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• Dr. Omar Elfiky Emergency Dentist Austin 24 Hours - 3050 Guadalupe St #13, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Lady Bird Dental - 3115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• myDental at Ben White - 600 E Ben White Blvd #300, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• ATX Family Dental - 1700 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Quinlan Park Dental - 5145 N FM 620 G-150, Austin, TX 78732, United States
• Hapii Dental Austin - 9300 N Lamar Blvd Ste A, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Forest Family Dentistry - Eastside - 31 Navasota St #130, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Austin Primary Dental - 6700 West Gate Blvd Ste 103, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Smile Haus Austin - 3701 Guadalupe St Ste 104, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Ideal Dental Central Austin - 3500 Jefferson St #106, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Austin Clarity Dental and Implant | Austin General Dentist - 11672 Jollyville Rd #1, Austin, TX 78759, United States

Yes. Since you said weekend + sudden severe tooth pain + downtown Austin, I’d prioritize these:

• Dr. Omar Elfiky Emergency Dentist Austin 24 Hours — 3050 Guadalupe St #13, very central/near UT. The business listing shows 24-hour Saturday/Sunday availability. Call 737-773-3535 first to confirm they can take you immediately.
• Lady Bird Dental — 3115 S Lamar Blvd. They advertise Saturday 8 AM–4 PM and same-day emergency care; call 512-812-0036.
• myDental at Ben White — 600 E Ben White Blvd #300. They advertise same-day emergency openings and Saturday availability; call 512-612-5645.
• Austin Emergency Dental — 2500 W William Cannon Dr #103. They specifically advertise weekend emergency care, walk-ins, and same/next-day appointments, with weekend hours listed as 8 AM–8 PM. Call 737-747-4646. Austin Emergency Dental Austin Emergency Dental

For downtown specifically, I'd call Dr. Elfiky first, then Lady Bird Dental. Because weekend availability can fill quickly, call rather than assuming an online slot is still open.

If you have facial/neck swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or major facial trauma, go to an ER rather than waiting for a dentist.

emergencydentalaustin.com

If you tell me what time it is for you right now, I can narrow this to the options that are actually open and find the closest one to downtown.

Yes — for today, Sunday Aug. 23, I found a few Austin practices advertising weekend emergency care. The strongest option I found is:

Best bet today

Emergency Dentist of Austin — advertises same-day, after-hours and weekend appointments, specifically for severe toothaches, emergency root canals, extractions, and dental injuries. Their listed Sunday hours are 8 AM–8 PM. Call (512) 961-6200 and ask for the earliest emergency appointment. www.emergencydentistofaustin.com

Emergency Dentist of Austin — book/contact page

Location: 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324 — not downtown, but they specifically advertise Sunday emergency care. www.emergencydentistofaustin.com

Another possibility

Austin Primary Dental says it handles weekend dental emergencies and offers same-day appointments/walk-ins depending on severity. Call (512) 808-5651 before going. austinprimarydental.com

Austin Primary Dental emergency information

I wouldn't wait until Monday if the pain is sudden and severe. If you have facial/neck swelling, fever, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or swelling that's rapidly worsening, go to an ER immediately rather than relying on a dental appointment.

If you tell me roughly where in downtown Austin you are (e.g. 6th & Congress), I can narrow this to the closest place that's open today.

Yes. I checked for Saturday, Aug. 22 urgent dental care in Austin. The reservation search didn’t return bookable dental appointments, but these practices specifically advertise weekend/same-day emergency care:

1. Austin Emergency Dental — 2500 W William Cannon Dr., Suite 103. Open Saturday 8 AM–8 PM and advertises same/next-day appointments and weekend emergency care. Call (737) 747-4646. emergencydentalaustin.com

Book/contact Austin Emergency Dental

2. Circle 32 Dental — advertises weekend emergency care and same-day appointments, including for severe toothaches. Call (512) 881-8998; published weekend hours are Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM. circle32dental.com

Book/contact Circle 32 Dental

3. Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics — William Cannon — 1612 E William Cannon Dr. Published Saturday hours are 9 AM–6 PM, and the practice advertises same-day emergency appointments and walk-ins. www.jeffersondentalclinics.com

Book Jefferson Dental

Because you said “sudden severe” pain: if you have facial/neck swelling, fever, difficulty swallowing or breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, or swelling spreading toward your eye/neck, go to an ER rather than waiting for a dentist.

If you're actually downtown Austin right now, I can also narrow this to the closest 3 options to your exact location and prioritize whoever is open this morning.

