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• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Emergency Dentist Atlanta - 275 14th St NW #100, Atlanta, GA 30318, United States
• Ben Massell Dental Clinic: Levitas Ted DDS - 700 14th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, United States
• Leed Building - 700 14th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, United States
• Good Samaritan Health Center - 1015 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, United States
• Mercy Care - 424 Decatur St. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, United States
• Atlanta Emergency Dentist - 1275 McConnell Dr Ste G, Decatur, GA 30033, United States
• Dr. Ronald L. Burton, DMD - 424 Decatur St. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, United States
• Smith Kathy DDS - 239 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, United States
• Dental Care 24/7 Atlanta - 285 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW Commercial Unit 2B, Atlanta, GA 30313, United States
• Dr. Dexter L. Summerlin, DDS - 2578 Gresham Rd S E, Atlanta, GA 30316, United States

If you mean the UT Austin campus area, and you have severe mouth pain + limited funds, I’d prioritize places that can evaluate you quickly and won’t require a big upfront private-dentist bill.

Best low-cost options near UT Austin

1. Manos De Cristo — likely your best first call

• Low-cost nonprofit dental clinic with emergency exams, X-rays, fillings, extractions, and other urgent care.
• Their listed limited/emergency exam is $60 and includes an X-ray; emergency walk-ins are generally accepted in the morning on a first-come basis. Manos de Cristo
• Phone: (512) 477-2319 Manos de Cristo
• From UT campus, it’s a short bus ride or bike ride.
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry — closest private option to UT

• Located directly by campus and advertises same-day/next-day emergency visits when available. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
• They may be easier for speed, but ask about the cash price before agreeing to treatment. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
• UT Austin student resources

• If you’re a UT student, check University Health Services at The University of Texas at Austin and ask about options, billing support, or referrals. UHS says insurance is not required, and students who cannot pay may apply for limited assistance through the Student Emergency Fund. Healthy Horns

If the pain is extreme

Go sooner (same day if possible) if you have:

• facial/jaw swelling
• fever
• pus/bad taste with swelling
• trouble swallowing or breathing
• swelling spreading toward your eye or neck

Those can indicate a dental infection that may need urgent treatment.

If you tell me:

1. whether you’re on UT campus / West Campus / North Campus,
2. whether you have any dental insurance, and
3. whether you need night/weekend care,

I can narrow this to the cheapest realistic option and transportation route.

• Dr. Thomas Richardson - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Smile Haus Austin - 3701 Guadalupe St Ste 104, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Daylight Dental South Austin - 6501 S Congress Ave Ste 2-201, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• ATX Family Dental - 1700 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Lucent Dentistry - 3909 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste. A1, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Lady Bird Dental - 3115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Ideal Dental Central Austin - 3500 Jefferson St #106, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Galaxia Dental - 8764 Research Blvd Ste d, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Brident Dental & Orthodontics - 512 W Stassney Ln #106, Austin, TX 78745, United States

If you're around the UT Austin campus and money is tight, I'd start with Manos de Cristo Dental Center rather than a typical private emergency dentist. It is a nonprofit/reduced-fee clinic at 4911 Harmon Ave., and its Austin dental center provides emergency care for patients who meet its income guidelines. School of Nursing

Dr. Thomas Richardson

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-628-4208)

Your practical options

• Manos de Cristo Dental Center — 4911 Harmon Ave.

Reduced-fee nonprofit care and emergency services. Call 512-628-4208 and explain that you're a UT student with severe pain and limited funds. School of Nursing

• KoLa Dentistry — 2907 Duval St.

This is particularly convenient for UT: it's directly across from campus and advertises same-day/next-day emergency appointments. Call 512-472-5633 and ask for the cash price for an emergency exam and the least-expensive treatment to get you out of pain. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

• UT Austin University Health Services can also help you navigate urgent medical care, but UHS itself isn't a dental clinic. Its 24-hour Nurse Advice Line is 512-475-6877. UHS says students without insurance can receive discounted rates, and payment plans/limited emergency assistance may be available for UHS charges. Healthy Horns University of Texas Catalogs

Important: if you have facial/neck swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or rapidly worsening infection/fever, don't wait for a cheap dentist—go to an emergency department or call 911. Severe dental infections can become medically serious. University of Texas Catalogs

If you tell me roughly how much you can afford (e.g. $50, $100, $200) and whether you have dental insurance, I can narrow this down to the most realistic option near UT and check current hours.

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Smile Haus Austin - 3701 Guadalupe St Ste 104, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Lucent Dentistry - 3909 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste. A1, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Ideal Dental Central Austin - 3500 Jefferson St #106, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Daylight Dental South Austin - 6501 S Congress Ave Ste 2-201, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Ideal Dental South Lamar - 2330 S Lamar Blvd #300, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• ATX Dental Studio - 711 W 38th St Ste B-10, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• The Local Dentist - 2023 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Lady Bird Dental - 3115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Brident Dental & Orthodontics - 512 W Stassney Ln #106, Austin, TX 78745, United States

Since you're near UT Austin and funds are tight, I’d start with low-cost/community dental care rather than a typical private emergency dentist.

