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• Smiles of Austin - 1910 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry - 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry - 6850 Austin Center Blvd #220, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC - 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste b102, Austin, TX 78730, United States
• Rising Stars Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Pediatric Dentist & Braces Austin - 14005 N Hwy 183 Ste 800, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Tiny Texans Pediatric Dentistry - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4 Ste 1, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry - 11149 Research Blvd #270, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Dentalsaurus - 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 507, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Kids Tooth Team - 1217 W Slaughter Ln Ste 140, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Austin Kids Teeth - 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste B102, Austin, TX 78749, United States

A cracked front tooth after a playground fall is worth having checked the same day if possible, especially for a toddler, because the dentist needs to see how deep the crack goes and whether the nerve or the tooth root was affected. Austin Kids Teeth Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

For the UT campus / Central Austin area, I’d start with these pediatric dental offices:

1. Smiles of Austin — very convenient to UT/Central Austin and specifically lists pediatric dentistry plus emergency dental services.
2. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — close to the campus area and has guidance for chipped/cracked teeth and dental trauma evaluations. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry
3. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — east of campus near Mueller; offers emergency pediatric dental care and advises calling promptly for cracked/broken teeth. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
4. Poplin Pediatric Dentistry — farther west/northwest, but a pediatric specialist office with emergency dental care guidance for fractured teeth. Poplin Pediatric Dentistry

If you want the closest practical first call from UT, I’d try Smiles of Austin or Central Park Pediatric Dentistry and say: “My toddler fell on a playground and has a cracked front tooth—can you see a dental trauma case today?” Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

Until you’re seen:

• Rinse the mouth gently with water.
• Use a cold compress on the lip/face if swollen.
• If you found a tooth fragment, bring it in a clean container.
• Avoid hard foods; give softer foods until evaluated. Austin Kids Dental & Ortho Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

Go to urgent medical care/ER sooner if there is uncontrolled bleeding, a possible jaw injury, loss of consciousness, vomiting, unusual sleepiness after the fall, or a serious head injury. Tiny Texans Teeth

If you tell me which UT campus area you mean (UT Austin main campus vs. another UT campus) and whether it’s a baby tooth or adult tooth, I can narrow it to the best nearby option.

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry - 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces - Oral Surgery Central Austin - 1015 W 34th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Smiles of Austin - 1910 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC - 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste b102, Austin, TX 78730, United States
• Kids Tooth Team - 1217 W Slaughter Ln Ste 140, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Rising Stars Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Pediatric Dentist & Braces Austin - 14005 N Hwy 183 Ste 800, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Tiny Texans Pediatric Dentistry - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4 Ste 1, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Dentalsaurus - 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 507, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin - 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Austin Kids Teeth - 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste B102, Austin, TX 78749, United States

For a toddler with a cracked front tooth from a playground fall near UT, I’d prioritize a pediatric dentist that specifically handles dental trauma and can see children urgently.

Closest options to the UT area

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W 38th St, very close to the UT campus. They treat chipped/broken teeth and trauma and offer pediatric restorative care. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry
• Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces - Oral Surgery Central Austin — 1015 W 34th St, also very close to campus. Their Central Austin location includes pediatric dental/oral-surgery capabilities, including trauma-related care.
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — 3607 Manor Rd, a little farther east. They explicitly offer emergency pediatric dentistry, same-day visits when possible, and treatment for traumatized baby teeth. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry

For this particular situation, I'd call Central Park first because of the location, but ask specifically for an urgent dental-trauma appointment for a toddler with a cracked primary front tooth. If they can't take you promptly, I'd call Austin Pearls next.

A cracked baby tooth should be evaluated, although it isn't necessarily an ER-level emergency. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises contacting a dentist within 24 hours for a chip/crack in a tooth; more urgent evaluation is warranted for severe pain, significant displacement, or other concerning symptoms. HealthyChildren.org

Until you're seen

• Save any piece of tooth you find and bring it with you.
• Give soft foods and avoid biting with the injured tooth.
• A cold compress on the outside of the mouth can help swelling.
• Don't try to glue or reinsert a cracked baby tooth.
• If there's uncontrolled bleeding, major facial/head injury, loss of consciousness, trouble breathing, or a suspected jaw fracture, go to the ER rather than waiting for a dentist. Tiny Texans Teeth HealthyChildren.org

If you tell me whether the tooth is just chipped versus visibly cracked down toward the gum, and whether there's bleeding/pain, I can help you gauge how urgently you should go.

• Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces - Oral Surgery Central Austin - 1015 W 34th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Smiles of Austin - 1910 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Kids Tooth Team - 1217 W Slaughter Ln Ste 140, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC - 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste b102, Austin, TX 78730, United States
• Rising Stars Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Pediatric Dentist & Braces Austin - 14005 N Hwy 183 Ste 800, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Dentalsaurus - 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 507, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Austin Kids Teeth - 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste B102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Tiny Texans Pediatric Dentistry - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4 Ste 1, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - 1900 Aldrich St Ste 160, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin - 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin, TX 78758, United States

Yes — for a toddler with a cracked front tooth from a playground fall, I’d prioritize a pediatric dentist who specifically handles dental trauma and can see children urgently.

My first choice near the UT area

Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces - Oral Surgery Central Austin — 1015 W 34th St, very close to the UT campus. Their Central Austin office is pediatric-focused and handles dental trauma.

Another particularly convenient option is:

Smiles of Austin — 1910 W 35th St, also close to UT. They advertise same-day emergency pediatric appointments for broken/knocked-out teeth.

And Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry in Mueller is a good pediatric-specific backup; they explicitly offer emergency care and same-day visits when possible. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry

For a toddler, I would call rather than wait for a routine appointment. If it's a baby tooth, don't try to push it back into place. Rinse the mouth gently, save any tooth fragment you can find, use a cold compress if there's swelling, and avoid hard/sticky foods. Pediatric dental guidance recommends having a fractured baby tooth evaluated promptly even when the injury doesn't look dramatic. Poplin Pediatric Dentistry

Go to an ER first if the playground fall involved loss of consciousness, significant head injury, uncontrolled bleeding, suspected jaw fracture, or trouble breathing/swallowing. Tiny Texans Teeth

If you tell me whether you're still at the UT playground and roughly which part of campus (West Campus, Speedway, etc.), I can narrow this to the closest pediatric dentist and check who is open right now.

• Smiles of Austin - 1910 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Austin Kids Teeth - 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste B102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin - 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Kids Tooth Team - 1217 W Slaughter Ln Ste 140, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Tiny Texans Pediatric Dentistry - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4 Ste 1, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Rising Stars Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Pediatric Dentist & Braces Austin - 14005 N Hwy 183 Ste 800, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Dentalsaurus - 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 507, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC - 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste b102, Austin, TX 78730, United States
• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - 1900 Aldrich St Ste 160, Austin, TX 78723, United States

A cracked front tooth from a playground fall in a toddler is something I’d have checked as soon as possible today/next business day, even if the chip looks small. A pediatric dentist can check whether the crack involves the nerve, the root, or just the enamel. Austin Kids Teeth Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

Since you’re near the UT campus area, these are the pediatric emergency options I’d consider:

Best nearby choices

• Smiles of Austin — 1910 W 35th St, Austin

This is one of the closer central Austin options to UT and lists emergency dental services; it may be a good first call for a toddler with a broken front tooth.

• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin

Close to the UT/Mueller side of town and specifically pediatric-focused. They provide emergency pediatric dental care for injuries including broken teeth. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry

• Austin Kids Teeth — 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste B102, Austin

Farther from UT, but they specifically handle pediatric dental injuries and broken teeth. Austin Kids Teeth

• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin — 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin

Another pediatric-only option that lists emergency/trauma care.

What I’d do right now

1. Call the closest one first and say: “My toddler fell on a playground and cracked a front tooth. Do you have an emergency pediatric trauma appointment today?”
2. If you found the tooth fragment, bring it with you (store it in a clean container).
3. Rinse the mouth gently with water; use a cold compress on the lip/face if swollen. Avoid letting your child bite hard foods on that tooth. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces

Go to urgent medical care/ER instead of waiting for a dentist if there is uncontrolled bleeding, trouble breathing, significant facial swelling, suspected jaw injury, loss of consciousness, or a serious head injury. Green Apple Dentistry

If you tell me:

• how old your toddler is,
• whether it’s a baby tooth or adult tooth (likely baby, but I’ll tailor advice),
• whether it’s just a chip vs. a crack down the tooth, and
• whether you’re at UT main campus / Pease Park / another playground,

I can narrow the fastest option.

• Smiles of Austin - 1910 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry - 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC - 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste b102, Austin, TX 78730, United States
• Kids Tooth Team - 1217 W Slaughter Ln Ste 140, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Rising Stars Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Pediatric Dentist & Braces Austin - 14005 N Hwy 183 Ste 800, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Tiny Texans Pediatric Dentistry - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4 Ste 1, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin - 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Dentalsaurus - 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 507, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces - Oral Surgery Central Austin - 1015 W 34th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - 1900 Aldrich St Ste 160, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Austin Kids Teeth - 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste B102, Austin, TX 78749, United States

I’d start with Smiles of Austin — it’s in Central Austin near UT (1910 W 35th St) and specifically advertises same-day emergency pediatric appointments for broken teeth.

Two other good options:

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W 38th St; very close to UT and handles chipped/broken teeth and trauma.
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — 3607 Manor Rd; explicitly offers same-day emergency care and treatment for traumatized baby teeth. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry

For a toddler with a cracked baby front tooth: call today even if they seem comfortable. Save any broken piece, have them rinse gently, and use a cold compress for swelling. If there’s significant facial injury, uncontrolled bleeding, trouble breathing/swallowing, or loss of consciousness, go to the ER instead. greenappleatx.com longhornpediatricdentist.com

• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry - 6500 MoPac Expy #2206, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces - Oral Surgery Central Austin - 1015 W 34th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Smiles of Austin - 1910 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC - 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste b102, Austin, TX 78730, United States
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Kids Tooth Team - 1217 W Slaughter Ln Ste 140, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Rising Stars Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Pediatric Dentist & Braces Austin - 14005 N Hwy 183 Ste 800, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Tiny Texans Pediatric Dentistry - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4 Ste 1, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry - 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd #1430, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Dentalsaurus - 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 507, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin - 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry - 6850 Austin Center Blvd #220, Austin, TX 78731, United States

Yes. For a toddler with a cracked front tooth from a playground fall, I’d prioritize a pediatric dentist who explicitly handles dental trauma and can see children urgently.