Yes. I found several Austin dentists advertising weekend emergency/same-day care. Since you’re in downtown Austin, I’d try these in this order:

1. BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street — 1011 W 5th St, very close to downtown. They advertise emergency/walk-in dentistry and an after-hours emergency line. Friday hours are 7am–2pm, but weekend hours aren’t listed, so call first. BLVD Dentistry emergency care

2. Forest Family Dentistry Eastside — 31 Navasota St, East Austin. Saturday 9am–2pm and accepts urgent/emergency appointment requests. This is one of the more convenient Saturday options from downtown. Forest Family Dentistry Eastside

3. Lady Bird Dental — 3115 S Lamar Blvd. Saturday 8am–4pm and specifically says it prioritizes dental emergencies and can often treat them the same day you call. ladybirddental.com Lady Bird Dental

4. Austin Institute of Dental Medicine — 1401 Philomena St. Saturday 7am–7pm; advertises reserved same-day emergency appointments. It’s a particularly good option if you may need more involved treatment because it has multiple dental specialties.

5. Dr. Steven Pruce Emergency Dentist Austin 24 Hours — 1912 San Antonio St. The current business listing shows 24-hour service Friday through Sunday, including Saturday/Sunday. Because the listing has only a couple of reviews, I would call before traveling to confirm that someone is physically available for your case.

If the pain is happening right now

For severe facial/neck swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, fever with rapidly worsening swelling, or swelling spreading toward your eye, go to an ER rather than waiting for a dentist. Otherwise, severe tooth pain itself is a legitimate reason to seek urgent dental care.

If you tell me what time you want to be seen Saturday or Sunday (e.g. “Saturday morning”) and whether you have dental insurance, I can narrow this to the best nearby options and look for bookable appointments.

Yes — for sudden severe tooth pain on a weekend, I’d prioritize a dentist that explicitly handles emergencies and weekend/same-day visits.

Best options I found

• Austin Emergency Dental — explicitly advertises same-day emergency care, walk-ins, and weekend hours (8am–8pm Saturday and Sunday). They treat severe toothaches, abscesses, broken teeth, and can perform emergency root canals/extractions. Their office is at 2500 W William Cannon Dr, so it’s south of downtown rather than downtown itself. emergencydentalaustin.com

Book Austin Emergency Dental

• Austin Primary Dental — says it accommodates same-day emergency appointments and walk-ins, including weekends and after-hours depending on severity. austinprimarydental.com

Austin Primary Dental emergency information

• Lady Bird Dental — at 3115 S Lamar Blvd, and advertises same-day appointments for dental emergencies. ladybirddental.com

Lady Bird Dental

• Zocdoc's Downtown Austin dentist search — useful if you specifically need to stay downtown; it reports real-time same-day availability can be searched and booked online, including by insurance. www.zocdoc.com

Find a Downtown Austin dentist on Zocdoc

Important: I wasn't able to confirm a specific dentist's live Saturday appointment slot from the available booking data, so I'd call the emergency offices directly rather than assume a slot is open.

If you have facial/neck swelling, trouble swallowing or breathing, fever with significant swelling, or swelling spreading toward the eye, don't wait for a dental appointment—go to an ER.

If you tell me what part of downtown Austin you're near (e.g. 6th & Congress, 2nd & Congress, Convention Center) and whether you have dental insurance, I can narrow this to the closest weekend options and booking links.

Yes. For sudden severe tooth pain on a weekend in downtown Austin, these are the strongest options I found:

1. Dr. Omar Elfiky Emergency Dentist Austin 24 Hours — 3050 Guadalupe St #13, near UT/West Campus. The listing shows 24-hour availability every day, including Saturday and Sunday. Call (737) 773-3535 first to confirm they can take you immediately.

Best bet if it’s nighttime or you need the most central option.

2. Lady Bird Dental — 3115 S Lamar Blvd. They specifically advertise same-day emergency appointments, and their current business listing shows Saturday 8 AM–4 PM. They also have online booking and a $49 new-patient emergency exam + X-ray offer. ladybirddental.com

Book Lady Bird Dental

3. Austin Emergency Dental — 2500 W William Cannon Dr, farther south but specifically emergency-focused. The listing shows Saturday and Sunday 8 AM–8 PM and says they handle severe tooth pain, infections, extractions, etc.

4. Emergency Dentist of Austin — 1030 Norwood Park Blvd, north of downtown. It advertises Saturday/Sunday 8 AM–8 PM and same-day emergency care.