• Manos De Cristo — 4911 Harmon Ave. This nonprofit dental center specifically provides reduced-fee dental care and emergency care, including for people without insurance. Call 512-477-7454 and explain that you're a student with severe pain and limited funds. School of Nursing
• Huang Philip P MD — 15 Waller St. CommUnityCare's dental system provides emergency treatment and has programs for uninsured/low-income patients who meet eligibility requirements. School of Nursing
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care — 2901 Montopolis Dr. Its dental clinic offers emergency treatment and serves some uninsured patients meeting income guidelines. School of Nursing
• Smile Haus Austin — 3701 Guadalupe St. This is very close to the UT area and advertises emergency dental care, but I would ask for the cash price before agreeing to treatment because it's a private practice.

What I'd do in your situation

Call Manos de Cristo first and say: “I'm a UT student with severe dental pain and very limited funds. Do you have an emergency appointment, and what is the lowest out-of-pocket cost for an exam and treatment?”

If they can't see you promptly, call CommUnityCare next.

If you have facial/neck swelling, fever, difficulty swallowing or breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, or swelling that's rapidly worsening, don't wait for a low-cost dental appointment—go to an emergency department or call 911 if it's life-threatening.

If you tell me how much you can afford (e.g. $20, $50, $100, $200) and whether you have UT student insurance/dental insurance, I can narrow this down to the most realistic option near campus.

• Dr. Thomas Richardson - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Lucent Dentistry - 3909 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste. A1, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Ideal Dental Central Austin - 3500 Jefferson St #106, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Ideal Dental South Lamar - 2330 S Lamar 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
• Dr. Lorena Ray - 318 Chalmers Ave, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Lady Bird Dental - 3115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Brident Dental & Orthodontics - 1144 Airport Blvd #240, Austin, TX 78702, United States

For a UT Austin campus-area student with severe mouth pain and limited funds, I’d prioritize places that can handle an urgent tooth problem without a big upfront bill. These are the options I’d look at first:

Best low-cost choices

1. Dr. Thomas Richardson — probably your best fit for limited funds

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-628-4208)

• Why: Nonprofit clinic with highly reduced rates and emergency dental care. Manos de Cristo
• Emergency option: They offer a limited/emergency exam (listed as $60) with an X-ray to evaluate one painful area. Manos de Cristo
• Location: 4911 Harmon Ave (North Loop area), relatively close to UT.
• Phone: (512) 477-2319. Manos de Cristo

2. Huang Philip P MD — good if cost is the main barrier

DirectionsWebsite[Call](tel:+1 512-978-9400)

• Why: Community health center model; serves patients who are uninsured or underinsured and provides urgent/emergency dental services.
• Location: East Austin (15 Waller St).
• Phone: (512) 978-9400.

3. UT student resources

If you’re enrolled at UT Austin, check whether University Health Services at The University of Texas at Austin can help route you or help with billing options. UHS says students don’t need insurance to use services and that payment assistance options may be available in some cases. Healthy Horns

If the pain is severe tonight

If you have facial swelling, fever, trouble swallowing, trouble breathing, swelling under your jaw/neck, or you feel very ill, don’t wait for a low-cost appointment—seek urgent medical care, because dental infections can sometimes become serious.

What I’d do in your situation

1. Call Manos de Cristo first and say:

“I’m a UT student, I have severe mouth pain, and I need the lowest-cost emergency evaluation available.”

2. If they can’t see you soon, call CommUnityCare RBJ Dental.
3. Avoid paying for a private emergency dentist unless you’ve confirmed the exam/treatment cost first.

If you tell me whether you’re near UT West Campus, North Campus, or the main tower area and whether you have insurance (even student insurance), I can narrow this down to the closest/cheapest option.

• Dr. Thomas Richardson - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Craft of Dentistry - 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• myDental at Norwood Park - 1045 Norwood Park Blvd Ste 103, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Daylight Dental South Austin - 6501 S Congress Ave Ste 2-201, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Family Dentistry on Manchaca - 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4, Suite 4, Austin, TX 78748, United States
• Lucent Dentistry - 3909 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste. A1, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Mi Casa Family Dentistry | Austin Family Dentistry - 7517 Cameron Rd #106, Austin, TX 78752, United States
• Choice Austin Dental - 11645 Angus Rd, Austin, TX 78759, United States

If you’re around the UT Austin campus and money is tight, I’d prioritize Manos de Cristo Dental Center or a nearby community clinic over a typical private emergency dentist.

Best options for your situation

1. Dr. Thomas Richardson — my first choice for limited funds

• 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751
• About 2 miles north of UT.
• Nonprofit clinic with highly reduced rates and licensed dentists.
• Treats emergencies, extractions, root canals, fillings, exams and X-rays. Manos de Cristo
• Call 512-477-2319 and tell them you have severe dental pain and very limited funds. Ask specifically about their emergency/urgent-care intake.
• Huang Philip P MD — good safety-net option

• 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702
• Community health-center dental clinic geared toward people who are uninsured/underinsured and offers urgent dental treatment.
• Ask about income-based/sliding-fee eligibility and the fastest appointment for severe pain.
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry — closest conventional option

• 2907 Duval St, essentially across from the UT campus.
• Offers same-day/next-day emergency visits when available.
• I'd call first and ask for the total cash price for an emergency exam/X-ray and the cheapest treatment to get you out of pain.