My first choices near the UT/Central Austin area

• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry — 6500 MoPac Expy #2206. They specifically advertise same-day emergency pediatric care, including broken/injured teeth, and are relatively convenient to the UT area. Their emergency page says to call so they can give initial guidance and prepare a treatment room. Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry
• Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces - Oral Surgery Central Austin — 1015 W 34th St, very close to UT. Their network specifically handles pediatric dental trauma, although I'd call first to confirm they can take your toddler for an urgent evaluation.
• Smiles of Austin — 1910 W 35th St. This is another very convenient Central Austin option and offers pediatric emergency appointments for broken/knocked-out teeth.

If it were my toddler, I'd call Sherwood first and say: “My toddler fell on a playground and cracked a front tooth. It may be a baby tooth. Can you see us urgently today?” They specifically treat pediatric dental trauma and advertise same-day emergency appointments. Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry

What to do right now

• Don't try to pull, straighten, or reinsert the tooth if it's a baby tooth.
• If you find a broken fragment, bring it with you.
• Gently rinse the mouth with water and use a cold compress on the lip/face if swollen. Austin Kids Teeth Green Apple Dentistry
• If there's uncontrolled bleeding, significant facial swelling, trouble breathing, loss of consciousness, vomiting/confusion, or concern for a jaw/head injury, go to a pediatric ER rather than waiting for the dentist. Tiny Texans Teeth

If you tell me whether the tooth is still in place, whether there's bleeding/swelling, and roughly where around UT you are (e.g. West Campus, North Campus, or near the stadium), I can narrow this to the best option and check who is open right now.

• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry - 6500 MoPac Expy #2206, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Smiles of Austin - 1910 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry - 6850 Austin Center Blvd #220, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC - 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste b102, Austin, TX 78730, United States
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Kids Tooth Team - 1217 W Slaughter Ln Ste 140, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Rising Stars Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Pediatric Dentist & Braces Austin - 14005 N Hwy 183 Ste 800, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Tiny Texans Pediatric Dentistry - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4 Ste 1, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Dentalsaurus - 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 507, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Austin Kids Teeth - 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste B102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces - Oral Surgery Central Austin - 1015 W 34th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - 1900 Aldrich St Ste 160, Austin, TX 78723, United States

Yes. Since you’re around the UT Austin campus, I’d prioritize a pediatric dentist that explicitly handles dental trauma and same-day emergencies.

My first call: Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry

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• 6500 MoPac Expy #2206 — relatively convenient from UT/central Austin.
• (512) 737-394-0279
• They specifically advertise same-day emergency care for children, including broken/damaged teeth. Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry
• Their practice is pediatric-focused, and Dr. Sherwood is board-certified in pediatric dentistry. Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry

Another very good central option: Smiles of Austin

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-360-9212)

• 1910 W. 35th St., right around the central/UT area.
• (512) 360-9212
• They specifically list same-day emergency pediatric appointments for broken/knocked-out teeth and other dental injuries.

If you want a practice specifically experienced with toddler dental trauma

Poplin Pediatric Dentistry is another strong option in North/Central Austin. Their emergency guidance specifically addresses fractured/chipped baby teeth and recommends contacting them promptly for an evaluation. austintxpediatricdentist.com

For a cracked baby front tooth: I'd call rather than wait. A small chip may only need smoothing, but a deeper fracture can involve the nerve or the developing permanent tooth. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends contacting a dentist within 24 hours for a chip/crack, and sooner if there's significant pain, looseness, displacement, or other injury.

If your toddler has uncontrolled bleeding, significant facial swelling, trouble breathing/swallowing, loss of consciousness, vomiting/confusion after the fall, or you suspect a jaw/head injury, go to an ER rather than just the dentist.

If you tell me how old your toddler is and whether the tooth is just chipped vs. visibly cracked/loose/bleeding, I can tell you how urgent this sounds and which of these I'd call first.

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry - 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Smiles of Austin - 1910 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC - 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste b102, Austin, TX 78730, United States
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Kids Tooth Team - 1217 W Slaughter Ln Ste 140, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Rising Stars Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Pediatric Dentist & Braces Austin - 14005 N Hwy 183 Ste 800, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Tiny Texans Pediatric Dentistry - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4 Ste 1, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin - 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Dentalsaurus - 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 507, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry - 6500 MoPac Expy #2206, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry - 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd #1430, Austin, TX 78723, United States

Yes — since you’re around the UT campus, I’d prioritize Central Austin rather than sending you across town.

My first call

Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W 38th St #200, about 5 minutes north of UT.

They specifically treat chipped/broken teeth and dental trauma, and they’re a pediatric-only practice with strong reviews for working with toddlers and anxious kids. Their site says they try to accommodate same-day dental emergencies when possible. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

Call: (512) 330-4624 and tell them: “My toddler fell on a playground and cracked a front tooth. We need an emergency pediatric dental evaluation today.”

Another very good nearby option

Smiles of Austin — 1910 W 35th St, also very close to UT. They advertise same-day emergency pediatric appointments for broken/knocked-out teeth and other urgent dental problems.

What I'd do right now

• Call Central Park first, then Smiles of Austin if they can't see your child promptly.
• Save any piece of the tooth and bring it with you.
• Gently rinse the mouth with water; use a cold compress if there's swelling.
• Don't try to glue or otherwise repair the tooth yourself.
• If it's a baby tooth, don't try to put it back into the socket. Poplin Pediatric Dentistry Tiny Texans Teeth
• If there's uncontrolled bleeding, significant facial/jaw injury, loss of consciousness, vomiting, confusion, or a serious head injury, go to the ER rather than waiting for a dentist. Tiny Texans Teeth

One important distinction: if your toddler's “front tooth” is actually a new permanent tooth, tell the dentist that when you call—the urgency and management can be different.

If you tell me roughly where you are around UT (e.g., west campus, north campus, east campus), I can narrow this to the closest pediatric emergency dentist and check who is open right now.

Another very good nearby option

Smiles of Austin — 1910 W 35th St, also very close to UT. They advertise same-day emergency pediatric appointments for broken/knocked-out teeth and other urgent dental problems.

What I'd do right now

• Smiles of Austin - 1910 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - 1900 Aldrich St Ste 160, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Loving Pediatric Dentistry - 7800 N Mopac Expy #110, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Kids Tooth Team - 1217 W Slaughter Ln Ste 140, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Dentalsaurus - 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 507, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC - 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste b102, Austin, TX 78730, United States
• Austin Kids Teeth - 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste B102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Rising Stars Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Pediatric Dentist & Braces Austin - 14005 N Hwy 183 Ste 800, Austin, TX 78717, United States

A cracked front tooth from a playground fall is worth having checked the same day if you can, even if your toddler seems okay. A pediatric dentist will want to look for a hidden fracture, nerve irritation, gum injury, or damage to the developing adult tooth underneath. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry Tiny Texans Teeth

For the UT campus / central Austin area, I’d start with these:

1. Smiles of Austin — probably my first call for your location

• Near central Austin (W. 35th St.), convenient from UT.
• Listed as offering emergency pediatric dental care and urgent appointments for injuries like broken teeth.
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — good central/east Austin option

• In the Mueller area, relatively close to UT.
• Offers emergency pediatric dental care; they specifically handle cracked/broken teeth. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics — another nearby Mueller option

• Pediatric-focused office with emergency care services.
• Loving Pediatric Dentistry — farther north, but well-regarded for kids

• Pediatric-only practice that handles urgent dental needs.

While you’re arranging care:

• Rinse your toddler’s mouth gently with water.
• Apply a cold compress to the lip/face if there is swelling.
• If you found a piece of tooth, save it and bring it.
• Avoid letting them bite hard foods on that tooth. Austin Kids Dentistry Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

A couple of quick questions can change the urgency:

1. Is it a baby tooth (most likely for a toddler) or an adult tooth?
2. Is the tooth just chipped, or is it cracked down the middle / loose / bleeding at the gum?
3. Did your child hit their head, lose consciousness, or have vomiting after the fall? (If yes, that’s a different level of urgency.)

