Same-day emergency appointments
Hammons Family Dental holds time open every weekday for emergency patients at its Georgetown office, 1502 Blue Ridge Drive, Suite 101. Call (512) 713-1101 as early in the day as possible and we will work to see you the same day for a toothache, broken or cracked tooth, knocked-out tooth, lost crown or filling, abscess, or dental trauma. Treatment is provided by Dr. Travis Hammons, DDS, a U.S. Army veteran with 15+ years of experience in Central Texas.
In pain right now? Call, don't book online —
(512) 713-1101Dental emergencies don't schedule themselves. Our Georgetown office reserves appointment time every weekday specifically for patients who need to be seen today — existing patients and new patients alike. Call early: the sooner we know you're coming, the more likely we can fit you into that day's opening.
Is this an emergency?
These are the situations we treat same-day. If yours isn't listed, call (512) 713-1101 anyway — a two-minute conversation is the fastest way to know.
Pain that keeps you awake, throbs, radiates to the jaw or ear, or doesn't respond to over-the-counter pain relief usually signals infection or nerve involvement. It rarely resolves on its own.
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A permanent tooth that has been fully displaced is the most time-sensitive dental emergency there is. Handle it by the crown, keep it moist, and get to the office as fast as you can.
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Even a small fracture can expose dentin or pulp. Sharp edges cut the tongue and cheek, and an untreated crack tends to propagate until the tooth can no longer be saved with a simple restoration.
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The exposed tooth underneath is vulnerable to sensitivity, decay, and further fracture. Save the restoration if you have it — in many cases it can be recemented rather than remade.
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Facial swelling, a gum boil, a bad taste, or fever alongside tooth pain point to infection. Dental infections can spread, and they need prompt treatment rather than watchful waiting.
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A fall, sports collision, or car accident can loosen, displace, or fracture teeth in ways that aren't visible or painful at first. An exam and x-ray now prevents a much larger problem later.
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Before you get here
General first-aid guidance while you're on your way to the office. It is not a substitute for being examined.
Call (512) 713-1101 before you drive over. We'll tell you what to bring, what to do in the meantime, and roughly when we can get you in the chair — and we can start paperwork before you arrive.
Do this firstFor a bleeding socket or soft-tissue injury, bite firmly on clean gauze for 10–15 minutes without checking it repeatedly. For swelling or a blow to the face, hold a cold compress to the outside of the cheek in 20-minute intervals.
While you waitPick a knocked-out tooth up by the crown, never the root. Rinse it gently with water only — don't scrub it or use soap. If you can, place it back in the socket and bite on gauze. If you can't, keep it in milk or in your own saliva and bring it with you. Bring any broken fragments too.
Time-sensitiveTake over-the-counter pain relief as directed on the label, provided you can take it safely given your medical history and current medications. Never place aspirin directly against the gum — it burns the tissue. Rinsing with warm salt water can ease discomfort. Avoid very hot, very cold, hard, or sugary food on that side.
On your wayEmergency treatment
The Georgetown office has digital x-rays, 3D CBCT imaging, and CEREC same-day crown milling on site — so a great deal of emergency treatment is finished in one appointment instead of three.
Exam and x-ray to find the actual source of the pain, followed by definitive treatment — not just a prescription and a follow-up appointment three weeks out.
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A fractured or heavily damaged tooth can often be crowned in one visit — designed, milled, and bonded in-office. No temporary crown and no second numbing appointment.
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Lost fillings replaced and displaced crowns or bridges recemented, usually in a short appointment, so the exposed tooth structure is sealed the same day.
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Re-implantation and splinting of displaced teeth where the tooth can be saved, and gentle extraction where it can't — with replacement options discussed at the same visit.
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Drainage, definitive treatment of the source, and antibiotics where clinically indicated. Infections are treated, not just medicated and sent home.
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Nitrous oxide and oral sedation are available for emergency treatment, so a bad experience in the past doesn't have to stop you from getting out of pain today.
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Important
Most dental problems are treated faster, better, and far less expensively in a dental office than in an emergency room — a hospital can generally manage your pain and infection, but it cannot fix the tooth.
There are exceptions. Go to the nearest emergency room or call 911, rather than calling us, if you have swelling that is affecting your breathing or your ability to swallow, bleeding that will not stop with sustained pressure, a suspected broken jaw, or a head injury involving loss of consciousness, confusion, or vomiting.
For everything else, call the office. If we can't see you before we close, we would still rather hear from you and point you somewhere appropriate.
Office hours
Call (512) 713-1101 first thing in the morning for the best chance at a same-day emergency slot. If you reach us after hours, leave a message and book online — we work through overnight messages before the first appointment of the day.
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
FAQ
Yes, in most cases. Our Georgetown office at 1502 Blue Ridge Drive reserves appointment time each weekday for emergency patients, including new patients. Call (512) 713-1101 as early in the day as you can — morning calls have the best chance of a same-day appointment. If we cannot see you before closing, we will tell you that directly rather than leaving you waiting.
Severe or worsening tooth pain, a knocked-out tooth, a broken or cracked tooth, a lost crown or filling, facial swelling or an abscess, bleeding that won't stop, and dental injuries from an accident or sports collision are all treated as emergencies. If you are unsure, call the office and describe what is happening — that conversation costs nothing and takes two minutes.
Pick it up by the crown, never the root. Rinse it gently with water only, without scrubbing it or using soap. If you can, place it back into the socket and bite gently on clean gauze. If you can't, keep it moist in milk or your own saliva and bring it with you. A knocked-out permanent tooth is the most time-critical dental emergency there is, so call the office on your way.
Yes. You do not need to be an established patient of Hammons Family Dental to be seen for a dental emergency at our Georgetown office. We will take a history, examine and x-ray the area, and treat the problem the same visit wherever clinically possible.
It depends entirely on what the exam and x-rays show, so any number quoted over the phone before we've looked would be a guess. What we will do is explain the findings, present your options and their costs, and get your agreement before beginning treatment. We accept most major PPO dental plans, offer an in-house dental plan for uninsured patients, and offer third-party financing through CareCredit. Call (512) 713-1101 to discuss your situation.
Usually not. A hospital ER can manage pain and infection, but it is not equipped to treat the tooth itself, so most patients end up in a dental chair anyway — after a long wait and a much larger bill. Do go to the ER or call 911 for swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, bleeding that won't stop under sustained pressure, a suspected broken jaw, or a head injury with loss of consciousness.
Yes. Nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation are available for emergency appointments at the Georgetown office. Tell us when you call that dental anxiety is a concern and we'll plan for it, including allowing extra chair time so nothing feels rushed.
Yes. We see patients of every age at the Georgetown office, including children with knocked-out or broken teeth, sports injuries, and toothaches. Bring any tooth fragments with you, and call ahead so we know a child is coming and can prepare the room.
What Georgetown patients say
Same-day appointments
Dental pain almost never improves on its own, and the treatment is nearly always simpler and less expensive the earlier you come in. Call (512) 713-1101 now, or book online if it can wait until tomorrow.