If the pain is severe tonight

If you have facial/neck swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling spreading toward your eye/neck, uncontrolled bleeding, fever with significant swelling, or you feel seriously ill, don't wait for a dentist—go to an emergency department or call 911. UT specifically advises students with medical emergencies to use emergency services. University Catalogs Texas Global

For ordinary severe tooth pain without those danger signs, call Manos de Cristo first thing and ask for emergency care. Texas DSHS also recommends 2-1-1 as a 24/7 way to locate low-cost dental programs based on your ZIP code and finances. Texas DSHS

If you tell me roughly how much you can afford (e.g. $20, $50, $100, $200) and whether you need something open tonight, I can narrow this to the best option.

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Smile Haus Austin - 3701 Guadalupe St Ste 104, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Lucent Dentistry - 3909 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste. A1, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Ideal Dental Central Austin - 3500 Jefferson St #106, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Ideal Dental South Lamar - 2330 S Lamar Blvd #300, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741
• The Local Dentist - 2023 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Daylight Dental South Austin - 6501 S Congress Ave Ste 2-201, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Lady Bird Dental - 3115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Midtown Dental Associates - 3000 N Interstate Hwy 35 Suite 650, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States

If you’re around UT Austin and money is tight, I’d prioritize these:

1. Best low-cost option: Manos De Cristo — 4911 Harmon Ave. It’s a nonprofit clinic specifically offering highly reduced-rate dental care, including emergency care, extractions, exams/X-rays, and some root canals. Call 512-477-2319 and tell them you have severe pain and limited funds. Manos de Cristo
2. Closest-to-campus option: Smile Haus Austin — 3701 Guadalupe St., right in the UT area. They advertise emergency dental care, so this is worth calling if getting somewhere quickly matters.
3. If you need care today/weekend and can afford an exam: Austin Emergency Dental — 2500 W William Cannon Dr. They advertise same/next-day emergency care and a $49 new-patient exam/X-rays. Austin Emergency Dental

One important thing

Because you said severe mouth pain, don't wait if you have facial/neck swelling, fever, difficulty swallowing or breathing, rapidly worsening swelling, or you feel very ill. Those can indicate a serious infection—go to an ER or call 911 if breathing/swallowing is compromised.

Also, UT Austin UHS isn't a dental clinic, but their 24/7 Nurse Advice Line is 512-475-6877 if you're unsure how urgent your symptoms are. University Catalogs University Catalogs

My pick for your situation: call Manos de Cristo first and explicitly say “I’m a UT student, I have severe dental pain, and I have very limited funds. Do you have an emergency appointment and what is the minimum I would need to pay?”

If you tell me roughly where you are around UT (e.g. West Campus, Guadalupe, Dobie, North Campus) and how much you can afford ($0, $25, $50, $100, etc.), I can narrow this to the best 2–3 options.

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741
• After Dark Dental - 10 W 37th St Fl 3, New York, NY 10018, United States
• Ashman Arthur DDS - 345 E 24th St, New York, NY 10010, United States
• Priority Emergency Dental Care - 241 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011, United States
• Dentist on Madison - 274 Madison Ave Rm 202, New York, NY 10016, United States
• Dental365 - 14th Street - 24 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011, United States
• Expert Dental - Midtown - 110 E 40th St #104, New York, NY 10016, United States

If you’re a UT Austin student with severe mouth pain and limited funds, I’d prioritize places that can handle an urgent problem without a big upfront bill.

My top choices:

1. Manos De Cristo — probably the first place I’d try for a low-cost emergency visit. They offer reduced-fee/sliding-scale dental care and emergency walk-in hours on weekday mornings (availability can vary, so call before going). People's Community Clinic
2. CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care — a good option if your income is low enough for assistance programs; they provide dental services including emergency treatment, extractions, and fillings for eligible patients and some self-pay patients. School of Nursing
3. UT-related options: If you have UT student insurance or need help figuring out where to go, University Health Services (UT Austin) can help route you, though they generally don’t replace a dentist for tooth problems. UT’s nurse advice line is available 24/7 at 512-475-6877. Healthy Horns

A few tips before you go:

• When you call, say: “I’m a UT Austin student with severe dental pain and limited funds. Do you have an emergency appointment, sliding scale, or payment options?”
• Ask for the lowest-cost pain-relief option first (exam, X-ray, temporary filling, extraction if needed) rather than committing to major treatment before you know the price.
• If you have facial swelling, fever, trouble swallowing, trouble breathing, or swelling spreading toward your eye/neck, treat that as urgent and seek emergency care.

If you tell me:

• your exact budget (for example: $0–$50, $50–$150, $150–$300),
• whether you’re near West Campus / UT Tower / North Campus, and
• whether you have UT SHIP or no insurance,

I can narrow it to the best next call.

