If you have a knocked-out adult tooth, severe pain that woke you, or rapidly worsening facial swelling, call (254) 965-2777 first. The first 30 to 60 minutes matter more than anything else.

Emergency Dentist in Stephenville, TX

Same-day appointment slots held open every day for genuine dental emergencies. Established patients usually seen within two hours during business hours. After-hours: on-call line reaches Dr. LaDuque directly.

When seconds count

Common dental emergencies we treat today

Emergency dental questions

What counts as a dental emergency?+

A knocked-out adult tooth (the first 60 minutes are critical), severe pain that wakes you at night, facial swelling, a tooth that's loose after trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or a broken tooth with the nerve visible. Call us at (254) 965-2777 first, we hold same-day slots for these situations.

My adult tooth was knocked out, what do I do right now?+

Pick up the tooth by the white crown only, never the root. Rinse for 10 seconds in cold milk, saline, or saliva, never tap water or soap. If you can, gently push the tooth back into the socket and bite on a clean cloth to hold it. If you can't reimplant, store the tooth in cold milk or saliva and call us immediately. The first 30–60 minutes are the most important window for survival.

Do you accept walk-ins for emergencies?+

Call first at (254) 965-2777. We hold same-day emergency appointment slots and can usually see established patients within two hours during business hours. Walk-ins are accommodated when a slot opens, but calling ahead lets us prepare the operatory for your specific emergency.

What about after-hours emergencies?+

For life-threatening symptoms, trouble breathing, signs of severe allergic reaction, or rapidly worsening facial swelling, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For dental emergencies after hours, call (254) 965-2777; the message will direct you to Dr. LaDuque's on-call line. For after-hours pain that isn't a re-implantation case, ibuprofen on a schedule (every 6 hours) and a cold compress will hold most pain until morning.

How much does an emergency dental visit cost?+

A focused emergency exam with X-ray runs $150–$250 and is covered by most PPO plans. Treatment costs depend on the case, a simple filling may run $200–$400, while extraction of a fractured tooth is $300–$600. We tell you what treatment costs before we proceed; care is never delayed for billing.

Do you treat emergencies for non-patients?+

Yes. We see new patients in genuine emergencies even before completing the new-patient paperwork. Bring your insurance card and ID; the rest can be done after we have you out of pain.

I have a severe toothache but no swelling, should I wait?+

Don't. A toothache severe enough to wake you typically signals an infection that's already moving toward the nerve. Antibiotics buy time but don't fix the underlying problem. The same-day visit identifies whether you need a filling, a root canal, or extraction, and the longer you wait the more invasive (and expensive) the treatment becomes.

Will dental insurance cover the emergency?+

Most PPO plans cover the emergency exam and X-ray as a diagnostic visit. Treatment coverage depends on your plan and what's required. We accept Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, and most major PPOs. CareCredit financing is available if your share is more than expected.