Dental Infection Support in Houston, TX

Tooth pain and swelling need timely evaluation. We can help assess severity, provide interim relief, and guide next steps.

Overview

Dental infections may cause tooth pain, swelling, or fever and often require definitive dental treatment. We can evaluate urgent concerns and provide interim support when appropriate.

Common Symptoms

  • Tooth pain or sensitivity
  • Gum swelling
  • Facial swelling
  • Fever (sometimes)
  • Bad taste or drainage

When to Seek Care

  • Facial swelling, fever, or spreading redness
  • Trouble swallowing or breathing (emergency)
  • Severe pain not controlled with OTC meds

Treatment Approach

  • Pain/symptom relief guidance
  • Antibiotics when clinically indicated
  • Referral guidance to a dentist/oral surgeon

Insurance & Self-Pay Pricing

Lifeline Urgent Care accepts most major commercial insurance plans and offers transparent self-pay pricing for uninsured patients.
We provide affordable urgent care visits, X-rays, labs, and minor procedures with no hidden fees.

Walk in or book online for fast, local, in-network urgent care near you—same-day treatment, evenings and weekends.

Proudly Serving Houston & Surrounding Communities

Houston Core & Inner Loop

Houston Core & Inner Loop: Energy Corridor, Memorial, Memorial City, Memorial Villages, Piney Point Village, Hunters Creek, Hedwig Village, Bunker Hill Village, River Oaks, Montrose, Midtown, Downtown Houston, West University Place, Bellaire, The Heights

West & Southwest Houston

West & Southwest Houston: Westchase, Briar Forest, West Oaks, Eldridge/West Oaks, Addicks/Park Ten, Royal Oaks, Tanglewood, Galleria/Uptown, Spring Branch, Alief, Sharpstown, Chinatown/International District

Greater Houston Suburbs

Greater Houston Suburbs: Katy, Cinco Ranch, Fulshear, Richmond, Sugar Land, New Territory, Greatwood, Stafford, Missouri City, Meadows Place, Jersey Village, Cypress, Copperfield Place, Bear Creek, Brookshire, Rosenberg, Pearland, Southwest Houston, West Houston

Our Location & Hours

Lifeline Urgent Care – Houston, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you do dental procedures?

We don’t perform dental procedures, but we can assess infection risk and provide interim treatment and referrals.

When is ER needed?

Facial swelling, high fever, or trouble breathing/swallowing requires emergency evaluation.

Do you accept walk-ins?

Yes. Walk in 7 days a week, or reserve your spot online.

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