• Dr. Thomas Richardson - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Lady Bird Dental - 3115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Lucent Dentistry - 3909 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste. A1, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Craft of Dentistry - 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Daylight Dental South Austin - 6501 S Congress Ave Ste 2-201, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Choice Austin Dental - 11645 Angus Rd, Austin, TX 78759, United States
• myDental at Norwood Park - 1045 Norwood Park Blvd Ste 103, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Groovy Dental - 8701 W Parmer Ln Ste 1124, Austin, TX 78729, United States
• Brident Dental & Orthodontics - 512 W Stassney Ln #106, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States

Since you’re near the UT Austin campus and cost is a major concern, I’d prioritize Manos de Cristo Dental Center or a CommUnityCare dental clinic over a typical private emergency dentist.

Best low-cost options

• Dr. Thomas Richardson — 4911 Harmon Ave.

This is a nonprofit clinic offering highly reduced rates and explicitly providing emergency care, exams/X-rays, extractions, and root canals. This would be my first call if you’re uninsured or have very limited money. Manos de Cristo
(512) 477-2319

• Huang Philip P MD — 15 Waller St.

Community health-center dental care aimed at people who are uninsured/underinsured, including emergency dental treatment. CommUnityCare has income-based options for qualifying self-pay patients. School of Nursing

• Lady Bird Dental — 3115 S Lamar Blvd.

If you need something closer/faster and can manage a private-office visit, they advertise a $49 emergency exam + X-ray for new patients and same-day emergency care.

• Lucent Dentistry — 3909 N I-35.

Convenient to the UT area and handles severe toothaches, suspected abscesses and other emergencies. Their listed patient feedback includes affordability, but call first to get your exact self-pay price.

My pick: If you can wait for their availability, call Manos de Cristo first and say: “I’m a UT student with severe dental pain and very limited funds. Do you have an emergency appointment and what is the minimum I would need to pay today?”

If you have facial/neck swelling, fever, trouble swallowing or breathing, or swelling that's rapidly worsening, don't wait for a low-cost dentist—those can indicate a serious infection. UT advises seeking emergency care for true medical emergencies. global.utexas.edu

If you tell me roughly how much you can afford today (e.g. $20, $50, $100, $200) and whether you have dental insurance, I can narrow this to the best 1–2 options for you.

• Dr. Thomas Richardson - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center - 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Lucent Dentistry - 3909 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste. A1, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Ideal Dental Central Austin - 3500 Jefferson St #106, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Brident Dental & Orthodontics - 1144 Airport Blvd #240, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Dr. Lorena Ray - 318 Chalmers Ave, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street - 1011 W 5th St #120, Austin, TX 78703, United States

If you’re a UT Austin student with severe mouth pain and limited funds, I’d prioritize clinics that are used to treating uninsured/underinsured patients rather than a typical emergency dentist. These are the options I’d look at first:

Best low-cost options near UT Austin

1. Dr. Thomas Richardson — likely the best fit for a tight budget

• Nonprofit reduced-fee dental clinic in Austin.
• Handles urgent dental needs like severe tooth pain, infections, fillings, and extractions.
• Located near North Loop, a short trip from UT by bus/car.
• Call ahead because emergency slots and intake procedures can fill quickly.
• Huang Philip P MD — good if you’re uninsured or income-limited

• Community health center dental clinic that provides essential care, including emergency dental treatment, fillings, and extractions.
• Designed for patients who may not have traditional insurance.
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center — another safety-net option

• Offers dental services including emergency treatment.
• Worth calling if RBJ has a long wait.
• Lucent Dentistry — closest-ish urgent option, but ask about price first

• Near campus/I-35 and advertises emergency dental visits.
• More of a private practice, so I’d call and ask for the cash price for an emergency exam before committing.

What I would do in your situation

• Call Manos de Cristo first and say: “I’m a UT student, I have severe mouth pain, and I have limited funds. Do you have an emergency appointment or reduced-fee option?”
• If they can’t see you quickly, call CommUnityCare RBJ Dental.
• Avoid waiting if you have facial swelling, fever, trouble swallowing, trouble breathing, or swelling spreading toward your eye/neck — those can require urgent medical attention.

UT Austin’s University Health Services can also help students navigate care, though it generally does not function as a dental emergency clinic. University Catalogs

If you tell me:

1. whether you have UT student insurance,
2. your pain level (1–10), and
3. whether you have swelling, a broken tooth, or wisdom tooth pain,

I can narrow this down to the fastest/cheapest choice.

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Dental 32 Fresh Smiles - 44170 Ashbrook Marketplace Plaza Ste 120, Ashburn, VA 20147, United States
• Ashburn Dentistry by Design - 20905 Professional Plaza #210, Ashburn, VA 20147, United States
• Goose Creek Village Dental - 21001 Sycolin Rd Ste 240, Ashburn, VA 20147, United States
• Ashburn Divine Dental - 20915 Ashburn Rd Ste 205, Ashburn, VA 20147, United States
• My Ashburn Dentist - 20925 Professional Plaza Ste 330, Ashburn, VA 20147, United States
• Loudoun Family Dental - 22621 Amendola Terrace #110, Ashburn, VA 20148, United States
• Costa Dentistry - 42395 Ryan Rd #104, Ashburn, VA 20148, United States
• Esthetique Dentistry of Ashburn - 44121 Leesburg Pike Ste 225, Ashburn, VA 20147, United States
• Virginia Smiles Dental Care - 21001 Sycolin Rd Ste 100, Ashburn, VA 20147, United States
• Rios Dentistry of Ashburn - 44340 Premier Plaza Ste 200, Ashburn, VA 20147, United States

If you mean the UT Austin campus, I’d prioritize Manos de Cristo Dental Center if cost is your biggest concern.

