Emergency Dentist of Austin
Dental Abscess Treatment
(512) 961-6200
What Exactly Is A Dental Abscess?
At Emergency Dentist of Austin, we treat abscesses quickly to relieve pain, drain the infection, and prevent it from spreading further into your mouth or body.
Signs You May Have A Dental Abscess
Swelling in the face, cheek, or jaw
Tooth sensitivity to hot and cold that lingers
Tender or swollen lymph nodes in your neck
How We Treat A Dental Abscess
Urgent Appointments For Urgent Infections
Same-Day Care
An abscess is an active infection that won't resolve on its own. We prioritize same-day appointments for patients showing signs of one.
Evening Appointments
Infections don't wait for convenient timing. If you need care after 5pm, let us know and we'll work to fit you in.
Weekend Appointments
We offer weekend appointments so a Saturday abscess doesn't mean suffering through the weekend before getting help.
Why A Dental Abscess Needs Prompt Treatment
1
Infections Spread If Left Alone
A dental abscess will not heal on its own, and untreated infection can spread to your jaw, neck, or bloodstream in serious cases.
2
Fast Pain Relief
Draining and treating an abscess typically brings dramatic pain relief, often within a day of treatment.
3
Protect Your Overall Health
In rare but serious cases, an untreated dental infection can become a life-threatening medical emergency. Prompt treatment keeps that risk low.
4
Save The Tooth When Possible
Catching an abscess early gives us a better chance of saving the tooth with a root canal, rather than needing to extract it.
Care You Can Count On
Areas We Serve
Austin
Round Rock
Cedar Park
Georgetown
Kyle
Leander
Elgin
Liberty Hill
Buda
Lakeway
West Lake Hills
Hutto
Manor
Bee Cave
Dripping Springs
Del Valle
Dental Abscess Questions, Answered
Is A Dental Abscess A Medical Emergency?
It can become one. If you're experiencing facial swelling, difficulty breathing or swallowing, a high fever, or swelling that's spreading toward your eye or neck, seek emergency medical care immediately in addition to calling our office.
Can A Dental Abscess Go Away On Its Own?
No. An abscess is an active bacterial infection that requires treatment to resolve. It may seem to improve temporarily if it drains on its own, but the underlying infection is still there and needs to be treated.
What Happens If I Ignore A Dental Abscess?
The infection can spread to surrounding teeth, your jawbone, or other areas of your body. In rare, severe cases, untreated dental infections have led to serious, life-threatening complications.
Will I Need Antibiotics For A Dental Abscess?
Not always — draining the abscess and treating the source is often enough. Antibiotics are typically reserved for cases where the infection has spread beyond the immediate area.
Does Treating A Dental Abscess Hurt?
We numb the area before any procedure, so treatment itself shouldn't be painful. Most patients feel significant relief once the abscess is drained and the infection is addressed.
How Much Does Dental Abscess Treatment Cost?
Cost depends on the treatment required — draining and a filling costs less than a root canal or extraction. We offer a guaranteed payment plan to help make urgent care affordable.
Don't Wait Out the Pain