• Tiny Texans Pediatric Dentistry - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4 Ste 1, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry - 6500 MoPac Expy #2206, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry - 6850 Austin Center Blvd #220, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Kids Teeth - 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste B102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Salt Lake Pediatric Dentistry - Holladay - 1548 E 4500 S STE 102, Salt Lake City, UT 84117, United States
• Walker Pediatric Dentistry - 1434 E 4500 S #102, Salt Lake City, UT 84117, United States
• Burg Childrens Dentistry & Orthodontics - Eastgate - 1580 E 3900 S Ste 110, Salt Lake City, UT 84124, United States
• East Bench Pediatric Dentistry - 1336 S 1100 E #200, Salt Lake City, UT 84105, United States
• Salt Lake Pediatric Dentistry - Taylorsville - 6151 S Redwood Rd #200, Taylorsville, UT 84123, United States
• Redwood Pediatric Dentistry - 6287 S Redwood Rd #201, Taylorsville, UT 84123, United States
• Kaleidoscope Kids Dentistry - Pediatric Dentist - 5417 Commerce Dr Ste 200, Murray, UT 84107, United States
• Granger Pediatric Dentistry - 3535 Market St Ste 145, West Valley City, UT 84119, United States
• Planet Tooth Pediatric Dentistry - 2682 Anna Caroline Dr, West Valley City, UT 84128, United States
• Romney Pediatric Dental - 1409 1000 N, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, United States

A cracked front tooth from a playground fall is worth getting checked promptly, especially in a toddler, because the dentist needs to see whether the crack is only in the enamel or involves the inner tooth, root, or surrounding tissues. If there is heavy bleeding that won’t stop, facial swelling, trouble breathing, loss of consciousness, vomiting, or concern for a jaw injury, go to a children’s ER instead. Tiny Texans Teeth

For the UT campus / central Austin area, I’d start with these pediatric emergency options:

• Tiny Texans Pediatric Dentistry — A strong choice for a playground dental injury in a toddler. They specifically handle pediatric dental trauma (including cracked or compromised teeth) and have an after-hours emergency line for urgent situations. Tiny Texans Teeth

• Emergency line listed: (512) 777-0301 Tiny Texans Teeth
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry — Another pediatric-focused office that advertises same-day emergency care and guidance for urgent tooth injuries. Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry — Pediatric-only practice with emergency dentistry services for chipped/fractured teeth and trauma. Austin TX Pediatric Dentist
• Austin Kids Teeth — Offers emergency pediatric dental care for broken teeth and dental injuries. Austin Kids Teeth

What I’d do right now:

1. Find the broken tooth piece if any and bring it in a small container.
2. Rinse your toddler’s mouth gently with water.
3. Put a cold compress on the lip/face if there is swelling.
4. Avoid letting them bite hard foods until evaluated.
5. Call one of the offices and say: “My toddler fell on a playground near UT and cracked a front tooth. Do you have an emergency pediatric slot today?”

A couple questions can help decide how urgent this is:

• Is the cracked tooth a baby tooth (most likely at toddler age) or an adult tooth?
• Is there bleeding from the tooth/gum, a loose tooth, swelling, or visible pink/red inside the crack?
• Did the tooth chip off, split vertically, or just develop a small crack line?

• Smiles of Austin - 1910 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry - 6500 MoPac Expy #2206, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry - 6850 Austin Center Blvd #220, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces - Oral Surgery Central Austin - 1015 W 34th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - 1900 Aldrich St Ste 160, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry - 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd #1430, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Belterra Kids Teeth - 165 Hargraves Dr m100, Austin, TX 78737, United States
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC - 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste b102, Austin, TX 78730, United States
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Tiny Texans Pediatric Dentistry - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4 Ste 1, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Glow Pediatric Dentistry - Pflugerville - 801 Wells Branch Pkwy #130, Pflugerville, TX 78660, United States
• Austin Kids Teeth - 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste B102, Austin, TX 78749, United States

Yes. Since you’re around the UT campus, I’d prioritize a pediatric dentist that specifically handles dental trauma and can see a toddler quickly.

My first choice

Smiles of Austin — 1910 W. 35th St.
This is a particularly convenient option from UT, and the practice offers emergency pediatric appointments for broken/chipped teeth. It’s also very close to campus. Austin Kids Teeth

Other strong options

• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — 3607 Manor Rd. in Mueller. They specifically advertise emergency care for cracked/broken teeth and same-day appointments when possible. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry — 6500 MoPac Expy #2206. They advertise same-day emergency care for children's dental injuries and have a pediatric-only practice. Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry — 6850 Austin Center Blvd. They specifically provide after-hours instructions for pediatric dental emergencies. Poplin Pediatric Dentistry

For a toddler with a cracked baby front tooth: don't try to push the tooth back into place. Rinse the mouth gently, use a cold compress if there's swelling, and save any tooth fragment. A fractured baby tooth should be evaluated promptly, particularly if there's bleeding, significant pain, looseness, or the fracture looks deep. Poplin Pediatric Dentistry Green Apple ATX

If your child has uncontrolled bleeding, facial swelling affecting breathing, loss of consciousness, vomiting/disorientation after the fall, or a suspected jaw injury, skip the dentist and go to the ER/911. Tiny Texans Teeth

If this is happening right now tonight, tell me and I can look specifically for an after-hours pediatric dentist in Austin that is currently reachable, rather than just the best daytime offices.

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry - 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Smiles of Austin - 1910 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC - 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste b102, Austin, TX 78730, United States
• Dentalsaurus - 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 507, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Tiny Texans Pediatric Dentistry - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4 Ste 1, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry - 11149 Research Blvd #270, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Austin Kids Teeth - 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste B102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry - 6850 Austin Center Blvd #220, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Loving Pediatric Dentistry - 7800 N Mopac Expy #110, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Kids Tooth Team - 1217 W Slaughter Ln Ste 140, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - 1900 Aldrich St Ste 160, Austin, TX 78723, United States

Yes — because this happened around the UT campus, I’d prioritize a pediatric dentist who can see a toddler promptly and is experienced with dental trauma.

My first choice

Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W 38th St #200, just north of campus. They’re a pediatric-only practice, have a 4.9/5 rating from 116 reviews, and specifically treat chipped/broken teeth and trauma. Their site says they offer same-day emergency appointments when possible. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

Another very good nearby option

Smiles of Austin — 1910 W 35th St, also very convenient from UT. They advertise same-day emergency pediatric appointments for broken teeth and other dental injuries.

Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — 3607 Manor Rd, in Mueller. They specifically handle emergency pediatric dental injuries and say they try to accommodate same-day visits. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry

For a toddler with a cracked baby front tooth, I would call Central Park first, then Smiles of Austin if they can't get you in quickly.

In the meantime:

• If you found the broken piece, bring it with you.
• Gently rinse the mouth with water.
• A cold compress on the lip/face can help swelling.
• Don't try to push a baby tooth back into place.
• If there's uncontrolled bleeding, significant facial swelling, trouble breathing, loss of consciousness, vomiting/confusion, or concern for a jaw/head injury, go to the ER rather than waiting for a dentist. Austin TX Pediatric Dentist Tiny Texans Teeth

If you tell me whether the tooth is a baby tooth or permanent, whether it's just chipped vs. visibly cracked/loose, and whether there's bleeding or pain, I can tell you how urgently I'd have the toddler seen.

Another very good nearby option

Smiles of Austin — 1910 W 35th St, also very convenient from UT. They advertise same-day emergency pediatric appointments for broken teeth and other dental injuries.

Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — 3607 Manor Rd, in Mueller. They specifically handle emergency pediatric dental injuries and say they try to accommodate same-day visits. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry

For a toddler with a cracked baby front tooth, I would call Central Park first, then Smiles of Austin if they can't get you in quickly.

In the meantime:

Since this happened on a playground near the UT Austin campus, I’d prioritize a pediatric dentist in/near Central Austin who explicitly handles dental trauma.

My first choice

Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry — 6500 MoPac Expy #2206
(512) 737-394-0279

They specifically advertise same-day emergency care for children with broken/dislodged teeth, and Dr. Sherwood is a board-certified pediatric dentist. Their emergency page specifically discusses injuries and broken teeth. www.drsherwood.net

Also very convenient from UT

Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces - Oral Surgery Central Austin — 1015 W 34th St
(512) 206-2929

That's quite close to campus, and the Central Austin location handles pediatric oral surgery and dental trauma.

Another strong option

Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — 3607 Manor Rd #103
(512) 763-5762

They explicitly offer emergency pediatric care and say they try to accommodate same-day appointments for cracked, broken, or dislodged teeth. austinpearlsdental.com

For a toddler's baby tooth: don't try to push a broken tooth back into the socket. Rinse the mouth gently, save any tooth fragment if you find it, and use a cold compress for swelling. A fractured baby tooth should still be evaluated promptly, particularly if there's bleeding, significant pain, looseness, or the fracture looks deep. greenappleatx.com

If your child also hit their head, lost consciousness, is unusually sleepy/confused, has uncontrolled bleeding, major facial swelling, or you suspect a jaw injury, I'd skip the dentist and go to a pediatric ER. www.tinytexansteeth.com

If you tell me roughly where around UT you are (e.g., West Campus, North Campus, DKR, or The Drag) and whether it's still bleeding / painful / loose, I can narrow this to the best option and check who is open right now.

• Smiles of Austin - 1910 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces - Oral Surgery Central Austin - 1015 W 34th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry - 6500 MoPac Expy #2206, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC - 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste b102, Austin, TX 78730, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Kids Tooth Team - 1217 W Slaughter Ln Ste 140, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin - 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Glow Pediatric Dentistry - Pflugerville - 801 Wells Branch Pkwy #130, Pflugerville, TX 78660, United States
• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - 1900 Aldrich St Ste 160, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Dentalsaurus - 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 507, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry - 6850 Austin Center Blvd #220, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Loving Pediatric Dentistry - 7800 N Mopac Expy #110, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry - 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd #1430, Austin, TX 78723, United States

A cracked front tooth from a playground fall is something I’d have a pediatric dentist look at today if possible, even if your toddler seems comfortable. Baby front teeth can have cracks that aren’t obvious and can sometimes affect the developing adult tooth underneath. Austin Kids Dental Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces

Near the UT campus / Central Austin area, these are the ones I’d call first:

1. Smiles of Austin — probably my first call for your location. It’s close to UT, pediatric-focused, and lists emergency dental care including broken teeth and dental injuries.

• Phone: (512) 360-9212
• Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces - Oral Surgery Central Austin — very convenient from campus and specifically handles pediatric dental trauma.
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — near Mueller/East Austin, with emergency pediatric dental services and experience with trauma-related care. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry — a well-known pediatric practice that advertises same-day help for dental injuries when available. Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry

What to do right now:

• Rinse your toddler’s mouth gently with water.
• If you can find a tooth fragment, save it and bring it in.
• Put a cold compress on the lip/face if there is swelling.
• Avoid hard foods; give soft foods until evaluated. Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces
• If the tooth is loose, pushed inward/out of position, bleeding from the gum, your child has facial swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, or a possible head injury, seek urgent medical care rather than waiting for a dental appointment. Tiny Texans Teeth Green Apple Dentistry

If you tell me:

1. your toddler’s age,
2. whether it’s a baby tooth (likely at toddler age) or an adult tooth,
3. whether it’s just a chip vs. a visible crack down the tooth, and
4. whether you need tonight/after-hours care or daytime care,

I can narrow it down to the best next call.