• Manos De Cristo — about 2 miles north of UT. They offer highly reduced-cost dental care, including emergency care, extractions, X-rays, and root canals. Call 512-477-2319 and tell them you have severe pain and limited funds. Manos de Cristo
• UT Austin UHS — not a dental clinic, but as a UT student you can call the 24/7 Nurse Advice Line at 512-475-6877 for guidance, particularly if you're unsure whether this needs emergency treatment. UHS also has subsidized services for uninsured students and a Student Emergency Fund. Healthy Horns Texas Global
• KoLa Dentistry — KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry — directly across from UT and advertises same-day/next-day emergency appointments. This is a convenient fallback, although I would ask for the cash price before agreeing to treatment. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Because you said “severe” mouth pain: if you have facial/neck swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, fever with significant swelling, or rapidly worsening symptoms, don't wait for a cheap dental appointment—go to an ER or call 911. UT specifically advises emergency care for serious medical emergencies. University Catalogs

If you tell me roughly where you are around UT (e.g., West Campus, Drag, North Campus) and your maximum budget ($50, $100, $200, etc.), I can narrow this down to the best 2–3 options and check which ones are open right now.

If you mean the UT Austin campus, I’d prioritize these options:

1. Manos de Cristo Dental Center — probably my first choice for your situation. They provide highly reduced-rate dental care and explicitly handle emergency care, exams/X-rays, extractions and root canals. They’re at 4911 Harmon Ave., Austin, and their phone is (512) 477-2319. Manos de Cristo School of Nursing

manosdecristo.org

2. KoLa Dentistry — the most convenient private option if you're near UT: 2907 Duval St, directly across from campus. They specifically reserve appointments for dental emergencies and say same-day/next-day appointments are generally available. Call (512) 472-5633 and tell them you're a student with severe pain and limited funds; ask for the cash/self-pay price for an emergency exam and X-ray before agreeing to treatment. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
3. UT Dentistry's Student Dental Clinic — a reduced-cost option where dental students provide care under faculty supervision. The catch is that it's associated with UT Health San Antonio, not the UT Austin campus, so it's much less convenient. UT Health San Antonio UT Health San Antonio

uthscsa.edu

Because you said "severe" pain

If you have facial/jaw swelling, fever, difficulty swallowing or breathing, swelling around your eye, or rapidly worsening symptoms, don't wait for a cheap dentist—go to an emergency department or call 911. UT specifically advises students to seek emergency care for serious medical emergencies. University of Texas Catalogs Texas Global

If it's severe tooth pain without those danger signs, I'd call Manos de Cristo first thing and ask: “I'm a UT student, uninsured/limited funds, and I'm in severe dental pain. Can you see me for an emergency exam today, and what is the minimum I should expect to pay?”

If you tell me whether you're uninsured, have UT Student Health Insurance, or have Medicaid, I can narrow this down to the cheapest realistic option near the UT campus.

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Dr. Omar Elfiky Emergency Dentist Austin 24 Hours - 3050 Guadalupe St #13, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics - 9511 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741
• Groovy Dental - 8701 W Parmer Ln Ste 1124, Austin, TX 78729, United States
• Dr. Irina Malakhova, DDS - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Ideal Dental Central Austin - 3500 Jefferson St #106, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Lucent Dentistry - 3909 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste. A1, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• ATX Dental Studio - 711 W 38th St Ste B-10, Austin, TX 78705, United States

If you’re around UT Austin and money is tight, I’d prioritize these options:

1. Best low-cost option: Manos De Cristo — 4911 Harmon Ave. Their Dental Center specifically provides highly reduced-cost care and handles emergencies, extractions, root canals, exams/X-rays, etc. Manos de Cristo

• Call 512-477-2319 before going.
• This would be my first choice if affordability is the biggest concern.
• Closest to UT: Dr. Omar Elfiky Emergency Dentist Austin 24 Hours — 3050 Guadalupe St #13, right in the UT/West Campus area. It's listed as open 24 hours, but I would call first and ask for the total self-pay price for an emergency exam before committing.
• Another affordable/community option: Huang Philip P MD — 15 Waller St. CommUnityCare offers emergency dental treatment and may have options for uninsured/low-income patients who meet income guidelines. School of Nursing

What I'd do in your situation

Because you said severe mouth pain, don't wait several days hoping it goes away. If you have facial/neck swelling, fever, difficulty swallowing or breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, or rapidly worsening swelling, go to an ER/call 911—those can indicate a serious infection.

If you're enrolled at UT, you can also call the 24/7 UHS Nurse Advice Line at 512-475-6877 for guidance tonight. UHS itself isn't a dental clinic, but the nurse line can help determine how urgently you need care. University of Texas Catalogs

If you tell me roughly where you are around UT (e.g. West Campus, North Campus, or Drag) and whether you can spend $20, $50, $100, or essentially $0, I can narrow this down to the best option for you.