If you're in severe pain right now, I'd call #1 first, then Lady Bird if it's Saturday daytime.

If you have facial/neck swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or fever with rapidly worsening swelling, don't wait for a dentist—go to an emergency department.

If you tell me Saturday or Sunday + roughly what time, I can narrow this to the closest places that are actually open during that window.

If you mean this coming weekend in downtown Austin, I’d prioritize these:

• Dr. Steven Pruce Emergency Dentist Austin 24 Hours — 1912 San Antonio St #22, very central/near UT. The listing shows 24/7 hours, including Saturday and Sunday. (737) 773-3535. Because this listing has only a couple of reviews, I’d call first and confirm they are actually taking weekend emergency patients.
• Dr. Omar Elfiky Emergency Dentist Austin 24 Hours — 3050 Guadalupe St #13, central Austin. Also listed as 24/7, including weekends; (737) 773-3535. Again, confirm availability by phone before heading over.
• Forest Family Dentistry Eastside — 31 Navasota St #130, East Austin, very close to downtown. Saturday 9am–2pm is listed, and the practice handles urgent dental visits. (512) 885-3424. Saturday hours may rotate, so call first.
• Ideal Dental South Lamar — 2330 S Lamar Blvd #300. Listed Saturday 9am–3pm and advertises same-day emergency slots for severe pain, swelling, broken teeth, etc. (512) 337-8226.
• Lady Bird Dental — 3115 S Lamar Blvd. Advertises emergency care and has Saturday hours; (512) 812-0036.

Best weekend fallback

If you're willing to drive ~10–15 minutes south of downtown, Austin Emergency Dental at 2500 W William Cannon Dr is specifically an emergency clinic. It advertises same-day care, walk-ins, and Saturday/Sunday 8am–8pm, with treatment for severe toothaches, abscesses, extractions, root canals and broken teeth. (737) 747-4646. emergencydentalaustin.com

Important: I can't see live dental appointment slots, so these are providers advertising weekend/urgent access rather than confirmed openings. For severe pain, I'd call the central 24/7 option first, then the South Lamar/Eastside options.

If you have facial/neck swelling, fever, trouble swallowing or breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, or major facial trauma, skip the dentist and go to an ER immediately.

If you tell me Saturday or Sunday + roughly what time, I can narrow this to the closest options that advertise being open then.

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I’m sorry—you shouldn’t have to wait through severe tooth pain. I checked for same-day Sunday dental care in downtown Austin, but the local search returned unreliable results rather than Austin dental offices, so I don’t want to send you somewhere that isn’t actually open.

A few good next steps right now:

• Search for an “emergency dentist” or “24-hour dental clinic” in downtown Austin and call before heading over; Sunday hours can change.
• If you have facial/neck swelling, fever, trouble swallowing or breathing, or swelling spreading toward your eye/neck, go to an emergency department rather than waiting for a dentist.
• Until you’re seen, if you normally can take them safely, ibuprofen and/or acetaminophen can help with dental pain. Don’t exceed the label doses.

If you want, I can do a more targeted search for dentists within a few miles of downtown Austin and find one that is actually open today and taking emergency patients.

If the pain is sudden and severe, I’d try to get you seen today rather than wait for Monday.

Best weekend options I found

• Emergency Dentist of Austin — explicitly advertises same-day, after-hours and weekend appointments, with Saturday hours listed as 8 AM–8 PM. They treat severe toothaches, infections, extractions and emergency root canals. Their office is at 1030 Norwood Park Blvd., so it’s north of downtown rather than in the downtown core. www.emergencydentistofaustin.com

Book/contact Emergency Dentist of Austin

• Austin Emergency Dental — advertises urgent care for severe tooth pain, abscesses, broken teeth, extractions and root-canal-related emergencies, with weekend access and walk-ins/online booking. emergencydentalaustin.com

Book Austin Emergency Dental

• Duggan Endodontics — useful if this feels like a deep tooth/pulp problem and you may need a root canal. They specifically handle emergency tooth pain and list Saturday by appointment at 1500 W. 38th St. endoaustin.com

Contact Duggan Endodontics

I couldn't verify a specific bookable Saturday time for these dental offices through the reservation system, so I wouldn't want to invent an appointment time. Calling and saying “I have severe acute tooth pain and need an emergency appointment today” is likely the fastest route.

Go to an ER instead of waiting for a dentist if you have rapidly increasing facial/neck swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or major jaw/facial trauma. aidm.org

If you tell me roughly where downtown you are (e.g. 6th & Congress, Convention Center, Rainey, etc.), I can narrow this to the closest options and check their Saturday hours.