• Austin Kids Teeth - 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste B102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Cosmic Smiles Pediatric Dentistry - 3027 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, United States
• Marisabel Olivera, DMD - Journey Kids Dental - 4800 NE 20th Ter, Ste 301, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
• Breathe and Blossom Pediatric Dentistry - 4358 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, United States
• Hart to Hart Dental - 3425 N Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park, FL 33334, United States
• Dr. Patrick B. Arnold - 1749 NE 26th St Ste d, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, United States
• Kids Dental Plus - 2910 N State Rd 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311, United States
• The Tooth Fairy HQ - Pediatric Dental Clinic - 8058 W McNab Rd, North Lauderdale, FL 33068, United States
• Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics - 7400 NW 5th St, Plantation, FL 33317, United States
• American Pediatric Dental & Orthodontic Group - Plantation - 12331 SW 3rd St #500, Plantation, FL 33325, United States
• Glowing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry - 601 N Federal Hwy Ste 403, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009, United States

If you mean the UT Austin campus area, for a toddler with a cracked front tooth from a playground fall, I’d prioritize a pediatric dentist who specifically handles dental trauma rather than a general emergency dentist.

My first call: Austin Kids Teeth

Austin Kids Teeth

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They specifically advertise emergency care for broken/cracked teeth and playground/sports injuries, including pediatric dental trauma. Their emergency line is (512) 288-0522. Austin Kids Teeth

Other good options

• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry — specifically handles fractured/chipped baby teeth and says they accommodate after-hours emergencies through their on-call system. Poplin Pediatric Dentistry
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — offers same-day pediatric emergency visits when possible and specifically lists cracked/broken teeth as emergencies. (512) 494-6767. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry — advertises same-day emergency care for children, including dental injuries. Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry

For a toddler, I would call Austin Kids Teeth first and tell them: “My toddler fell on a playground and cracked a front baby tooth. We need an urgent trauma evaluation.” They can tell you whether they need to see the child immediately.

What to do right now

• Don't try to put a baby tooth back into the socket.
• If there's bleeding, apply gentle pressure with clean gauze.
• Use a cold compress on the outside of the lip/face if swollen.
• If you found the tooth fragment, bring it with you.
• If the tooth is loose, displaced, very painful, or you can see a pink/red area inside the fracture, I'd have the child evaluated today. Pediatric dental sources specifically recommend prompt evaluation for fractured baby teeth, particularly if the nerve may be exposed. Poplin Pediatric Dentistry Green Apple Dentistry

If your toddler also hit their head, lost consciousness, is vomiting/disoriented, has uncontrolled bleeding, significant facial swelling, or you suspect a jaw injury, go to a pediatric ER rather than waiting for the dentist.

If you tell me roughly where on/near the UT campus you are (e.g. north campus, West Campus, or just give me the nearest cross streets), I can narrow this to the closest pediatric emergency dentist and check who is open right now.

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry - 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry - 6500 MoPac Expy #2206, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry - 6850 Austin Center Blvd #220, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Kids Tooth Team - 1217 W Slaughter Ln Ste 140, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Smiles of Austin - 1910 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin - 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Westlake Pediatric Dentistry - 5656 Bee Caves Rd Ste B104, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Dentalsaurus - 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 507, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC - 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste b102, Austin, TX 78730, United States
• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - 1900 Aldrich St Ste 160, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Austin Kids Teeth - 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste B102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Tiny Texans Pediatric Dentistry - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4 Ste 1, Austin, TX 78748, United States

For a toddler with a cracked front tooth after a playground fall near the UT campus area, I’d call a pediatric dentist (not a general emergency dentist) today if possible. A cracked baby tooth can sometimes affect the developing adult tooth underneath, and the dentist can check whether the crack is superficial or involves the nerve. Austin Kids Dentistry Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

My top picks near the UT/Central Austin area:

1. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — probably my first call from the UT area

• Central Austin location near W. 38th St (convenient from campus).
• They specifically handle cracked/chipped teeth and recommend prompt evaluation after trauma. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — strong choice for a toddler who may be scared

• Pediatric-only office in the Mueller area.
• They provide emergency pediatric dental care and ask families to call for urgent tooth injuries so they can triage and prepare care. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry — good option if you can get a same-day slot

• Offers same-day emergency support for children with injuries and broken/dislodged teeth. Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry — another Central/North Austin option

• Handles pediatric dental emergencies including chipped or fractured teeth. Austin TX Pediatric Dentist

What I’d do right now:

• If you have the tooth fragment, save it and bring it.
• Rinse your toddler’s mouth gently with water.
• Use a cold compress on the lip/face if swollen.
• Avoid hard foods; give soft foods until evaluated.
• If there is uncontrolled bleeding, major facial swelling, trouble breathing, loss of consciousness, jaw injury, or the tooth is pushed far out of position, go to urgent/emergency care rather than waiting for a dentist. Tiny Texans Teeth

A couple quick questions so I can narrow the best choice:

1. Is it a baby tooth (your toddler’s front tooth) or an unusually early permanent tooth?
2. Is the tooth just chipped, or is there a visible crack line running down the tooth?
3. Is there bleeding from the tooth itself, swelling, or does your child seem in pain?

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry - 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry - 6500 MoPac Expy #2206, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC - 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste b102, Austin, TX 78730, United States
• Belterra Kids Teeth - 165 Hargraves Dr m100, Austin, TX 78737, United States
• Pediatric Dental Professionals - 9015 Mountain Ridge Dr #320, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Kids Tooth Team - 1217 W Slaughter Ln Ste 140, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Kidz Dental - 500 W William Cannon Dr #516, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin - 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Dentalsaurus - 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 507, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - 1900 Aldrich St Ste 160, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Austin Kids Teeth - 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste B102, Austin, TX 78749, United States

Yes. Since this was a playground injury to a toddler’s front tooth, I’d have a pediatric dentist evaluate it promptly even if the crack looks small. Baby teeth can have injury to the nerve/root that isn’t obvious from the outside.

My first choice near the UT area

Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705. It’s very close to the UT campus and is a pediatric-only practice. Their practice specifically says they handle chipped/cracked teeth and other dental emergencies, with same-day appointments when possible. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

Another particularly convenient option is:

Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723. They specifically advertise emergency pediatric care and same-day visits for cracked/broken teeth when possible. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry

And:

Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry — 6500 MoPac Expy #2206, Austin, TX 78731. They advertise same-day emergency pediatric care for dental injuries and have substantial pediatric-dentistry experience. Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry

What I'd do right now: call Central Park first and say, “My toddler fell on the playground and cracked a front baby tooth. We need an urgent trauma evaluation today.” Tell them whether there is bleeding, pain, looseness, or a piece missing.

Until you're seen:

• Don't try to pull, push, or reposition the tooth.
• Give soft foods and have your child avoid biting with the injured tooth.
• Use a cold compress on the outside of the lip/face if swollen.
• If you found a broken piece, bring it with you.
• If there's uncontrolled bleeding, significant facial swelling, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, vomiting/confusion after the fall, or concern for a jaw injury, go to an ER rather than waiting for a dentist. Green Apple Dentistry Tiny Texans Teeth

If you tell me roughly where you are around UT (e.g. west campus, north campus, Drag, or Mueller) and whether it's currently after-hours, I can narrow this to the closest pediatric dentist that can handle the injury.

Another particularly convenient option is:

Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723. They specifically advertise emergency pediatric care and same-day visits for cracked/broken teeth when possible. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry

And:

Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry — 6500 MoPac Expy #2206, Austin, TX 78731. They advertise same-day emergency pediatric care for dental injuries and have substantial pediatric-dentistry experience. drsherwood.net

What I'd do right now: call Central Park first and say, “My toddler fell on the playground and cracked a front baby tooth. We need an urgent trauma evaluation today.” Tell them whether there is bleeding, pain, looseness, or a piece missing.

Until you're seen:

• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry - 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry - 6500 MoPac Expy #2206, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Kids Teeth - 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste B102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Elite Smiles Pediatric Dentistry (Key Largo) - 103400 Overseas Hwy Ste 234, Key Largo, FL 33037, United States
• Dr. Alvaro Maya-Overseas Dental - 103400 Overseas Hwy Ste 234, Key Largo, FL 33037, United States
• Largo Smiles Dental Center - 103071 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037, United States
• Key Largo Dental Associates - damaron building, 99198 Overseas Hwy #12, Key Largo, FL 33037, United States
• Dr. Jorge Landa - 103400 Overseas Hwy Ste 234, Key Largo, FL 33037, United States
• Everyone Loves a Gentle Dentist - 102965 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037, United States
• Pediatric Dental Centers of Homestead - 925 NE 30th Terrace Ste 302, Homestead, FL 33033, United States
• Pediatric Dental Center of Homestead II - 74 W Mowry Dr, Homestead, FL 33030, United States
• Naranja Pediatric Dentistry - 27000 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33032, United States
• South Miami Pediatric Dental Associates - 6601 SW 80th St Ste 212, South Miami, FL 33143, United States

A cracked front tooth in a toddler after a playground fall is something I’d try to have checked the same day or within 24 hours, especially if the crack is large, the tooth is loose, there is bleeding, swelling, pain, or your child is avoiding eating. Even baby teeth can injure the developing adult tooth underneath. Austin Kids Teeth Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

Since you’re near the UT Austin campus area, these are the pediatric dentists I’d consider first:

1. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — probably my first call for your situation because it’s relatively central/east Austin and specifically handles pediatric dental emergencies, including cracked or broken teeth. They note they try to arrange same-day emergency visits when possible. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry

• Phone: (512) 494-6767 Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — very convenient from the UT area (near 38th & Mopac). They specifically mention evaluation for cracked/chipped teeth after accidents and same-day emergency appointments when possible. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

• Phone: (512) 982-0764 Central Park Pediatric Dentistry
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry — another strong pediatric-only option; they advertise same-day emergency care and dental trauma visits. Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry

• Phone: (512) 454-6936 Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry
• Austin Kids Teeth — farther south, but they have a dedicated pediatric emergency service for broken/chipped teeth and dental injuries. Austin Kids Teeth

• Phone: (512) 288-0522 Austin Kids Teeth

What to do right now:

• If you found the broken piece, save it and bring it in.
• Rinse the mouth gently with water.
• Use a cold compress on the outside of the lip/face if swollen.
• Avoid hard foods; give soft foods until evaluated.
• Don’t put aspirin or numbing gels directly on the tooth/gum. Austin Kids Dentistry

A few questions would help me triage how urgent this is:

1. Is the cracked tooth a baby tooth (likely at toddler age) or an adult tooth?
2. Is it just a small chip, or is the tooth split/cracked down the middle?
3. Is there bleeding from the tooth itself, a loose tooth, swelling, or your toddler refusing food/drink?
4. What time did the injury happen (today/tonight)?

