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Tooth Abscess · Same-Day Infection Care
Walk-In Dental Clinic at 20919 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, provides same-day tooth abscess treatment 7 days a week, including evenings and weekends. Call (713) 999-5328 or walk in; we triage your symptoms by phone and get ready within your driving time.
A tooth abscess is a serious bacterial infection that causes pain, swelling and pressure. It will not heal on its own, and without treatment it can spread. Our emergency dentist relieves the pain, treats the infection and works to save your tooth.
Same-day infection care · Walk-ins welcome · Open weekends · Most insurance accepted
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.
The Basics
A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus caused by a bacterial infection in the tooth or the gum around it. Where it forms depends on the source of the infection.
Each type needs a prompt evaluation by an emergency dentist. Our abscess and swollen jaw service explains our approach in more detail.
Symptoms
The most common signs are severe, throbbing pain and swelling near the tooth. Symptoms often get worse over time.
Call now and we will tell you how soon we can see you today, and what to do on the way in.
Why It Is Urgent
A tooth abscess is an emergency because the infection does not go away by itself and can spread beyond the tooth. Early treatment stops it and protects your health.
Without care, the infection can reach the jawbone, the soft tissues of the face and neck, the sinuses and, in serious cases, the bloodstream.
Treatment
Treatment aims to remove the infection, relieve pressure and save the tooth when possible. The dentist recommends a plan after examining the tooth and X-rays.
We also manage pain and swelling so you feel better as quickly as possible.
Draining the abscess releases pus and pressure for fast relief.
Medication may be prescribed to help control the infection.
Root canal therapy removes infected pulp and keeps your natural tooth.
When a tooth cannot be saved, extraction removes the source of infection.
Walk-ins welcome 7 days a week at 20919 Kingsland Blvd, Katy. Call ahead and we will be ready when you arrive.
Do Not Wait
Ignoring an abscess usually leads to more pain, a wider infection and a greater chance of losing the tooth.
Sometimes the pain suddenly eases when an abscess drains on its own. That does not mean the infection is gone. Read more about tooth infection symptoms.
Your Visit
STEP 01
Call (713) 999-5328 so we can triage you, or come straight in.
STEP 02
We find the source and extent of the infection.
STEP 03
Drainage, root canal or extraction as needed, with costs explained first.
STEP 04
Clear instructions and a follow-up visit if one is needed.
Areas We Serve
Our office is 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. We accept most dental insurance, cash, debit and major credit cards, with discounts and payment plans for uninsured patients. See payment options.
FAQ
No. An abscess needs professional dental treatment. The pain may ease if it drains, but the infection remains and can worsen or spread.
It can be. Untreated infection can spread to the jaw, face, neck and beyond. Swelling with trouble breathing or swallowing, or swelling moving toward the eye or neck, needs the ER or 911.
Yes. Walk-In Dental Clinic accepts walk-in patients 7 days a week. Calling (713) 999-5328 first lets us prepare for your visit.
Not always. Many abscessed teeth can be saved with drainage and root canal treatment. Extraction is recommended only when the tooth cannot be restored.
We offer same-day and walk-in visits. When you call ahead, we triage your symptoms and aim to be ready within your driving time.
Antibiotics can help control infection, but they do not remove its source. The tooth still needs treatment such as drainage, a root canal or extraction.
Yes. We are open 7 days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays, so you can get infection care without waiting for a weekday.
Talk to our team now. We can usually tell you over the phone how soon you can be seen.
Related care
Swollen Jaw Dentist →
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Same-day relief
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.
