Emergency Dentist in Houston

Saturday morning or Sunday lunchtime, dental emergencies do not wait, and neither do we. Zara is open seven days a week, and walk-ins are welcome for emergencies whenever we are open. Call 713-766-1122 on the way and we can be ready for you.

• Severe tooth pain.
• Bleeding from the mouth that will not stop.
• A knocked-out tooth.
• Infection: swelling in the gums, face or jaw, often with a bad taste or fever.

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Emergency dental care in Houston, seven days a week

A dental emergency does not wait for Monday, and neither do we. Zara Dental is open every day of the week, walk-ins are welcome for emergencies, and calling first gets you seen faster. The price is the same on a Saturday or Sunday as on a weekday.

Because our specialists work here, the treatment that ends the pain can often happen on the same visit: an emergency root canal with our endodontist, or an emergency extraction with our oral surgeon, without a referral across town.

Zara Dental is at 6295 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77081, about a mile and a half from Gulfton, Sharpstown and Braeburn, and a short drive from Meyerland and Bellaire. We are open Monday to Friday 9 to 5, Saturday 9 to 3 and Sunday 8 to 2, we bill 254 insurance plans directly, and there is a Spanish-speaking dentist on the team. Book online or call 713-766-1122.

A chipped or cracked tooth can usually wait for a normal appointment, unless a sharp edge is cutting your mouth or it hurts.

A toothache you can manage still needs seeing soon, but you can book an appointment instead of coming straight in.

A lost crown or filling is not usually an emergency, but we will try to fit you in sooner than a routine visit.

Not sure? Call 713-766-1122. Even if it is not an emergency, we can often get you in earlier than you expect.

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What to Do in a Dental Emergency?

• Stay calm.
• Relieve the pain: a cold compress on the cheek and an over-the-counter painkiller.
• Protect the tooth: avoid chewing on that side.
• Knocked-out tooth: pick it up by the crown, not the root, rinse it gently, and keep it in milk or in your cheek. Come in straight away.
• Bleeding: press clean gauze on the spot firmly for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Broken tooth: rinse with warm water and keep any pieces.
• Call us.

Tooth pain spreads into the rest of your life: a mild ache can turn into headaches, lost sleep and not being able to eat. A dental emergency is not the same as a medical one, and you do not need the ER for it. We see new and existing patients for emergency appointments.

If you have trouble breathing or swallowing, or swelling spreading down your neck, go to the emergency room.

• Toothache.
• Chipped or broken teeth.
• Bleeding and pain after a tooth extraction.
• Broken braces.
• An abscess.
• A lost crown or filling.

If you or someone in your care has pain, swelling, numbness, a change in gum colour, or trouble chewing or drinking, get seen today. Getting it treated early stops more damage and usually means simpler treatment.

Call 713-766-1122 for an emergency appointment at Zara Dental, 6295 Bissonnet St, Houston. We are open Monday to Friday 9 to 5, Saturday 9 to 3 and Sunday 8 to 2, and the person who answers will tell you what to do next.

Can I walk in for a dental emergency?

Yes. Walk-ins are welcome for dental emergencies, and calling 713-766-1122 before you come gets you seen faster.

Are you open for emergencies on weekends?

Yes. Zara Dental is open Saturday 9 to 3 and Sunday 8 to 2, as well as Monday to Friday 9 to 5, and weekend visits cost the same as weekdays.

What counts as a dental emergency?

Severe tooth pain, a knocked-out or broken tooth, swelling in the face or gums, bleeding that will not stop and a lost filling or crown that leaves a tooth exposed all need to be seen quickly. If you have swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, go to the ER.

Do you take insurance for emergency visits?

Yes. We bill 254 insurance plans directly, and without insurance you can pay over time with Cherry and other lenders.