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry - 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723
• Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry - 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd #1430, Austin, TX 78723
• Austin Kids Teeth - 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste B102, Austin, TX 78749
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753
• Longhorn Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - 4638 West Gate Blvd #1, Austin, TX 78745
• Minimint Pediatric Dentistry - 3601 Davis Ln Bldg 2, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78749
• Super Kids Austin - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741
• Austin Children's Dentistry - Round Rock - 893 N Interstate Hwy 35 #210, Round Rock, TX 78664
• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - 1900 Aldrich St Ste 160, Austin, TX 78723
• Austin Emergency Dental - 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745
• Thiel Pediatric Dentistry - 3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy Ste 292, Austin, TX 78704
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC - 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste b102, Austin, TX 78730
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin - 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin, TX 78758

A cracked front tooth after a playground fall is worth getting checked by a pediatric dentist as soon as possible, even if your toddler seems okay. The dentist will want to see whether the crack is only in the enamel or involves the deeper tooth layers, nerve, or surrounding tissues. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces

For the UT campus area (Austin), these are the options I’d consider:

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — This is one of the more convenient pediatric dental options for central Austin (near the UT area). They specifically handle cracked/chipped teeth and dental trauma in children. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — Pediatric-focused office with emergency dental care for children, including cracked or broken teeth. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
• Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry — Another central Austin pediatric option that may be convenient depending on where you are around campus.
• Austin Kids Teeth — Offers pediatric emergency dental care for injuries such as broken teeth and dental trauma. Austin Kids Teeth

What I’d do right now:

1. Call the closest pediatric dentist and say: “My toddler fell on a playground and cracked a front tooth. We need a dental trauma evaluation today.”
2. If you have the broken tooth piece, save it and bring it.
3. Rinse the mouth gently with water; use a cold compress on the lip/face if swollen. Avoid hard foods until evaluated. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

Go to urgent medical care/ER sooner if there is:

• uncontrolled bleeding,
• facial swelling,
• trouble breathing/swallowing,
• a suspected jaw injury,
• loss of consciousness or other head injury symptoms. Green Apple Dentistry

If you tell me whether it’s a baby tooth (most likely for a toddler), which UT campus area you mean (main campus vs. north/medical area), and whether the tooth is loose, bleeding, or has a visible piece missing, I can narrow the best choice.

• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Austin Kids Teeth - 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste B102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Bear Brook Pediatric Dentistry - 727 Adams St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, United States
• BOOM Smiles Hoboken - 100 Paterson Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030, United States
• New Jersey Tongue-Tie Center - 727 Adams St Unit 2, Hoboken, NJ 07030, United States
• Parachute Pediatric Dentistry of Hoboken - 100 Hudson St 3rd floor, Hoboken, NJ 07030, United States
• Modern Family Dentistry - 551 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, United States
• Kidz Smile Pediatric Dentistry - 425 Grand St Suite #1, New York, NY 10002, United States
• Pediatric Dental Care of Jersey City - 255 Brunswick St Ste 6, Jersey City, NJ 07302, United States
• Riverview Dentistry - Dr Cynthia Leung - 79 Hudson St #508, Hoboken, NJ 07030, United States
• Chelsea Pediatric Dentistry - 220 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001, United States
• Smile Wellness Hoboken - 333 15th St Ste 3A, Hoboken, NJ 07030, United States

I’m sorry—that’s scary, especially with a toddler. Since this happened around the UT Austin campus, I’d prioritize a pediatric dentist who specifically handles dental trauma and can see your child promptly.

My first choice

• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — (512) 494-6767. This would be my first call from the UT area. They specifically handle cracked/broken teeth and pediatric dental emergencies, and the office is on Manor Road, relatively close to campus. Their listed pediatric dentists are board-certified. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry

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• Austin Kids Teeth — (512) 288-0522. They explicitly treat playground/sports-related broken teeth and pediatric dental trauma. Austin Kids Teeth

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• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry is another option if the first two can't get you in; they say they prioritize dental emergencies and offer same-day appointments when possible. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

What to do right now

If it’s a baby front tooth, do not try to put it back into the socket. For a cracked/chipped tooth, gently rinse the mouth with water, save any tooth fragment you find, and use a cold compress if there’s swelling. A pediatric dentist should evaluate the tooth even if your toddler seems comfortable, because the injury can extend below what you can see. Green Apple Dentistry Poplin Pediatric Dentistry

Go to a pediatric ER rather than just a dentist if there was loss of consciousness, significant head injury, trouble breathing/swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or a suspected jaw fracture. Tiny Texans Teeth

If you tell me whether it’s a baby tooth or permanent tooth, whether the tooth is still in place, and whether there’s bleeding/swelling, I can tell you how urgent this is and which Austin option I'd call first.

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry - 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry - 6500 MoPac Expy #2206, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Smiles of Austin - 1910 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC - 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste b102, Austin, TX 78730, United States
• Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces - South Austin - 2700 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Pediatric Dental Professionals - 9015 Mountain Ridge Dr #320, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Kids Tooth Team - 1217 W Slaughter Ln Ste 140, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Kidz Dental - 500 W William Cannon Dr #516, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin - 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Groovy Molar - 3410 Far W Blvd #310, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Dentalsaurus - 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 507, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Austin Kids Teeth - 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste B102, Austin, TX 78749, United States

Yes. Since you’re around the UT campus, I’d prioritize a pediatric dentist in central Austin who explicitly handles dental trauma and can see a toddler urgently.

My first choice

Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W 38th St #200
This is probably the most convenient strong option from UT. They’re pediatric-only, specifically advise families to call for chipped/cracked teeth and same-day emergency evaluation, and their office is just north of campus. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

Also very good nearby

• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — 3607 Manor Rd. They explicitly handle cracked/broken teeth and say they try to accommodate same-day emergency appointments. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry — 6500 MoPac Expy #2206. They advertise same-day emergency care for children's dental injuries and are a pediatric-only practice. Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry
• Smiles of Austin — 1910 W 35th St. Very close to UT and advertises same-day emergency exams, including pediatric dental care.

For a toddler with a cracked baby front tooth, I'd call Central Park first and say: “My toddler fell on a playground and cracked a front tooth. We need an urgent pediatric dental trauma evaluation today.” Ask specifically whether they can see you right now.

Until you're seen: rinse the mouth gently with water, use a cold compress if there's swelling, and save any tooth fragment you find and bring it with you. A cracked baby tooth should be evaluated even if your toddler seems comfortable. Austin Kids Teeth Poplin Pediatric Dentistry

Go to an ER rather than just a dentist if there was loss of consciousness, significant head injury, uncontrolled bleeding, trouble breathing/swallowing, a suspected jaw fracture, or your child seems confused or unusually sleepy. Tiny Texans Teeth Green Apple Dentistry

If you tell me whether the tooth is just chipped vs. cracked deeply/loose, and whether there's bleeding or swelling, I can tell you how urgent it sounds and which of these I'd call first.

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry - 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry - 6500 MoPac Expy #2206, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry - 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd #1430, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Tiny Texans Pediatric Dentistry - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4 Ste 1, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Rising Stars Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Pediatric Dentist & Braces Austin - 14005 N Hwy 183 Ste 800, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Destination Pediatric Dentistry - 3100 RM 1431 #400, Round Rock, TX 78681, United States
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC - 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste b102, Austin, TX 78730, United States
• Belterra Kids Teeth - 165 Hargraves Dr m100, Austin, TX 78737, United States
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin - 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry - 6850 Austin Center Blvd #220, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - 1900 Aldrich St Ste 160, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces - Oral Surgery Central Austin - 1015 W 34th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States

Yes — since you’re around the UT Austin area, I’d prioritize a pediatric dentist that specifically handles dental trauma and can see a toddler promptly.

My first choice

Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W 38th St #200, near central Austin. They’re pediatric-only, have strong local ratings, and specifically provide guidance/evaluation for chipped or cracked teeth and other dental trauma. Their location is particularly convenient from UT. Poplin Pediatric Dentistry

Also very good options nearby

• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry — 6500 MoPac Expy #2206. They advertise same-day emergency care for children with dental injuries; call 512-454-6936. Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — 3607 Manor Rd #103, in the Mueller area. They specifically offer emergency pediatric care and say they try to accommodate same-day appointments for cracked/broken teeth. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
• Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry — 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd #1430, next to Dell Children’s Medical Center, which could be particularly useful if the playground injury involved more than just the tooth.

What I'd do right now

Call Central Park Pediatric Dentistry first and say:
“My toddler fell on the playground and cracked a front tooth. We need an urgent pediatric dental trauma evaluation today.”

Keep any piece of the tooth you found and bring it with you. A cracked baby tooth should not be put back into the socket. A pediatric dentist should evaluate even a seemingly small fracture because the injury can extend below what you can see. Tiny Texans Teeth Green Apple Dentistry

If there's uncontrolled bleeding, significant facial swelling, trouble breathing/swallowing, loss of consciousness, vomiting/confusion, or concern for a jaw/head injury, skip the dentist and go to an ER/911. Green Apple Dentistry Longhorn Pediatric Dentistry

If you tell me exactly where around UT you are (e.g., campus, West Campus, Hyde Park) and whether the tooth is a baby tooth or permanent, I can narrow this to the closest place that can handle the injury today.

• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry - 6500 MoPac Expy #2206, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry - 6850 Austin Center Blvd #220, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC - 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste b102, Austin, TX 78730, United States
• Kids Tooth Team - 1217 W Slaughter Ln Ste 140, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Westlake Pediatric Dentistry - 5656 Bee Caves Rd Ste B104, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Loving Pediatric Dentistry - 7800 N Mopac Expy #110, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Super Kids Austin - 2410 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin - 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Dentalsaurus - 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 507, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Park Lane Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - 1900 Aldrich St Ste 160, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Austin Kids Teeth - 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste B102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry - 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd #1430, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Tiny Texans Pediatric Dentistry - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4 Ste 1, Austin, TX 78748, United States

A cracked front tooth after a playground fall is something I’d have a pediatric dentist look at today if possible—even if your toddler seems comfortable—because cracks can extend below the surface or affect the nerve. Austin Kids' Teeth Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

For the UT campus / central Austin area, I’d consider these pediatric emergency options:

1. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry (Mueller — convenient from UT)

• Good fit for a toddler dental injury; they specifically handle pediatric dental emergencies and advise calling for cracked/broken teeth. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
• Phone: (512) 494-6767 Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry (central Austin / near MoPac)

• Offers emergency pediatric dental care and same-day support for injuries when available. Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry
• Phone: (737) 394-0279
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry (Northwest Austin)

• Pediatric-only office that lists chipped/fractured teeth and dental injuries among emergencies they handle. Poplin Pediatric Dentistry
• Phone: (512) 346-1283 Poplin Pediatric Dentistry
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC (Four Points area)

• Another pediatric specialist option with urgent pediatric visits.

While you’re arranging care:

• If you found the broken piece, save it and bring it (a small container is fine).
• Rinse the mouth gently with water.
• Use a cold compress on the lip/face if swollen.
• Avoid hard foods until the tooth is checked. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

Go to urgent care/ER rather than a dentist first if there is uncontrolled bleeding, facial swelling affecting breathing, loss of consciousness, confusion, vomiting after the fall, or concern for a jaw injury. Tiny Texans Teeth

If you tell me whether the tooth is a baby tooth (likely at toddler age), whether a piece broke off vs a crack line, and whether you’re near UT Austin’s main campus or another UT area, I can narrow the closest choice.

• Austin Kids Teeth - 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste B102, Austin, TX 78749
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry - 6850 Austin Center Blvd #220, Austin, TX 78731
• Austin Children's Dentistry - Austin - 13616 N Hwy 183, Austin, TX 78750
• Night and Day Emergency Dentist Birmingham - 51 Spring Hl, Birmingham, B18 7BH, United Kingdom
• One Emergency Dentist Birmingham - 16 Drury Ln, Birmingham, Solihull, B91 3BG, United Kingdom
• Birmingham Dental Hospital - 5 Mill Pool Way, Birmingham, B5 7EG, United Kingdom
• First Smiles Children's Dentist - 100 Hagley Rd, Birmingham, B16 8LT, United Kingdom
• The Dentist, Implants, Veneers and Emergency Center - 341 Birmingham Rd, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 7AP, United Kingdom
• The Dentist at Liberty Place - 26-38 Sheepcote St, Birmingham, B16 8AE, United Kingdom
• Edgbaston Dental Centre - 127 Pershore Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 7NX, United Kingdom
• Scott Arms Dental Practice - 914-916 Walsall Rd, Great Barr, Birmingham B42 1TG, United Kingdom
• St Johns Dental Practice - 18 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ, United Kingdom
• Yew Tree Dental Care - South Yardley, Birmingham - 529 Hob Moor Rd, South Yardley, Birmingham B25 8TH, United Kingdom

A cracked front tooth from a playground fall in a toddler is worth having checked the same day if possible, even if the child seems comfortable. A pediatric dentist can check whether the crack reaches the nerve, whether the tooth is loose, and whether there is hidden damage. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

Near the UT Austin campus area, I’d start with these pediatric emergency options:

1. Austin Kids Teeth — one of my first calls for a toddler dental injury. They specifically handle broken teeth and dental trauma emergencies and advise calling for urgent guidance. Austin Kids Teeth

• Phone: (512) 288-0522 Austin Kids Teeth
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry — pediatric-only practice that treats chipped/fractured teeth and other dental injuries. Poplin Pediatric Dentistry

• Phone: (512) 346-1283 Poplin Pediatric Dentistry
• Austin Children's Dentistry - Austin — experienced with pediatric dental emergencies, including fractured baby teeth; they recommend contacting the office promptly after trauma. Austin Kids Dentistry

While you’re arranging care:

• Rinse the mouth gently with water.
• If you can find a tooth fragment, save it and bring it.
• Use a cold compress on the lip/face if there is swelling.
• Avoid hard foods; give soft foods until evaluated. Poplin Pediatric Dentistry Central Park Pediatric Dentistry
• Do not try to glue the tooth or smooth the crack yourself.

Go to an ER (such as a children’s emergency department) rather than waiting for a dentist if there is:

• uncontrolled bleeding,
• facial/jaw swelling,
• trouble breathing or swallowing,
• suspected jaw injury,
• loss of consciousness or a significant head injury from the fall. Green Apple Dentistry

If you tell me (1) how old your toddler is, (2) whether it’s a baby tooth or permanent tooth, (3) whether the tooth is loose or just cracked, and (4) whether it’s currently daytime/nighttime in Austin, I can help prioritize who to call first.

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry - 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry - 6850 Austin Center Blvd #220, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Loving Pediatric Dentistry - 7800 N Mopac Expy #110, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Austin Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC - 6618 Sitio Del Rio Blvd Ste b102, Austin, TX 78730, United States
• Kids Tooth Team - 1217 W Slaughter Ln Ste 140, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Westlake Pediatric Dentistry - 5656 Bee Caves Rd Ste B104, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin - 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Green Apple Pediatric Dentistry - Austin Laser Frenectomy - 11601 US-290 B105, Austin, TX 78737, United States
• Austin Kids Teeth - 6012 W William Cannon Dr Ste B102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• New Roots Pediatric Dentistry - 102 Westlake Dr #104, West Lake Hills, TX 78746, United States
• Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry - 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd #1430, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Tiny Texans Pediatric Dentistry - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4 Ste 1, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Dentalsaurus - 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 507, Austin, TX 78745, United States

I’m sorry that happened — a cracked front tooth from a playground fall is a good reason to have a pediatric dentist look at it as soon as possible, even if your toddler seems comfortable. A dentist will want to check whether the crack reaches the nerve, whether the tooth is loose, and whether there is injury to the root or surrounding bone. Austin Kids Teeth Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

Since you’re near the UT campus area, I’d prioritize a pediatric office that can handle dental trauma and is reasonably close:

My top picks near UT / Central Austin

1. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — probably my first call for a UT-area toddler injury

• Central Austin location (near 38th St/N Lamar), convenient from campus.
• They specifically handle chipped/cracked teeth and dental emergencies, with guidance for urgent evaluations. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry
• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — strong option for a toddler and dental trauma

• Located in the Mueller area, not far from central Austin.
• They advertise emergency pediatric dental care and phone triage for injuries. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry — good choice if you want a pediatric specialist experienced with urgent visits

• Northwest of campus but still a practical drive.
• They provide emergency pediatric dental care for injuries including chipped/fractured teeth. Poplin Pediatric Dentistry
• Loving Pediatric Dentistry — another kid-focused option

• Northwest Austin location; known for working with young children and anxiety-sensitive visits.

What I’d do right now

• Call the closest one and say: “My toddler fell on a playground and cracked a front tooth. We need a dental trauma evaluation today.”
• If you found a tooth fragment, bring it in a clean container.
• Rinse the mouth gently with water; use a cold compress on the lip/face if swollen. Austin Kids Dentistry
• Avoid letting your child bite hard foods with that tooth until evaluated.

A couple of questions can change the urgency:

1. Is it a baby tooth (your toddler’s normal front tooth) or an adult tooth (unlikely at toddler age)?
2. Is the tooth just chipped, or is it a visible crack running down the tooth?
3. Is there bleeding from the tooth/gum, swelling, gray discoloration, looseness, or pain?

• Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry - 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry - 1005 W 38th St #200, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry - 6500 MoPac Expy #2206, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Belterra Kids Teeth - 165 Hargraves Dr m100, Austin, TX 78737, United States
• Poplin Pediatric Dentistry - 6850 Austin Center Blvd #220, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Rising Stars Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Pediatric Dentist & Braces Austin - 14005 N Hwy 183 Ste 800, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry - 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd #1430, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Sunny Hills Pediatric Dentistry - 10510 W Parmer Ln #100, Austin, TX 78717, United States
• Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin - 1139 W Braker Ln Ste 201, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Westlake Pediatric Dentistry - 5656 Bee Caves Rd Ste B104, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Kids Tooth Team - 1217 W Slaughter Ln Ste 140, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Pediatric Dental Professionals - 9015 Mountain Ridge Dr #320, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces - South Austin - 2700 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States

Because you’re near the UT campus, I’d prioritize a pediatric dentist in central Austin rather than sending you across town.

