Emergency root canal

• Throbbing tooth pain that does not settle, or wakes you at night
• Pain that lingers after something hot or cold
• Swelling in the gum or face near a tooth
• A pimple-like bump on the gum
• A tooth that has darkened after a knock

Swelling that spreads to your eye or neck, or makes it hard to breathe or swallow, needs a hospital emergency room first.

Root canals here are done by Dr. Terrany, our endodontist, in the same building, without a referral. We are open seven days: Monday to Friday 9 to 5, Saturday 9 to 3 and Sunday 8 to 2.

We take an X-ray, find the source of the pain and get you comfortable. The infected nerve is removed, the canals cleaned and sealed, and the tooth usually needs a crown afterwards to protect it. Read more about root canal treatment and what it costs.

Can I come in today?

Yes. Walk-ins are welcome for dental emergencies whenever we are open, seven days a week. Call 713-766-1122 first and we can be ready for you. Whether the root canal is done that visit depends on the tooth; we will get you out of pain either way.

Does a root canal hurt?

The treatment itself is done numb and feels much like a filling. It is the infection beforehand that hurts; the root canal is what stops it.

What if I cannot afford it right now?

We offer payment plans and financing, and bill most insurance directly. Tell us, and we will work out a plan with you.