Yes. I found several Austin options that specifically handle dental emergencies on weekends. Since it’s Saturday, Aug. 15, I’d call rather than rely on an online calendar—same-day slots can disappear quickly.

Best bets from downtown Austin

• Dr. Steven Pruce Emergency Dentist Austin 24 Hours — 1912 San Antonio St #22. Listed as open 24/7, and it’s one of the most central options. 737-773-3535.
• Dr. Omar Elfiky Emergency Dentist Austin 24 Hours — 3050 Guadalupe St #13. Also listed 24/7 and close to central Austin. 737-773-3535.
• Swish Dental Downtown — 201 W 5th St #175, right downtown. It handles emergencies, but is not open Saturday, so this is a Monday option rather than a same-day solution.
• Austin Emergency Dental — 2500 W William Cannon Dr #103. Specifically focused on emergency care and listed Saturday/Sunday 8 AM–8 PM. 737-747-4646.
• Lady Bird Dental — 3115 S Lamar Blvd. Listed Saturday 8 AM–4 PM and advertises same-day emergency treatment. 512-812-0036.
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine — 1401 Philomena St #200. Listed Saturday 7 AM–7 PM and advertises same-day emergency appointments. 737-434-2436.

If you're in severe pain right now, I'd start with Dr. Pruce or Dr. Elfiky because they're the most central and currently listed as 24-hour emergency practices. Then try Austin Emergency Dental if you can travel farther south.

One important warning: if you have facial/neck swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, fever with rapidly worsening swelling, or a significant jaw injury, go to an emergency department rather than waiting for a dentist.

If you tell me roughly where you are downtown (e.g. 6th & Congress) and whether you need Saturday morning/afternoon/evening, I can narrow this to the closest options.

Yes. Since it’s Saturday morning in Austin, I found several options that are open today and specifically handle emergency dental problems.

Best bets for same-day care

• Dr. Omar Elfiky Emergency Dentist Austin 24 Hours — 3050 Guadalupe St #13, central Austin/UT area. Listed open 24 hours Saturday, which makes this the closest fit to downtown among the emergency-focused options I found. (737) 773-3535
• Austin Emergency Dental — 2500 W William Cannon Dr, South Austin. Open 8 AM–8 PM Saturday/Sunday and specifically focused on same-day emergency treatment for severe tooth pain, infections, extractions, etc. (737) 747-4646
• Lady Bird Dental — 3115 S Lamar Blvd, South Lamar. Open 8 AM–4 PM Saturday and advertises emergency/same-day care. (512) 812-0036
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine — 1401 Philomena St, Mueller. Open 7 AM–7 PM Saturday, with same-day urgent/emergency visits and multiple dental specialties. (737) 434-2436

I would call the Guadalupe office first because it's the most central and is listed as 24-hour Saturday emergency care. Ask: “I have sudden severe tooth pain and need an emergency exam today. Can you see me as soon as possible?”

If you have facial/neck swelling, trouble swallowing or breathing, fever, or swelling spreading toward your eye/neck, don't wait for a dental appointment—go to an emergency department.

Also, community reports have specifically mentioned Emergency Dentist of Austin and North Austin Dentistry as weekend options, though I would prioritize the currently listed open offices above. www.reddit.com

If you tell me roughly where downtown you are (e.g. 6th & Congress), I can narrow this to the 3 closest options and give you their booking/call links.

Yes — for sudden severe tooth pain on Saturday, Aug. 15, I’d try these first. I found several Austin practices explicitly advertising weekend/same-day emergency care.

Best bets today

1. Emergency Dentist of Austin — 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324

Open Saturday 8 AM–8 PM, specifically advertises same-day emergency appointments, including severe tooth pain, infections, extractions and root canals. Call (512) 961-6200. www.emergencydentistofaustin.com
Book Emergency Dentist of Austin

2. Austin Emergency Dental — 2500 W William Cannon Dr #103

Open Saturday 8 AM–8 PM and advertises same/next-day emergency visits and walk-ins. Call (737) 747-4646. emergencydentalaustin.com
Book Austin Emergency Dental

3. Daylight Dental South Austin — 6501 S Congress Ave #2-201

Open Saturday 7 AM–1 PM; listed as an emergency dental provider. Call (512) 548-8584 and ask specifically for an urgent tooth-pain slot.

