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Dental Emergencies

See Us For Urgent Dental Care

Get Fast Relief for Dental Emergencies in Austin

When dental pain strikes, Serenity Dental provides prompt, compassionate emergency care to address your needs quickly. Our team reserves space in our daily schedule for urgent cases, so you'll typically receive same-day treatment for toothaches, broken teeth, lost fillings, or knocked-out teeth. We focus on relieving your pain and solving your Austin dental emergencies right away.

Quick treatment prevents minor issues from becoming serious problems that require more extensive procedures. Our immediate attention helps save teeth that might otherwise be lost due to trauma. Our gentle approach keeps you comfortable while we resolve your emergency, even if you're typically anxious about dental visits.

Experiencing dental pain or damage? Contact us ASAP for same-day emergency care!

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Feel Comfortable Even During Dental Disasters

Dental crises are already stressful without adding treatment anxiety. We offer gentle inhaled sedation with laughing gas to help you relax during your emergency care, if needed. This safe option works within minutes to create a sense of calm. The effects wear off shortly after treatment, allowing you to drive yourself home once your emergency is resolved.

Your physical comfort is always a priority, especially during urgent visits. Our treatment rooms feature comforts that transform emergency care into a pleasant experience.

You can cozy up with soft pillows and warm blankets while headphones let you enjoy calming music and protective glasses shield your eyes from overhead lights. These simple touches help reduce stress during what would otherwise be a tense situation.

Your dentist will assess your condition using technology like digital X-rays, so we can provide the appropriate treatment. Depending on the nature of your emergency, this may include a tooth filling, dental crown, or other restorative treatment.

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Know What to Do Before Reaching Our Office

It's important to take the proper steps before your emergency appointment.

For toothaches, rinse with warm salt water and take over-the-counter pain relievers. If you've broken a tooth, save any fragments and rinse your mouth with warm water.

For a knocked-out tooth, hold it by the crown (not the root) and gently rinse without scrubbing. Try placing it back in the socket or store it in milk or saliva. If a filling or crown comes loose, keep the restoration and apply dental cement from a drugstore as temporary protection.

Soft tissue injuries like cuts to your gums, tongue, or cheeks should be gently cleaned with warm water. Apply gentle pressure with gauze or a tea bag to control bleeding. Cold compresses on the outside of your mouth can reduce swelling and pain for most emergencies.

Contact Serenity Dental at once for any dental emergencies in Austin.

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Hands down the best dental experience around! Dr. Nair is excellent, as are every single one of the staff. Great communication, great systems, great people. Worth the drive, even with the Oak Hill highway construction! Thanks y'all.

H. Y. (Verified Patient)

From start to finish the service was great. This was my first ever time seeing a dentist and getting dental work in all of my 33 years of life and I could do it again. My son also had an appointment. He had been traumatized by a recent, unrelated, hospital visit, and was unsure about seeing the...
From start to finish the service was great. This was my first ever time seeing a dentist and getting dental work in all of my 33 years of life and I could do it again. My son also had an appointment. He had been traumatized by a recent, unrelated, hospital visit, and was unsure about seeing the dentist. He was hesitant at first, but Dr. Nair walked him through his dental appointment. He started off turning his body sideways to avoid making eye contact, but in the end he ended up laying back and listening, even responding to her questions at times. When it was my turn, I had Esmeralda as a hygienist. She walked me through the cleaning and was so reassuring and patient with me. With this being my first time ever seeing a dentist or getting dental work, I had no idea what to expect. There was a minimal amount of times I expressed discomfort and as soon as I did, she stopped immediately, applied more gel, then worked on another area until she discomforted area was for sure numb. Dr. Nair literally walked me through it. As soon as I heard the drill come on, I felt a little anxiety. As soon as the filling started, I hear her not only comforting me through it but also coaching and explaining things to the assistant who was helping her at the time. As soon as a major part was done, she offered to take a break so that I can gather myself. I told her that it was not what I expected and went so smoothly that I was ready to start the next part right away. It was over before I knew it. For my first dental appointment, this was not only thorough, but very comforting through the entire process. I don’t want to find a professional to help back home in the DFW, I am perfectly fine coming back to Dr. Nair’s office in the future.