My first choice

Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — 3607 Manor Rd., Ste. 103, in the Mueller area. They specifically handle pediatric dental emergencies, including cracked/broken teeth from playground accidents, and their dentists are board-certified pediatric dentists. Their emergency page says to call 512-494-6767 for urgent guidance. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry

Another very convenient option

Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W 38th St., quite close to UT. They specifically advise calling for chipped/cracked teeth and offer same-day evaluation when appropriate. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

If you need care outside normal office hours

Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry advertises same-day emergency care for children's dental injuries; their emergency number is 512-454-6936. Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry

For a toddler with a cracked front baby tooth: I would call Austin Pearls or Central Park now rather than wait to see how it feels. Save any piece of the tooth you find, gently rinse the mouth with water, and use a cold compress if there's swelling. Don't try to glue the tooth back together. Pediatric dental guidance recommends evaluation even when a fractured baby tooth doesn't look terrible, because the dentist needs to check for deeper injury. Green Apple Dentistry

If there's uncontrolled bleeding, major facial/jaw injury, loss of consciousness, difficulty breathing/swallowing, or rapidly increasing swelling, go to an ER rather than waiting for a dentist. Longhorn Pediatric Dentistry

If you tell me whether it's a baby tooth or permanent tooth, whether it's bleeding/loose, and roughly where you are around UT, I can narrow this to the best place to call first.

I’m sorry that happened — a cracked front tooth after a playground fall is something I’d have checked by a pediatric dentist today if possible, even if your toddler seems okay. The dentist will want to see whether it’s only the enamel or whether the crack reaches deeper, affects the nerve, or involves the root. austinpearlsdental.comwww.austinchildrensdentistry.com

Since you’re near the UT Austin campus, I’d start with these:

Closest good options for a toddler dental injury

1. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — likely my first call for your location
   • Central Austin (1005 W 38th St), relatively close to UT
   • Pediatric-only office and specifically handles chipped/cracked teeth and dental trauma; they advise calling for urgent evaluation and same-day visits when appropriate. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

2. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — very convenient from central Austin/Mueller
   • 3607 Manor Rd (near Mueller)
   • Offers emergency pediatric dental care and asks parents to call for cracked, broken, or displaced teeth so they can triage and arrange care. austinpearlsdental.com

3. Red Balloon Dentistry for Children- Austin
   • North Austin option
   • Pediatric-only practice that lists emergency dental care and dental trauma treatment.

What to do right now

• Find and save any tooth fragment if a piece broke off; bring it with you. austinpearlsdental.comwww.austinchildrensdentistry.com
• Rinse the mouth gently with water.
• Apply a cold compress to the outside of the lip/face if swollen. austinpearlsdental.comwww.austinchildrensdentistry.com
• Avoid hard foods; give softer foods until evaluated.
• If the tooth is bleeding from the center, very loose, pushed backward/forward, your child has facial swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, or a jaw injury, that’s more urgent. greenappleatx.com

A couple quick questions so I can narrow the recommendation:

1. Is the cracked front tooth a baby tooth (most likely for a toddler) or an adult tooth?
2. Is it just a small corner chip, or is there a visible crack line down the tooth?
3. Is your child having pain, bleeding from the tooth, swelling, or a loose tooth?

For a toddler with a cracked front tooth from a playground fall near the UT Austin campus, I’d try to get a pediatric dentist (not a general emergency dentist) to evaluate it today if possible. A cracked baby tooth can sometimes affect the developing adult tooth underneath, and the dentist may want to check the extent of the fracture with an exam and possibly an X-ray. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.comwww.tinytexansteeth.com

My first calls would be:

1. Austin Kids Teeth — strong choice for dental trauma in young children; they specifically handle broken/chipped teeth and pediatric dental injuries and advise calling for urgent guidance. www.austinkidsteeth.com
2. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — relatively close to central Austin/UT area and advertises emergency pediatric dental care and same-day visits when possible. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.comaustinpearlsdental.comwww.tinytexansteeth.com
3. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — another central Austin option; they specifically mention cracked/chipped tooth evaluations after accidents. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com
4. Poplin Pediatric Dentistry — pediatric-focused and lists chipped/fractured teeth among emergencies they treat. www.austintxpediatricdentist.com

While you’re arranging care:

• Rinse your toddler’s mouth gently with water.
• If there’s swelling, use a cold compress on the outside of the lip/cheek.
• Save any tooth fragment you find.
• Avoid hard foods; use softer foods until evaluated. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.comwww.tinytexansteeth.com

Go to urgent medical care/ER instead of waiting for a dentist if there is uncontrolled bleeding, trouble breathing/swallowing, loss of consciousness, vomiting/confusion after the fall, major facial swelling, or concern for a jaw injury. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.comwww.tinytexansteeth.com

If you tell me (1) your toddler’s age, (2) whether it’s a baby tooth or adult tooth, (3) whether the tooth is loose/bleeding, and (4) what time it happened, I can help judge how urgently you need to be seen and which of these is the best fit.

Since you’re near the UT campus, I’d call Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry first. It’s in Mueller at 3607 Manor Rd., and they specifically handle cracked/broken teeth and playground injuries, with same-day emergency visits when possible. Their listed phone is 512-494-6767. austinpearlsdental.com

A couple of good backups:

• Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W 38th St., very close to UT; pediatric practice that advises same-day evaluation for chipped/cracked teeth.
• Dell Children's Medical Center - Emergency — 4900 Mueller Blvd., open 24/7. I'd use this rather than waiting for a dentist if there's significant bleeding, facial swelling, trouble breathing/swallowing, loss of consciousness, vomiting, or concern about a head/jaw injury.

For the cracked baby front tooth itself, have the dentist assess it today if possible. Rinse gently with water, use a cold compress on the lip/face if swollen, and save any tooth fragment you find and bring it along. www.austinkidsteeth.com

If you tell me whether the tooth is a baby tooth, how badly it cracked (small chip vs. a piece missing/loose), and whether there's bleeding or pain, I can tell you how urgently I'd go in.

I’m sorry—playground tooth injuries are scary. For a toddler with a cracked front tooth near the UT campus, my first call would be Central Park Pediatric Dentistry, because its Central Austin office is at 1005 W 38th St., Suite 200, very close to campus, and they specifically handle cracked/chipped teeth and say they can often arrange same-day emergency visits. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

My picks

1. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — (512) 982-0764

Best fit for your location. They recommend prompt evaluation/X-ray for a cracked tooth and same-day emergency appointments when possible. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com
Central Park Pediatric Dentistry emergency-care page

2. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — (512) 494-6767

A strong pediatric-specialist option; both listed dentists are board-certified pediatric dentists, and they explicitly treat cracked/broken teeth as emergencies. austinpearlsdental.com

3. Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry — (512) 454-6936

Board-certified pediatric dentist and specifically offers same-day emergency dentistry for broken teeth. www.drsherwood.netwww.drsherwood.net

One important timing point: it’s currently about 3:40 AM in Austin, so these offices are closed right now. For a simple crack in a baby tooth with your toddler otherwise acting normally, you can generally protect the area and call as soon as offices open. If you want an after-hours pediatric dentist to talk you through it right now, Tiny Texans lists an emergency line at (512) 777-0301. www.tinytexansteeth.com

What to do right now

• Rinse the mouth gently with water.
• If there’s swelling, use a cold compress on the outside of the lip/cheek.
• Save any piece of tooth you find and bring it to the dentist.
• Do not try to put a baby tooth back into the socket if it comes out. www.drsherwood.net
• If bleeding won't stop with firm pressure, there is significant facial/jaw injury, loss of consciousness, vomiting/confusion after the fall, or trouble breathing, go to an ER now rather than waiting for a dentist. www.drsherwood.net

If you tell me whether it's a baby tooth or a newly erupted permanent tooth, whether the tooth is loose, and whether there's bleeding/swelling, I can tell you how urgently I'd have your toddler seen.

Yes. Since you’re around the UT campus, my first call would be:

My pick: Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry

Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
Web
Address: 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
Phone: +1 512-763-5762
3607 Manor Rd., Suite 103 — Mueller/East Austin
(512) 494-6767

They’re a pediatric-only practice with board-certified pediatric dentists, and they specifically handle cracked/broken teeth and playground injuries. They say they try to accommodate same-day emergency visits and can assess the tooth by phone while preparing for the visit. austinpearlsdental.com

Their regular Monday hours are 8 AM–5 PM, so if this happened overnight, I'd call as soon as they open. austinpearlsdental.com

Another very good nearby option

Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W. 38th St., very convenient to UT. Their practice provides emergency guidance for chipped/cracked teeth and encourages same-day evaluation when appropriate.

For a toddler with a cracked baby front tooth: don't try to glue or otherwise repair it yourself. Rinse gently, save any tooth fragment, and use a cold compress if there's swelling. A cracked baby tooth should be evaluated promptly because the dentist needs to determine whether the nerve/root was affected. Austin Pearls specifically notes that trauma can sometimes require treatment such as a pediatric root canal to preserve a baby tooth. austinpearlsdental.com

Go to an ER rather than waiting for a dentist if there was significant head injury, loss of consciousness, trouble breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, major facial swelling, or concern for a broken jaw. austinpearlsdental.com

If you tell me roughly where around UT you are (e.g. north campus, west campus, or east campus) and whether the tooth is just chipped vs. cracked down toward the gum / bleeding, I can narrow this to the best option and give you the quickest route/call choice.

Yes. Since you’re near the UT campus, I’d call Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry first. It’s in Mueller at 3607 Manor Rd., and they specifically handle pediatric dental emergencies including cracked/broken teeth. Their published emergency number is 512-494-6767. austinpearlsdental.comwww.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
Web
Address: 3607 Manor Rd #103, Austin, TX 78723, United States
Phone: +1 512-763-5762

Another very convenient option: Central Park Pediatric Dentistry at 1005 W. 38th St., essentially right by the UT/central Austin area. They specifically treat broken/chipped teeth and pediatric dental trauma. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

What I'd do right now

• Call Austin Pearls first and say: “My toddler fell on a playground and cracked a front tooth. We need an urgent pediatric dental trauma evaluation.”
• If they can't see you promptly, call Central Park Pediatric Dentistry next.
• If it's a baby tooth, don't try to push it back into place. Save any broken piece and bring it with you.
• A cold compress on the cheek can help with swelling/pain. A cracked/chipped tooth should generally be evaluated within 24 hours, sooner if it's very loose, displaced, or painful. www.healthychildren.org
• Go to an ER now if there is uncontrolled bleeding, significant facial swelling, trouble breathing, loss of consciousness/head injury, or concern for a jaw injury. www.healthychildren.org

One important thing: it's currently about 1:34 AM Sunday in Austin, and the offices I found are closed right now. If you're dealing with this right now, tell me whether the tooth is just chipped/cracked, loose, pushed out of position, or bleeding, and I can help you figure out whether this can safely wait until morning or warrants an ER visit.

