Dental emergencies don’t wait for convenient timing. Whether it’s a toothache that hits on a Saturday morning or a broken tooth after a weekend game, knowing exactly what to do — and who to call — can save your tooth and save you from hours of unnecessary pain.
If you’re in the Keller, TX area, here’s everything you need to know about dental emergencies and how Keller Parkway Dental handles them.
Common Dental Emergencies
Not every dental problem is an emergency — but these situations almost always are:
- Severe toothache: Throbbing, constant pain that doesn’t respond to over-the-counter pain relievers — often a sign of infection or pulp inflammation
- Knocked-out tooth: Time is critical. You have the best chance of saving a tooth if you act within 30–60 minutes
- Cracked or broken tooth: Can be painless or extremely sensitive depending on severity — always worth getting evaluated quickly
- Lost crown or filling: The exposed tooth is vulnerable to further damage and often very sensitive
- Dental abscess: A pimple-like swelling on the gum, often with pain and fever — can be dangerous if untreated
- Soft tissue injury: Cuts to the tongue, cheeks, or lips that won’t stop bleeding
- Loose permanent tooth: In adults, a loose tooth is always an emergency
What to Do First: Emergency First Aid for Common Dental Problems
Knocked-Out Tooth
- Pick up the tooth by the crown (not the root)
- Rinse gently with water — don’t scrub
- Try to reinsert it into the socket if possible, or store it in milk or your own saliva
- Call us immediately: (817) 431-6995
Toothache
- Rinse with warm salt water to reduce inflammation
- Take ibuprofen (if not contraindicated) for temporary pain relief
- Avoid placing aspirin directly on the tooth — it can damage gum tissue
- Call us to get on the schedule as soon as we open
Broken or Cracked Tooth
- Rinse with warm water
- Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling if your face is affected
- Save any broken tooth fragments
- Call Keller Parkway Dental for a same-day evaluation
How Keller Parkway Dental Handles Same-Day Emergencies
When you call us about a dental emergency, here’s what happens:
- We assess the urgency over the phone and prioritize accordingly
- On open days (Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 9 AM–5 PM), we do our best to get emergency patients in the same day
- Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, we’re available by appointment — call and we’ll work to fit you in
- When you arrive, we evaluate the problem, take any needed x-rays, and discuss your treatment options and costs upfront
- We aim to address the pain first, then discuss the longer-term treatment plan
Having two doctors on staff — Dr. Brijesh Patel and Dr. Priyaben Patel — means we have more capacity to see emergency patients without leaving scheduled patients waiting.
When to Go to the ER vs. the Dentist
Dental offices are the right place for most dental emergencies — but sometimes the emergency room is the correct first call:
- Go to the ER if: You have significant facial swelling affecting breathing or swallowing, jaw fracture, head or neck trauma, or an abscess that’s spread to your neck or floor of the mouth
- Call your dentist first if: You have a toothache, broken tooth, lost crown, knocked-out tooth, or soft tissue injury that isn’t life-threatening
ERs can treat pain and infection with antibiotics but cannot perform dental procedures — you’ll still need a dentist follow-up. Save the ER trip for true medical emergencies and call us for dental issues.
Emergency Dental Pricing at Keller Parkway Dental
We believe you shouldn’t have to worry about pricing when you’re in pain. Our treatment costs are transparent and published:
- Simple tooth extractions — $199
- Surgical extractions — $249
- Root canal therapy — $899
- Dental crowns — $899
- Wisdom teeth removal — $299 per tooth
We accept most PPO insurance and can often bill directly. Uninsured patients receive the same transparent flat-rate pricing.
Don’t Wait — Call Now
Dental emergencies get worse with time. An infection doesn’t resolve on its own — it spreads. A cracked tooth becomes a broken tooth. Act fast and we can often save your tooth and get you out of pain the same day.
See our patient specials, then call (817) 431-6995 right now or book online. Keller Parkway Dental — 359 Keller Parkway, Keller, TX 76248. Open Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 9 AM–5 PM.