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Dr. Sileshi Assemu - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Dr. Irina Malakhova, DDS - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Ideal Dental Central Austin - 3500 Jefferson St #106, Austin, TX 78731, United States
• Craft of Dentistry - 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, United States

If you’re around the UT Austin campus and money is tight, I’d prioritize a low-cost clinic over a typical emergency-dentist chain.

My top choices

• Manos De Cristo — 4911 Harmon Ave.

This is probably my first call for you. It’s a nonprofit dental clinic offering highly reduced rates, and it specifically provides emergency care, exams/X-rays, extractions, and other treatment. Call 512-477-2319 and tell them you’re a UT student with severe pain and limited funds. Manos de Cristo

• Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS / CommUnityCare RBJ Dental Clinic — 15 Waller St.

CommUnityCare has dental services including emergency treatment and extractions, with assistance/sliding-fee options for qualifying low-income or uninsured patients. Ask specifically about their sliding-fee eligibility and emergency appointments. School of Nursing

• Dr. Sileshi Assemu / CommUnityCare North Central Dental — 1210 W Braker Ln.

Another safety-net option with dental services and potentially income-based reduced fees. It’s farther from campus, but worth calling if Manos de Cristo can't get you in. School of Nursing

• Austin Emergency Dental — 2500 W William Cannon Dr.

Better if you need rapid/weekend emergency treatment, but I would call the low-cost clinics first because your budget is limited.

One important thing tonight

It's currently late Friday night, so many low-cost dental clinics are closed. If you have facial/neck swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, fever with worsening swelling, or rapidly increasing severe pain, don't wait for a dentist—go to an ER or call 911. UT Austin also has a 24/7 Nurse Advice Line at 512-475-6877 that can help you decide how urgently you need care. University of Texas Catalogs Healthyhorns

If you're able to wait safely until tomorrow, Manos de Cristo would be my first call.

manosdecristo.org

If you tell me roughly how much you can afford (e.g. $50, $100, $200) and whether you have dental insurance/Medicaid, I can narrow this down to the best option and look for the cheapest place that can see you tomorrow.

If you mean the UT Austin campus area, I’d prioritize low-cost clinics rather than a typical private emergency dentist.

• Manos de Cristo Dental Clinic — 4911 Harmon Ave., Austin, TX 78751, 512-477-2319. It’s a nonprofit low-cost dental clinic and is one of the first places I’d call given your limited funds. UT’s own resources list it as providing emergency dental treatment. School of Nursing
• CommUnityCare dental clinics — They offer emergency services to qualifying self-pay patients based on income, including exams, extractions and other dental treatment. School of Nursing
• Texas 2-1-1 — If those aren't available, Texas DSHS recommends calling 211 for free/low-cost dental programs matched to your ZIP code and income; the service is available 24/7. Texas Health Services
• Since you're a UT student, UT University Health Services can also help you navigate urgent care, and its billing office says students who can't pay may apply for limited assistance through the Student Emergency Fund. Healthy Horns Healthy Horns

Important: If your mouth pain comes with facial/neck swelling, difficulty breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or fever with rapidly worsening swelling, don't wait for a cheap dentist—go to an ER or call 911. UT specifically directs students with medical emergencies to emergency care. University Catalogs

If you tell me roughly where you are around UT (e.g., West Campus, North Campus, Drag) and how much you can afford ($20, $50, $100, etc.), I can look for the closest affordable clinic that's open today and compare the options.

• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Fleetwood Dental - 625 Gramatan Ave, Mt Vernon, NY 10552, United States
• Floashade Bello, PA - 107 W 4th St, Mt Vernon, NY 10550, United States
• Touro Dental Health Westchester - 19 Skyline Dr Rear Entrance, Hawthorne, NY 10532, United States
• Sparkle Dental - 153 Stevens Ave #1, Mt Vernon, NY 10550, United States
• Efiong Efiong J MD - 107 W 4th St, Mt Vernon, NY 10550, United States
• Columbia University College of Dental Medicine - 622 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032, United States
• Dove Dental Associates - 128 Stevens Ave, Mt Vernon, NY 10550, United States
• Touro College of Dental Medicine - 19 Skyline Dr Rear Entrance, Hawthorne, NY 10532, United States
• Dr. Ariel Stein - 625 Gramatan Ave Apt 1P, Mt Vernon, NY 10552, United States
• Anna Bailey - 622 W 168th St, New York, NY 100323720, United States

If you mean UT Austin around the 40 Acres, I’d prioritize a low-cost clinic that can actually treat the cause of the pain, rather than an urgent-care clinic that may only give you pain medication.

My first choices

• Huang Philip P MD — This is probably the best first call if money is very tight. A recent Austin price comparison lists a $75 cash-pay emergency dental visit there. Call (833) 882-2737 and specifically ask for the lowest-cost option for severe dental pain. MarketCare
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry — Right across from UT, at 2907 Duval. They advertise same-day/next-day emergency appointments for toothaches and other dental emergencies. Call (512) 472-5633 and ask for their self-pay emergency exam price and cheapest treatment option. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
• Emergency Dentist of Austin — They advertise an $89 first-visit special without insurance, including an emergency exam. They also offer financing/payment plans. Emergency Dentist of Austin

If you truly can't afford even ~$75–$100

Call 2-1-1 and ask specifically for low-cost/sliding-scale emergency dental care in Austin. Texas DSHS recommends 2-1-1 as a starting point for finding free or low-cost dental programs, and the service is available 24/7. Texas Health Services

One important warning: if you have facial/neck swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, fever, or swelling that's rapidly getting worse, don't wait for a cheap dentist appointment—go to an ER or call 911. Severe dental infections can become dangerous.

