Toothaches & Broken Teeth in North Austin, TX
Get relief for a painful or broken tooth with a prompt exam, digital X-rays, and a clear repair plan at our Research Blvd. office.
Let the exam pinpoint the cause
Pain when biting and lingering temperature sensitivity often point to different problems, and your exam pinpoints which one you have. Tell the team when symptoms began, what triggers them, and whether a piece of tooth or restoration has broken. Include swelling, fever, or changes in how your teeth meet.
For a toothache or a localized break, call the dental office right away for guidance. A tooth that stops hurting often still needs care, so keep your appointment. For breathing or swallowing trouble, severe bleeding, or a major facial injury, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Match the repair to the cause
A filling may be sufficient
A small cavity or a minor chip can often be fixed with bonding or a tooth-colored filling. Your dentist checks the size and location of the damage, your bite, and the overall health of the tooth, using digital X-rays to see the full picture beneath the surface.
A crown may protect a weakened tooth
Larger fractures and heavily filled teeth get a crown to restore strength and full function, often in a single CEREC visit right here in the office. Your dentist confirms whether any other care should come first.
Some problems need a different approach
When pain comes from the nerve or the tissues around a tooth, root canal therapy or periodontal care can often save it. When removal is the better path, your dentist explains extraction and replacement options. Either way, you will understand the cause and your choices before treatment begins.
Manage the interval before dental assessment
Keep the area protected
Chew on the other side, and keep any crown or tooth fragment to bring to your visit. Keep the area gently clean and steer clear of whatever triggers the pain. If a sharp edge is irritating your cheek or tongue, call us for guidance.
Treat temporary relief as temporary
Rinse with warm salt water, and if your face is swollen, hold a cold compress against your cheek in 15-minute intervals. Ibuprofen or acetaminophen taken as directed can ease the pain until your visit, and keep aspirin off the gums. Your dentist then treats the cause.
Clarify what the urgent visit completes
An assessment may lead to definitive treatment or a temporary step while further care is arranged. Ask what remains to be done and when to return. If a specialist referral is needed, understand the reason and contact plan. Call us right away if symptoms worsen after temporary treatment.
Urgent tooth care near Research Boulevard
Call (512) 795-9960 before heading to our North Austin office at 10740 Research Blvd., Suite 125. We reserve emergency time every day we are open, so in most cases we can see you the same day. Hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00am to 6:00pm and Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, which gives North Austin patients a Friday option for urgent care. For serious warning signs, call 911 first.
Locally owned for 16 years and led by a U.S. Army veteran, our practice has two dentists who both see patients on Research Blvd. Get to know Dr. Hammons and Dr. Jain.
Plan your visit to North Austin
New patients without dental insurance can start with the $129 Complete Care New Patient Experience, which includes a comprehensive exam, digital X-rays, a healthy mouth cleaning, and an oral cancer screening. For treatment beyond that first visit, CareCredit, Cherry, Prosper, and our in-house dental plan are all available. See our financial options.
Hammons Family Dental — North Austin
10740 Research Blvd., Suite 125Austin, TX 78759(512) 795-9960
Mon–Thu 7:00am–6:00pm · Fri 8:00am–5:00pm · Closed Saturday–Sunday
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1502 Blue Ridge Dr., Suite 101Georgetown, TX 78626(512) 713-1101
Mon–Thu 7:00am–6:00pm · Closed Friday–Sunday
Schedule nowToothaches & Broken Teeth questions in North Austin
My toothache stopped. Do I still need a visit?
Yes, it is worth coming in. Decay, a crack, or an infection can keep progressing after the pain fades, and early diagnosis usually means simpler, less invasive treatment. Call the North Austin team to describe what happened, especially if you have had swelling, a broken tooth, or pain that keeps coming back.
How do I know if a broken tooth is urgent?
Call us and describe the damage, pain, bleeding, and any looseness, and we will tell you how soon to come in. Same-day visits are available in most cases. For breathing or swallowing trouble, uncontrolled bleeding, or a major facial injury, go to the emergency room first.
Will antibiotics fix a toothache?
Antibiotics help when an infection is present, and lasting relief comes from treating the tooth itself. Your dentist examines the tooth and recommends the right care, prescribing antibiotics when they are needed. Mention swelling, fever, or other symptoms when you call, and use only medicine prescribed for you.
My crown came off. Can it go back on?
Often, yes. Keep the crown safe and bring it with you, and your dentist will check the crown, the tooth underneath, and why it came loose. Until then, chew on the other side and skip household glue. If the crown or tooth is damaged, a new CEREC crown can often be made in one visit.
Is North Austin open Fridays for toothaches?
Yes. We are open Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm as well as Monday through Thursday 7:00am to 6:00pm, and emergency time is reserved every day we are open. Call (512) 795-9960 to describe your symptoms, and in most cases we can see you the same day.
Fix a toothache or broken tooth in North Austin
Tell us what hurts, what broke, and when it started. We will help you arrange an appropriate dental assessment.
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