Emergency Dentist in Frisco, Texas

A dental emergency rarely happens at a convenient time. A cracked molar at dinner, a toothache that kept you up all night, a crown that came off in a granola bar, or swelling that seems to get worse by the hour. As an emergency dentist in Frisco, Forest Dental Cafe keeps time in the schedule for same-day emergencies so patients in pain can be seen quickly, diagnosed accurately, and treated by Dr. Demian Kim in the same office.

This page explains what counts as a dental emergency, what to do before you get here, what we can treat during the same visit, and how patients in Frisco, Little Elm, and The Colony typically pay for emergency care.

What Counts as a Dental Emergency?

If you are not sure, call us. As a general rule, the following should be seen the same day or as soon as possible:

• Severe or throbbing toothache that over-the-counter pain relievers do not control
• A cracked, chipped, or broken tooth, especially if it is sharp or sensitive
• A knocked-out or loosened adult tooth
• Swelling in the gums, face, or jaw, or a pimple-like bump on the gum (signs of an abscess)
• A lost filling or crown
• Wisdom tooth pain with swelling or difficulty opening your mouth
• Bleeding that will not stop after an extraction

Go to the nearest emergency room if facial swelling affects your breathing or swallowing, if you have a high fever with swelling, or if you were injured in an accident that may involve your jaw or head. Those situations need hospital care first.

How Same-Day Care Works With Our Emergency Dentist in Frisco

1. Call 214.469.1001. Calling is the fastest way to get a same-day spot. Tell us what happened and where it hurts.
2. Exam and imaging. Dr. Kim examines the tooth and takes digital X-rays. When a fracture or infection is hard to see on a standard X-ray, we use 3D CBCT imaging right in our office. Learn more about our dental technology.
3. A clear explanation before anything starts. You will hear what is wrong, what your options are, and what each option costs. Nothing is done without your agreement.
4. Treatment in the same visit whenever possible. Most patients leave out of pain, with the problem either fixed or stabilized until a follow-up visit.

What We Can Treat in the Same Visit

Because most procedures are handled in-house, an emergency visit does not usually turn into a referral and a second waiting list.

• Toothaches and infections: diagnosis, pain relief, and root canal treatment when the nerve is infected or inflamed
• Broken or chipped teeth: bonding, fillings, or a temporary crown to protect the tooth
• Lost fillings and crowns: recementing the crown if it is intact, or a new restoration if not
• Extractions: including wisdom teeth, when a tooth cannot or should not be saved
• Teeth that cannot be saved: dental implants, bone grafting, and sinus lifts are done in our office, so replacement planning can start right away

Why Seeing an Emergency Dentist in Frisco Quickly Matters

A dental emergency left untreated usually gets worse, not better. Infection can spread beyond the tooth, pain tends to intensify, and a problem that could have been fixed with a filling can turn into a root canal or an extraction. Getting seen the same day is not only about comfort. It protects the tooth, your overall health, and often your budget. The American Dental Association offers a helpful overview of common dental emergencies and first steps.

What to Do Before You Get Here

Knocked-out tooth: pick it up by the crown (the white part), not the root. Rinse it gently without scrubbing. If you can, place it back in the socket and bite on a clean cloth. If not, keep it in milk or inside your cheek and come in right away. The best chance of saving the tooth is within the first hour.

Broken or cracked tooth: rinse with warm water, save any pieces, and use a cold compress on the outside of your cheek for swelling. Avoid chewing on that side.

Severe toothache: rinse with warm water and floss gently to remove anything caught between the teeth. An over-the-counter pain reliever can help. Do not place aspirin directly on the gum, as it can burn the tissue.

Lost crown: keep the crown and bring it with you. Many crowns can be recemented if they are undamaged.

Swelling: use a cold compress, not heat, and call us the same day. Swelling usually means infection, and infections do not resolve on their own.

For a longer step-by-step guide, read Knocked-Out Tooth, Broken Tooth, or Toothache? What to Do Before You See a Dentist.

Nervous About Being Seen?

Many emergency patients have avoided the dentist for a while, often because of past experiences. That is not something you need to explain or apologize for. Choosing an emergency dentist in Frisco you can trust matters when you are in pain. Dr. Kim earned his DDS from NYU College of Dentistry, has practiced at this Frisco location since 2015, and is a member of the American Dental Association and the Texas Dental Association. Our office was designed to feel like a calm cafe rather than a clinic, and we walk you through each step before it happens. For patients with significant anxiety, we also offer sedation dentistry. Korean-speaking patients can also be seen in Korean. Learn more about our Korean-speaking dental care.

Paying for Emergency Care

We discuss the cost of treatment before we begin, so there are no surprises at checkout. We are in-network with most major PPO dental insurance plans, and patients without insurance can join our in-house membership plan. We also accept CareCredit and Cherry financing for larger treatment. See Finance & Insurance for details.

Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Dental Care

Can I be seen today? In most cases, yes. We reserve time for same-day emergencies on the days we are open. Calling is the fastest way to get a spot.

Do I need to be an existing patient? No. We see new patients for emergencies. If it is your first visit, see what to expect as a new patient.

Will the pain go away on its own? Sometimes the pain fades, but the cause usually does not. A tooth that stops hurting can mean the nerve has died, and the infection can continue to spread. It is worth having it checked.

Do I need antibiotics? Antibiotics can help control a spreading infection, but they do not fix the source. Most dental infections need treatment such as drainage, a root canal, or an extraction.

How much does an emergency dentist in Frisco cost? It depends on what the problem turns out to be. Every emergency visit starts with an exam and the X-rays needed for a diagnosis, and we explain the cost of any treatment before we begin. Insurance, our membership plan, and financing can all apply.

What if it happens after hours? Call our office and leave a message, and we will contact you as soon as we open. If swelling affects your breathing or swallowing, go to the nearest emergency room.

Get Same-Day Emergency Dental Care in Frisco

Forest Dental Cafe serves patients throughout Frisco, Little Elm, The Colony, Prosper, and north Plano. If you are in pain, call our emergency dentist in Frisco first. We will tell you honestly whether it needs to be seen today.

Call 214.469.1001 or request an appointment online.

8075 FM 423, Suite 110, Frisco, TX 75036