If you tell me roughly where you are near UT (e.g. West Campus, Drag, North Campus) and how much you can afford ($0, $50, $100, etc.), I can narrow this down to the cheapest nearby option and give you the phone number/directions.

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• McKinney Emergency Dentist - 4550 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75072, United States
• Family Health Center on Virginia - 1620 W Virginia St, McKinney, TX 75069, United States
• Edge Dental Designs - 1521 N Custer Rd Ste 2900, McKinney, TX 75071, United States
• LiT Dental - McKinney TX - 5820 Collin McKinney Pkwy Ste 103, McKinney, TX 75070, United States
• Affordable Dentures & Implants - 1925 N Central Expy Ste 405, McKinney, TX 75070, United States
• Summit Point Dental Implant Center - 3124 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75071, United States
• Marble Dental McKinney - 7650 W Stacy Rd #240, McKinney, TX 75070, United States
• Kristi Karrington, DMD - 1620 W Virginia St, McKinney, TX 75069, United States
• TriCorner Dentistry - 1910 N Stonebridge Dr STE 130, McKinney, TX 75071, United States
• West McKinney Dental & Orthodontics - 4550 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 107, McKinney, TX 75070, United States

If you mean the UT Austin campus area, I’d prioritize a low-cost community dental clinic rather than a typical private emergency dentist.

Best options for your situation

1. Manos De Cristo — my first choice

• Specifically offers emergency dental care, including exams/X-rays, extractions and root canals.
• They advertise highly reduced rates, which makes them particularly worth calling if money is tight. Manos de Cristo
• Phone: 512-477-2319
• It's relatively close to the UT campus.
• CommUnityCare dental clinics — good if you qualify for income-based assistance

• CommUnityCare provides emergency dental treatment and has programs for qualifying self-pay patients with limited income. School of Nursing
• Their South Austin Dental and Ben White Dental locations may be options, though they're farther from campus.
• UT Austin / Healthyhorns

• UHS itself isn't a full-service dental clinic, but its 24/7 Nurse Advice Line (512-475-6877) can help you decide whether your symptoms require immediate medical attention. Healthy Horns
• UHS also says students who can't pay may be eligible for assistance through the Student Emergency Fund. Healthy Horns

Because you said "severe" pain

If you have facial/neck swelling, difficulty breathing or swallowing, fever, confusion, or swelling that's rapidly getting worse, don't wait for a dentist—go to an emergency department or call 911. UT specifically advises emergency care for severe or life-threatening situations. Texas Global

If it's severe tooth pain but you're otherwise stable, I'd call Manos de Cristo first and say: "I'm a UT student, I'm having severe dental pain, and I have very limited funds. Do you have an emergency appointment and what is the minimum I would need to pay today?"

If you tell me roughly where on/near UT campus you are (e.g. West Campus, Drag, North Campus) and how much you can afford today ($20, $50, $100, etc.), I can narrow this down to the closest realistic option.

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Mcteague Lauren M - 345 E 24th St, New York, NY 10010, United States
• Dr. Chang W. Ryu, DDS - 345 E 24th St, New York, NY 10010, United States
• After Dark Dental - 10 W 37th St Fl 3, New York, NY 10018, United States
• Priority Emergency Dental Care - 241 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011, United States
• New York University College of Dentistry - 345 E 24th St, New York, NY 10010, United States
• Hsu Hsun C DDS - 280 Henry St, New York, NY 10002, United States
• Jin Wang, DDS - 209 E 56th St Frnt 1, New York, NY 10022, United States
• Gouverneur General Dentistry - 227 Madison St 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10002, United States
• Dr. Wai Yee Chung, DDS - 125 Walker St, New York, NY 10013, United States

If you’re a UT Austin student with severe mouth pain and limited funds, I’d prioritize places that can see you quickly and won’t require a big upfront bill. These are the options I’d look at first:

Best low-cost emergency options near UT

1. Manos De Cristo — probably the best fit for a cash-strapped student

• Offers emergency and comprehensive dental care at reduced rates. Manos de Cristo
• Their limited/emergency exam is listed at $60 and includes evaluation of one problem area plus an X-ray. Manos de Cristo
• About a short bus ride from the UT area.
• Call: (512) 477-2319. Manos de Cristo
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry — closest private option to campus

• Located directly across from UT’s campus area. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
• They advertise same-day/next-day emergency visits when available and financing options for uninsured patients. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
• I’d call first and ask: “I’m a UT student with severe pain and limited funds—what is the lowest-cost way you can get me seen today?” KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
• UT Austin University Health Services — worth contacting if you’re enrolled

• UHS can help coordinate care, and students do not need health insurance to use UHS services. Healthy Horns
• They also have billing assistance options, including payment plans and possible limited assistance for students who cannot pay. Healthy Horns
• Student Services Building: 100 W Dean Keeton St. Healthy Horns

If the pain is severe tonight

Go urgently if you have:

• swelling in your face/jaw
• fever
• trouble swallowing
• trouble breathing
• swelling spreading toward your eye or neck

Those can indicate a serious dental infection.