I. C. (Verified Patient)

Awesome work thanks

A. K. (Verified Patient)

Serenity has the kindest employees, cleanest facility and most efficient work. Esme and I always have fun and relevant conversations and she is the fiercest hygienist with the most gentle touch. The whole team - I LOVE ‘em!!! If you are considering making this your dentist of choice, DO IT!...
Serenity has the kindest employees, cleanest facility and most efficient work. Esme and I always have fun and relevant conversations and she is the fiercest hygienist with the most gentle touch. The whole team - I LOVE ‘em!!! If you are considering making this your dentist of choice, DO IT! Your beautiful teeth and healthy mouth will be the gift you give yourself!

E. K. (Verified Patient)

I recently visited Serenity Dental for a routine checkup and cleaning and had a wonderful experience with Dr. Brinda Nair. She was calm, comforting, and took the time to patiently listen to my concerns before carefully diagnosing my condition. She explained the treatment clearly, performed my...
I recently visited Serenity Dental for a routine checkup and cleaning and had a wonderful experience with Dr. Brinda Nair. She was calm, comforting, and took the time to patiently listen to my concerns before carefully diagnosing my condition. She explained the treatment clearly, performed my filling, and completed the cleaning with great care. Both Dr. Nair and her assistants made me feel completely at ease throughout the process. Overall, it was a smooth and positive experience, and I would highly recommend Serenity Dental to anyone looking for professional and compassionate dental care.

S. S. (Verified Patient)

Amazing dentist, been going for years.Very caring doctor and staff!!

J. L. (Verified Patient)

Great friendly office! Anastasia is the best!

R. G. (Verified Patient)

Excellent service, Dr Brinda is great and all other employees. I love her services and the staff

P. M. (Verified Patient)

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Nair and Dr. Rao. They are not only incredible dentists but also genuinely wonderful people. Their gentle approach and expertise make every visit a positive experience. The entire team, from the support staff to the office staff, are also fantastic. They...
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Nair and Dr. Rao. They are not only incredible dentists but also genuinely wonderful people. Their gentle approach and expertise make every visit a positive experience. The entire team, from the support staff to the office staff, are also fantastic. They are all so kind, professional, and create a truly welcoming atmosphere. I feel lucky to have found them!

H. T. (Verified Patient)

As a person whose entire life, has been a struggle with crippling anxiety just walking in the front door of a dentist office. I can tell you there is something different and wonderful about Brinda Nair, as a care giver, they have the care and the giving part down pat. Moreover nothing feels...
As a person whose entire life, has been a struggle with crippling anxiety just walking in the front door of a dentist office. I can tell you there is something different and wonderful about Brinda Nair, as a care giver, they have the care and the giving part down pat. Moreover nothing feels painted on, there’s no contrivances, they’re trustworthy with their words and clear with their actions. Put it this way, I moved almost one hour away from the office and still make the commute because it’s worth it to me. She has made a real and lasting difference in my life. Jerry Wheat.

J. W. (Verified Patient)

Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Emergencies

What qualifies as a dental emergency?
Dental emergencies include severe toothaches, knocked-out teeth, loose or broken teeth, lost or broken fillings or crowns, facial swelling, and soft tissue injuries causing significant bleeding. Anything causing severe pain, potential tooth loss, or infection risk should be treated promptly to prevent complications.
How quickly can I be seen for a dental emergency?
We reserve space in our daily schedule specifically for emergencies and typically offer same-day appointments for patients in pain. Call us early in the day when possible and we'll get you into the office as soon as we can.
Will my dental emergency be expensive to treat?
Costs vary depending on the specific emergency and necessary treatment. Many dental insurance plans provide better coverage for emergency care than elective procedures. We offer several payment options, including financing plans for unexpected dental expenses. Our focus is getting you out of pain first.