Walk-Ins Welcome · Open 7 Days
Walk-Ins Welcome· Open 7 Days, Evenings & Weekends
Dental Infection Emergency Care
Walk-In Dental Clinic at 20919 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, treats tooth abscesses and swollen jaw infections with same-day and walk-in care, and we are open 7 days a week, including evenings and weekends. A dental abscess is a pus-filled infection that does not go away on its own, so prompt treatment is the safest way to stop the pain and protect your health.
We serve Houston, Katy, Cypress, Fulshear and nearby areas. Call (713) 999-5328 and we will triage your symptoms by phone and have a room ready within your driving time.
Same-day abscess care · Walk-ins welcome · Open weekends · Insurance accepted (exclusions apply)
Walk in or call ahead and see a dentist the same day.
Evenings and weekends for urgent dental problems.
Thorough numbing and a calm, step-by-step approach.
Most insurance accepted (exclusions apply); payment plans without it.
Emergency First
Go to the ER or call 911 if facial swelling makes it hard to breathe or swallow, or if swelling is spreading toward your eye or down your neck. These signs can mean a serious, spreading infection that needs hospital care immediately. For swelling without those signs, call us for a same-day dental visit.
Understanding Abscesses
An abscess forms when bacteria invade the pulp of a tooth or the gum, usually from an untreated cavity, a cracked tooth or gum disease. When pus builds up and has nowhere to drain, it creates a visible swelling, intense pressure and pain. Abscesses can form at the tooth root, in the gum tissue or in the surrounding jawbone.
Without care, the infection can spread to the jaw, neck or even the bloodstream, which is why timely treatment is so important.
Call now and we will tell you how soon we can see you today, and what to do on the way in.
Symptoms
Abscess symptoms often begin with a throbbing toothache that gets steadily worse, followed by swelling. Watch for:
Read more in our guides to the symptoms of tooth infection and facial swelling from a tooth infection.
Treatment
Yes. A dentist can drain an abscess, and doing it promptly usually brings fast relief, but the underlying cause must also be treated so the infection does not return. Our team provides a complete evaluation and treatment plan.
Even if the pain fades or the abscess drains on its own, the infection may still be there and can come back stronger. Visiting a dentist is essential either way.
Exam and X-rays to find the source of infection.
Relieves pressure and pain from the abscess.
Prescribed when the dentist decides they are appropriate.
A root canal to save the tooth, or an extraction when it cannot be saved.
Same-day abscess care in Katy, 7 days a week. Call (713) 999-5328 now.
Your Visit
We check how far the infection has spread, relieve the pressure and plan the treatment that removes the source.
STEP 01
Call (713) 999-5328; we ask about swelling, fever and breathing, and tell you if you need the ER instead.
STEP 02
The dentist locates the abscess and checks the tooth root and jawbone.
STEP 03
Drainage and, if appropriate, antibiotics to control the infection.
STEP 04
Root canal or extraction, with options and costs explained first.
STEP 05
Home-care instructions and a clear plan for follow-up.
Do Not Wait
An untreated abscess can spread and cause serious complications, so the earlier you get care, the better the outcome.
For home steps while you arrange care, see how to reduce a swollen face from a tooth infection. Avoid heat on the swelling and never try to pop an abscess yourself.
Getting Here
Our office is at 20919 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77450, just off I-10 with easy access from the Grand Parkway (SH 99). We welcome walk-ins 7 days a week for tooth abscesses and swollen jaw emergencies from Katy, Cypress, Fulshear, Richmond, Sugar Land and across Greater Houston. Drive times depend on traffic, so call ahead and we will be ready. We accept most dental insurance (exclusions apply), cash and major cards, with payment plans for patients without insurance.
FAQ
Go to the ER or call 911 if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, or swelling spreading toward your eye or neck. Otherwise, a dentist can usually treat the cause of a swollen jaw the same day.
No. An abscess may drain or stop hurting, but the infection usually remains and can return or spread. The source must be treated with a root canal or extraction.
Yes, in many cases. After examining the area and taking X-rays, the dentist can drain the abscess to relieve pressure and then plan treatment for the cause.
Sometimes. Antibiotics help control spreading infection, but they do not remove the source. Your dentist decides whether they are needed alongside drainage, a root canal or an extraction.
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome 7 days a week. Calling (713) 999-5328 first lets us triage your symptoms and have a room ready within your driving time.
Rinse gently with warm salt water, use a cold compress on the outside of the cheek and take over-the-counter pain medicine only as directed. Do not apply heat or try to pop the swelling, and get seen as soon as possible.
We accept most dental insurance plans on an indemnity basis (exclusions apply). We explain the cost before treatment and offer discounts and payment plans for patients without insurance.
Talk to our team now. We can usually tell you over the phone how soon you can be seen.
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Walk-in availability · Open 7 days
20919 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77450
Tell us what is wrong and when you would like to come. We will call you back with the current wait, so you can skip the waiting room.