4. North Austin Dentistry — 6850 Austin Center Blvd #310

Open Saturday 9 AM–3 PM and offers emergency care; they also say after-hours calls can be routed for urgent guidance.

For downtown specifically: the downtown practices I found, including Swish Dental Downtown and Toothbar, are closed Saturdays, so I'd prioritize one of the weekend emergency clinics rather than waiting until Monday.

If the pain is accompanied by swelling

If you have rapidly increasing facial/jaw swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or swelling spreading toward your eye/neck, go to an ER rather than waiting for a dentist. emergencydentalaustin.com

If you tell me roughly where downtown you are (e.g. 6th & Congress, Convention Center, Rainey, etc.) and whether you have dental insurance, I can narrow this to the closest open option and check the best way to get seen today.

Yes. I checked Austin options for today, Saturday, Aug. 15. For severe tooth pain, I’d call one of these first and ask specifically for a same-day emergency exam:

1. Dr. Steven Pruce Emergency Dentist Austin 24 Hours — 1912 San Antonio St #22, central Austin; listed 24/7 Saturday. 737-773-3535. Because it’s very close to downtown/UT, this is the first one I’d call.
2. Dr. Omar Elfiky Emergency Dentist Austin 24 Hours — 3050 Guadalupe St #13; listed 24/7 Saturday. 737-773-3535. Call first to confirm they can physically see you today rather than triage by phone.
3. Austin Institute of Dental Medicine — 1401 Philomena St #200, Mueller; listed 7 AM–7 PM Saturday and specifically advertises same-day emergency appointments. 737-434-2436.
4. Forest Family Dentistry Eastside — 31 Navasota St #130, East Austin; 9 AM–2 PM Saturday. 512-885-3424. This is particularly convenient from downtown, and the practice accepts urgent/emergency visits.

There are also dedicated emergency clinics farther out, including Austin Emergency Dental (8 AM–8 PM Saturday) and Emergency Dentist of Austin (8 AM–8 PM Saturday). www.reddit.com

Important: I wasn't able to confirm a specific bookable appointment slot in real time—the reservation system returned restaurant rather than dental availability—so I don't want to invent a time. The listings do confirm Saturday operating hours and emergency/same-day services for the practices above.

If you have facial/neck swelling, fever, difficulty swallowing or breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, or swelling that's rapidly worsening, go to an ER rather than waiting for a dental appointment. Severe dental infections can become dangerous.

If you tell me roughly where downtown you're staying (e.g. 6th & Congress, Convention Center, Rainey) and whether you have dental insurance, I can narrow this to the closest 2–3 and give you the best order to call.

For sudden severe tooth pain on a weekend in downtown Austin, you’ll want an emergency dentist rather than waiting for a regular Monday appointment. These are options that advertise weekend or same-day urgent care: emergencydentalaustin.comwww.emergencydentistofaustin.com

Closest downtown/central Austin options to try first

• Swish Dental Downtown — 201 W 5th St Ste 175, Austin, TX 78701
  • Downtown location; listed as offering emergency dental services.
  • Call: (512) 713-1099

• BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street — 1011 W 5th St #120, Austin, TX 78703
  • Advertises emergency appointments/walk-in dentistry (confirm weekend availability by phone).
  • Call: (737) 990-4135

• Dr. Steven Pruce Emergency Dentist Austin 24 Hours — 1912 San Antonio St #22, Austin, TX 78705
  • Listed as an emergency dental service with 24-hour availability; call first to confirm immediate walk-in availability.
  • Call: (737) 773-3535

Weekend-focused emergency clinics (farther but likely to have availability)

• Austin Emergency Dental — 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103, Austin, TX 78745
  • Open Saturday and Sunday 8 AM–8 PM (listed hours) and focused on same-day emergency dental care. emergencydentalaustin.com
  • Call: (737) 747-4646 emergencydentalaustin.com

• Emergency Dentist of Austin — 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753
  • Advertises same-day, after-hours, and weekend emergency appointments. emergencydentalaustin.comwww.emergencydentistofaustin.com
  • Call: (512) 961-6200 www.emergencydentistofaustin.com

When you call, say: “I have sudden severe tooth pain and need an emergency same-day appointment today. Do you have an opening?” Ask whether they can do an exam/X-ray and pain-relieving treatment the same visit.

If you have facial swelling, fever, swelling under the jaw, trouble swallowing, or trouble breathing, seek urgent medical care rather than waiting for a dental appointment. www.mydental.com

I can also narrow this down to the closest open right now from downtown Austin if you tell me your cross-streets or neighborhood.