly; children’s teeth and developing jaws are especially sensitive to delays in care.
When you arrive for emergency care, our first objective is to identify the most urgent problem and stabilize the patient. A focused clinical exam looks for signs of infection, trauma to teeth and soft tissues, loose or displaced teeth, and any threats to the airway. We review relevant medical history and medications to tailor safe, effective treatment — for example, certain medications or health conditions can influence choices for anesthesia or antibiotics.
Imaging is often part of the evaluation. Digital radiographs help reveal fractures below the gumline, the extent of decay, root involvement, and the presence of abscesses. For soft-tissue injuries or complicated trauma, additional diagnostic tools may be used to guide treatment. Together, these steps allow the clinician to prioritize care so painful or dangerous conditions are addressed first.
Children and anxious patients receive special consideration. Our team uses gentle communication and, when appropriate, calming techniques or in-office sedation to make evaluation and treatment manageable. For cases requiring deeper sedation, we work with colleagues who provide general anesthesia in a controlled setting to complete necessary procedures safely.
Dental emergencies can take many forms. At an urgent appointment we commonly manage severe toothaches caused by infection or advancing decay, chipped or fractured teeth, dislodged fillings and crowns, and teeth that have been knocked loose or entirely avulsed. We also treat painful wisdom tooth flare-ups, broken or damaged dentures, and soft-tissue injuries from sports or accidents that involve lips, cheeks, or the tongue.
Other urgent problems include abscesses and swelling that threaten to spread, uncontrolled bleeding following an extraction or injury, and sudden changes in the mouth such as rapidly growing lumps, unexplained sores, or areas of numbness. Any new, painful, or rapidly changing condition in the mouth should be evaluated promptly to rule out infection or other serious concerns.
Below are examples of issues we routinely address during emergency visits:
Treatment begins with pain control and stabilization. Depending on the diagnosis, this may include temporary measures—such as placing a protective dressing, smoothing a sharp edge, or re-seating a displaced restoration—to relieve discomfort and prevent further damage. For infected teeth, we may prescribe antibiotics alongside definitive treatment when there are signs that infection has spread beyond the tooth.
Definitive options vary by condition and can include dental bonding for minor chips, replacement fillings, crowns to restore strength and shape after a fracture, and root canal therapy when the inner tissues of a tooth are involved. In some cases extraction is the safest choice to eliminate infection or serious structural damage. When a tooth is removed, modern tooth-replacement options — including dental implants, bridges, and removable prosthetics — help restore function and appearance.
For injuries requiring specialized care, our team coordinates referrals to oral surgeons, endodontists, or medical specialists as needed. We emphasize preserving natural teeth whenever appropriate, and whenever advanced sedation or general anesthesia is required for extensive treatment, that service is arranged with qualified providers to ensure safety and comfort.
Recovery after emergency treatment is an important part of the process. Our team provides clear aftercare instructions — including how to manage discomfort, recognize signs of healing versus complications, and maintain oral hygiene while a treated area heals. Follow-up visits let us confirm that an infection has resolved, a restoration is functioning properly, and no additional treatment is needed.
Prevention is the best strategy for reducing future emergencies. Wearing properly fitted mouthguards during sports, maintaining regular dental checkups to catch decay early, and addressing orthodontic or prosthetic issues before they fail can all lower your risk of urgent problems. For families, building routines that include good brushing and flossing habits helps protect children’s developing teeth and reduces emergency visits.
At Texas Super Smiles for Kids, our goal is to respond quickly, treat effectively, and support families through both the immediate crisis and the subsequent steps needed to restore and protect oral health. If you have questions about emergency treatment or need guidance after an injury, please contact us for more information.
Pain is your body's way of signaling that something is not quite right and though there are many reasons for oral pain, one of the most common complaints and reasons for seeking urgent dental care is a toothache. Whether you simply need a dental filling, a crown, or require a root canal procedure to save your tooth, we'll alleviate your discomfort and restore the look and function of the involved tooth.
Dental trauma can result in a defect as minor as a small chip in tooth enamel to a more extensive and painful crack or fracture. With sufficient force, a tooth can even be displaced or completely knocked out of its socket. With prompt emergency care, many injured teeth can be restored and saved.
The last teeth in your mouth to develop, wisdom teeth often do not have enough room to fully erupt or may be positioned in the wrong direction. These issues can affect your dental health as well as overall well-being. Our office provides skilled care to address the complications caused by problematic wisdom teeth.
A broken or lost dental prosthesis or restoration can cause embarrassing gaps in your smile as well as compromise your ability to eat and speak with ease. If you've lost or broken a dental filling, denture, crown, or other dental appliance, you can rely on our office to perform a prompt repair or provide a durable and cosmetically pleasing replacement as quickly as possible.
At the office of Texas Super Smiles for Kids, emergency appointments are always available. Of course, in addition to providing top treatment for dental emergencies, we also welcome patients searching for high quality and affordable care. We offer a complete range of the latest and best cosmetic and dental services for every member of your family.
If you are suffering from a toothache or have sustained a dental injury, it is important to visit the dentist as soon as possible before more serious complications arise. Whether your dental emergency is painful, if it affects the appearance of your smile, or if you suspect that an infection is present, our office will make every effort to see you as promptly as possible for care.
At the office of Texas Super Smiles for Kids, we treat your dental emergency as our top priority. Our caring team will respond to your emergency call right away, making sure you get the gentle, state-of-the-art care you need without delay.
As your trusted emergency dentist in Plainview, we provide the highest quality of care to mitigate the stress, anxiety, and discomfort of dental problems. Our dedicated team will help you start feeling better as soon as we receive your emergency call.
At the office of Texas Super Smiles for Kids, we provide skilled and experienced care to effectively resolve a broad range of dental emergencies, restoring a patient's oral health while protecting their overall wellbeing.
However, even so, specific dental emergencies pose significant threats to one's health. These situations require immediate, emergency room care. Serious and potentially life-threatening dental emergencies include significant oral and facial trauma such as jaw fractures, deep wounds or lacerations to the face and mouth, an abscess or infection that causes widespread facial or submandibular swelling, or affects breathing and swallowing.
At the office of Texas Super Smiles for Kids, we provide prompt, skilled, and experienced care to address dental emergencies. We understand that finances are always a concern and do our best to provide options in care that are both affordable and respect your budget.
Once we've had the opportunity to examine your smile, we can give you a clear picture of any existing dental issues, along with a quote for what the cost of treatment will be. The cost of care all depends upon the extent and complexity of issues affecting the health or appearance of your smile and the types of procedures that are required.
To help alleviate any additional stress or delay, you can count on our staff to work with you to optimize coverage for your dental care and to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses. For patients without insurance, we strive to make things easier as well! We invite you to visit our financial information page or speak to an expert in our business office.
Dental emergencies are often painful and debilitating experiences. For this reason it's important to have an emergency dentist in Plainview, who welcomes patients with urgent dental needs while providing the prompt care required to restore oral health.
Here are just some of the reasons why so many patients choose our office for emergency dental care and to meet their family's dental needs:
We're dedicated to helping patients enjoy good oral health and beautiful smiles. We look forward to helping you keep your smile in tip-top condition. You can rest assured that our highly skilled office team will provide you the highest quality of state-of-the-art dental care and have you smiling again in no time!
To make an appointment or for more information on our office and the many state-of-the-art services we provide, give us a call today.