Yes. Since you’re around the UT Austin campus, I’d prioritize a pediatric dentist who handles dental trauma, rather than a general emergency dentist.

My first choice

Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — 3607 Manor Rd., Suite 103, in the Mueller area, is relatively close to UT and is specifically pediatric-focused. They explicitly handle cracked/broken teeth and dental injuries and offer same-day emergency visits when possible. Their published office hours are weekdays, though, so they appear closed today (Saturday). austinpearlsdental.comwww.texaschildrens.org

If you need someone this morning (Saturday)

Emergency Dentist of Austin — 1030 Norwood Park Blvd. #324 — is open Saturday 8 AM–8 PM and advertises same-day emergency treatment for broken teeth. It's not pediatric-only, so for a toddler I'd call first and specifically ask whether a pediatric dentist will evaluate your child.

Another Saturday option is Smile Haus Arboretum, open 8 AM–2 PM Saturday, which advertises same-day emergency care and treats children, although again it's a family/general practice rather than pediatric-only.

What I'd do: If the tooth is just chipped and your toddler is comfortable, call Austin Pearls first thing Monday. If there's significant pain, bleeding, the tooth is loose/displaced, swelling, or a large piece broke off, I'd get them evaluated today.

For now, rinse the mouth gently with water, use a cold compress on the lip/face if swollen, and save any tooth fragment you find. austinpearlsdental.com

If there was also a hard head/face impact, loss of consciousness, uncontrolled bleeding, trouble breathing/swallowing, or concern for a jaw injury, skip the dentist and go to a pediatric ER. Texas Children's Hospital Austin has a 24/7 pediatric ER. www.texaschildrens.org

If you tell me roughly where around UT you are (e.g. West Campus, North Campus, DKR, or Mueller) and whether the tooth is a baby tooth, I can narrow this to the closest place that can see your toddler today.

Yes. Since the injury happened around the UT campus, my first choice for a toddler with a cracked front tooth is Central Park Pediatric Dentistry in Central Austin, at 1005 W 38th St. They specifically handle cracked/chipped teeth and recommend prompt evaluation and an X-ray after trauma. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

Important: it’s currently very early Saturday morning, and their office is closed until Monday. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

What I'd do now

• If your toddler is otherwise okay (no significant bleeding, facial swelling, severe pain, trouble breathing/swallowing, or head injury): rinse the mouth gently with water, use a cold compress, save any tooth fragment, and arrange a pediatric-dentist evaluation as soon as possible. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com
• If there was a significant blow to the head, uncontrolled bleeding, jaw injury, loss of consciousness, vomiting, unusual sleepiness, or breathing/swallowing difficulty: go to a pediatric ER rather than waiting for a dentist. www.austintxpediatricdentist.comwww.austinchildrensdentistry.com
• For a baby tooth: don't try to push it back into place if it becomes displaced or comes out.

For a Saturday/after-hours option, I'd call the child's existing pediatric dentist if they have one and check the emergency voicemail/on-call instructions. Some Austin pediatric dental practices specifically provide after-hours instructions. www.austintxpediatricdentist.comwww.austinchildrensdentistry.com

If you tell me whether it's a baby tooth or permanent tooth, whether it's bleeding/loose, and roughly how much of the tooth broke, I can tell you how urgently I'd seek care and which Austin option I'd try first.

If you mean the UT Austin campus area, I’d prioritize a pediatric dentist who specifically handles dental trauma rather than a general emergency dentist.

My top picks near UT

1. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W 38th St

My first call. It’s very close to campus, pediatric-only, and specifically provides guidance/evaluation for chipped and cracked teeth. Their listed number is 512-330-4624.

2. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — 3607 Manor Rd

Another strong choice, especially for a toddler. They explicitly advertise emergency pediatric dentistry for cracked/broken teeth and have pediatric dentists on staff. Call 512-494-6767. austinpearlsdental.com

3. Poplin Pediatric Dentistry — 6850 Austin Center Blvd

A little farther north, but they specifically handle pediatric dental emergencies and tooth injuries, including fractured baby teeth. austintxpediatricdentist.com

If this happened today (Saturday): the offices I found generally list weekday hours, so I would call the practices' emergency numbers/voicemails rather than simply driving over. If you can't get a pediatric dentist promptly, or there's significant bleeding, facial swelling, trouble breathing/swallowing, jaw injury, loss of consciousness, or significant head trauma, go to a pediatric ER. www.healthychildren.org

For a cracked baby front tooth, don't try to pull it or put it back into the socket. Rinse the mouth gently, use a cold compress on the cheek, and save any broken tooth fragment to bring to the dentist. A chip/crack should generally be evaluated, even if your toddler seems okay. www.healthychildren.org

If you tell me exactly where around UT you are (e.g., UT Tower, DKR, West Campus, etc.) and whether the tooth is a baby tooth or permanent, I can narrow this to the closest option that's open right now.

Yes. Since you’re around the UT campus, I’d prioritize a pediatric dentist in central/east Austin that specifically handles dental trauma.

My first choice

Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — 3607 Manor Rd., Suite 103, near Mueller. They specifically advertise emergency pediatric care for cracked/broken teeth, and say they try to accommodate same-day emergency visits. They’re pediatric specialists, which is especially important for a toddler. austinpearlsdental.comwww.longhornpediatricdentist.com

Call: (512) 494-6767. I would call rather than book online and say: “My toddler fell on a playground and cracked a front tooth. We need an urgent pediatric dental trauma evaluation.”

Also very convenient to UT

Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W 38th St. This is very close to the UT/central Austin area, and the practice provides emergency guidance/evaluations for chipped and cracked teeth.

If you can't get in

Smiles of Austin — 1910 W 35th St. They have a pediatric dental team and advertise same-day emergency exams.

For right now: rinse the mouth gently with water, use a cold compress on the lip/face if swollen, and save any piece of the tooth you find and bring it with you. If it's a baby tooth, don't try to put it back into the socket. austintxpediatricdentist.com

If there's uncontrolled bleeding, major facial swelling, trouble breathing, loss of consciousness, vomiting, or a significant head injury, go to an ER rather than waiting for the dentist. www.longhornpediatricdentist.com

If you tell me roughly where you are around UT (e.g. 40 Acres, West Campus, Hyde Park) and whether it's a baby tooth or permanent tooth, I can narrow this to the closest option and check who's open right now.

Since this happened at the UT campus area, I’d prioritize a pediatric dentist in Central Austin rather than sending you across town.

My first choice

Austin Institute of Dental Medicine — 1401 Philomena St, Mueller. They have pediatric dentistry and emergency dental care under one roof, and their listed Saturday hours are 7 AM–7 PM. That makes them the most practical option today (Saturday). Call 737-434-2436 and tell them your toddler has a playground-related cracked front tooth. austinpearlsdental.com

If you can wait until Monday

Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — 1005 W 38th St, very close to UT. They're pediatric-only and specifically handle chipped/cracked teeth and dental trauma.

Another excellent nearby pediatric option is Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry on Manor Rd. They explicitly offer emergency care for cracked/broken teeth and same-day appointments when possible, although their listed hours are Monday–Friday. austinpearlsdental.com

For a toddler with a cracked baby tooth: rinse the mouth gently, save any tooth fragment, use a cold compress if swollen, and have the tooth evaluated promptly. Don't try to glue or reposition the tooth yourself. www.lonestarpediatricdental.com

Go to a pediatric ER rather than a dentist if there was significant head trauma, loss of consciousness, uncontrolled bleeding, major facial injury, or trouble breathing/swallowing. Texas Children's Austin has a 24/7 pediatric ER, though it's in North Austin rather than near UT. www.texaschildrens.org

If you tell me your toddler's age and whether the tooth is just chipped vs. cracked into the gum/bleeding/loose, I can tell you how urgent this is and which option I'd choose.

A cracked front tooth after a playground fall is something I’d have a pediatric dentist evaluate today if possible, especially for a toddler, because the dentist needs to check whether the crack reaches the nerve or whether the tooth was pushed inward/loosened. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.comwww.tinytexansteeth.com

Since you’re near the UT campus area, I’d prioritize these Austin pediatric options:

1. Central Park Pediatric Dentistry — probably my first call for your location
   • Central Austin (near W. 38th St/North Lamar), relatively close to UT
   • Pediatric-only office and specifically handles chipped/cracked teeth and dental trauma; they advise calling for urgent evaluation and same-day visits when appropriate. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com

2. Austin Pearls Pediatric Dentistry — good option for a toddler who may be scared
   • Mueller area (east/central Austin)
   • They advertise emergency pediatric dental care and phone triage for injuries like cracked or broken teeth. austinpearlsdental.com

3. Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry — also convenient from central Austin
   • Mueller area
   • Pediatric-focused care.

4. Austin Kids Teeth — farther south, but experienced with dental trauma
   • They specifically list broken teeth and dental injuries among emergencies they treat. www.austinkidsteeth.com

What I’d do right now:

• Call the closest office and say: “My toddler fell on a playground and cracked a front tooth. Do you have an emergency slot today?”
• Bring any tooth fragment if you found one.
• If there’s bleeding: hold clean gauze/cloth with gentle pressure.
• Use a cold compress on the lip/face if swollen. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.com
• Avoid hard foods until evaluated.

Go to urgent medical care/ER instead of a dentist if there is heavy bleeding that won’t stop, facial swelling affecting breathing, loss of consciousness, vomiting/confusion after the fall, or concern for a jaw injury. www.myaustinpediatricdentist.comwww.tinytexansteeth.com

If you tell me (1) how old your toddler is, (2) whether it’s a baby tooth, (3) whether the tooth is loose or pushed backward, and (4) what day/time it happened, I can help you decide how urgent it is and which office is the best fit.