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Swollen Jaw · Same-Day Emergency Care
A swollen jaw is often a sign of a dental infection, and Walk-In Dental Clinic at 20919 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, treats it the same day, 7 days a week, including evenings and weekends. Call (713) 999-5328 or walk in; we triage by phone and get ready within your driving time.
Whether the swelling is mild or severe, it should never be ignored. Our emergency dentist finds the cause, controls the infection and relieves your pain as quickly as possible.
Same-day care · Walk-ins welcome · Open weekends · No hidden charges
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; payment plans without it.
Safety First
Yes, jaw swelling should be checked promptly because it often means an infection. Some signs need the ER right away.
If you have any of the signs listed above without breathing or swallowing problems, call us for a same-day visit.
Causes
Most jaw swelling comes from infection or inflammation in a tooth or the tissue around it. Swelling is the body reacting to that infection.
Without treatment, the infection can spread, which is why early care matters. Wisdom teeth are a frequent cause; see our wisdom teeth service.
Call now and we will tell you how soon we can see you today, and what to do on the way in.
Treatment
We treat the source of the swelling, not just the symptoms. Your plan depends on what the exam and X-rays show.
Antibiotics may be prescribed to help stop the infection from spreading.
Draining an abscess relieves pressure and pain. See tooth abscess treatment.
If the tooth can be saved, a root canal removes the infection.
Severely infected teeth may need removal through surgical extraction.
Walk-In Care
You can walk in for a swollen jaw without an appointment. We see patients the same day, 7 days a week.
A swollen jaw can be painful and worrying. You should not have to wait days for an appointment. Our team evaluates the swelling, relieves your discomfort and begins treatment right away.
Walk-ins welcome 7 days a week at 20919 Kingsland Blvd, Katy. Call ahead and we will be ready when you arrive.
At Home
STEP 01
Describe your swelling at (713) 999-5328 so we can triage you.
STEP 02
Apply it on the outside of your face in short intervals.
STEP 03
Use warm salt water to keep the area clean.
STEP 04
Heat and pressing on the swelling can make infection worse.
Payment
We accept most dental insurance plans, cash, debit and all major credit cards. Flexible payment plans and discounts are available for patients without insurance, and pricing is transparent with no hidden fees.
You can focus on relief and recovery instead of worrying about cost. Learn more on our payment page.
Areas We Serve
Our Katy office sits on Kingsland Blvd just off I-10, with easy access from the Grand Parkway (SH 99). Drive time depends on traffic.
We treat patients from Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Richmond, Fulshear, Cypress and Rosenberg. Our article on swollen face from tooth infection has more background.
FAQ
It can be. Jaw swelling often signals an infection or abscess that needs prompt care. If swelling affects breathing or swallowing, or spreads toward the eye or neck, go to the ER or call 911.
Swelling may go down for a while, but the cause usually remains. Prompt treatment of the tooth or gum prevents the infection from returning or spreading.
No. We accept walk-ins and offer same-day visits 7 days a week. Calling (713) 999-5328 first helps us prepare for your arrival.
We use gentle techniques and local anesthesia as needed, and comfort options are discussed with you before treatment begins.
Yes. An impacted or partly erupted wisdom tooth can trap bacteria and cause infection and swelling near the back of the jaw.
Use a cold compress on the outside of your face. Avoid heat, which can encourage an infection to spread, and call us for a same-day visit.
Talk to our team now. We can usually tell you over the phone how soon you can be seen.
Related care
Abscess & Swollen Jaw →
Our infection service
Tooth Abscess Treatment →
Same-day care
Wisdom Teeth Removal →
Relief at the back
Dental Emergency →
What to do now
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.