What I’d do in your situation

1. Call Manos de Cristo first and ask for an emergency exam. Manos de Cristo
2. If they can’t see you soon, call KoLa and ask for their lowest-cost emergency visit/payment options. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
3. Contact UT UHS if you need help navigating payment or student resources. Healthy Horns

If you tell me whether you have swelling, a broken tooth, wisdom tooth pain, or just a severe toothache, and roughly how much you can afford today ($0, $50, $100+), I can narrow this down.

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• CommUnityCare - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Smile Haus Austin - 3701 Guadalupe St Ste 104, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Dr. Thomas Richardson - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Lucent Dentistry - 3909 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste. A1, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street - 1011 W 5th St #120, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Treaty Oak Dental: Bruce Jay, DDS - 2905 San Gabriel St #202, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Dr. Omar Elfiky Emergency Dentist Austin 24 Hours - 3050 Guadalupe St #13, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Lady Bird Dental - 3115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Aloha Dental - 1614 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• ATX Dental Studio - 711 W 38th St Ste B-10, Austin, TX 78705, United States

If you’re near the UT Austin campus and have severe mouth pain with limited funds, I’d prioritize places that can handle an urgent problem (infection, abscess, broken tooth, wisdom tooth pain) without requiring a big upfront commitment.

My top picks:

1. Manos De Cristo — best low-cost option

• Nonprofit clinic that offers reduced-cost dental care and specifically lists emergency care. Manos de Cristo
• Emergency/limited exam is listed at $60 and includes an X-ray; they take walk-ins for emergency evaluations (hours can change, so call first). Manos de Cristo
• Phone: (512) 477-2319 Manos de Cristo
• This would be my first call if money is the main issue.
• CommUnityCare — good if you may qualify for sliding-scale care

• Community health clinic that provides dental services, including urgent/emergency needs, with access-focused care for uninsured or underinsured patients.
• Worth calling and asking about same-day urgent slots and income-based pricing.
• Smile Haus Austin — closest to UT area

• Near campus and listed as offering emergency dental services.
• I’d ask for the cash price for an emergency exam/X-rays before agreeing to treatment.
• Austin Emergency Dental — if you need fast after-hours care

• Offers emergency visits and advertises an emergency exam/X-ray package, but confirm total costs before treatment. Emergency Dentist of Austin

A few things to do when you call:

• Say: “I’m a UT student, I have severe mouth pain, I’m uninsured/low budget. What is the cheapest way to be seen today?”
• Ask: “What is the exam fee, and will you tell me the full cost before doing any procedure?”
• If you have facial swelling, fever, trouble swallowing, or swelling spreading toward your eye/neck, treat it as urgent—those can indicate a serious infection.

If you tell me (1) whether you have UT student insurance, (2) your budget (e.g., under $50, under $100), and (3) whether you’re on campus/West Campus/North Campus, I can narrow it to the best first call.

• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Hollon and Taylor Dental - Mobile - 100 S University Blvd B, Mobile, AL 36608, United States
• Dickerson Mary DDS - 1303 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Mobile, AL 36603, United States
• Alabama Smile Design - 4720 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608, United States
• Midtown Family Dental - 79 Midtown Park E, Mobile, AL 36606, United States
• Family Health Dauphin Island Parkway - 2601 Dauphin Island Pkwy #40, Mobile, AL 36605, United States
• Grelot Dental Group - 5920 Grelot Rd # B, Mobile, AL 36609, United States
• Southern Smiles Family and Cosmetic Dentistry - 6350 Airport Blvd #2, Mobile, AL 36608, United States
• Dr. Uyen Hoang, DMD - 1303 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Mobile, AL 36603, United States
• On Call Dental Urgent Care - 5368 Zeigler Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608
• Seaside Dentistry & Facial Aesthetics - 615 Shady Oak Dr, Mobile, AL 36608, United States

If you're around the UT Austin campus and money is tight, I’d prioritize these options:

1. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry — probably the most convenient private option. It’s directly across from UT, advertises same-day/next-day emergency visits, and offers financing for uninsured patients. Call 512-472-5633 and tell them you have severe pain and a limited budget. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
2. CommUnityCare dental clinics — better if affordability is the priority. They offer emergency dental services and have a sliding-fee scale for qualifying low-income/self-pay patients. Their South Austin Dental clinic is at 2529 S. First St. Travis County CommunityCare Low Income Dental
3. UT Austin resources — UHS itself doesn't provide dental treatment, but the 24/7 Nurse Advice Line (512-475-6877) can help you decide how urgently you need care. UT also says students with unexpected medical expenses may be eligible for the Student Emergency Fund. Healthy Horns Healthy Horns Undergraduate College

What I'd do tonight

Since you said severe mouth pain, don't wait several days hoping it resolves. If you have facial/neck swelling, fever, difficulty swallowing or breathing, swelling around the eye, or you feel seriously ill, go to an ER or call 911—those can indicate a potentially dangerous dental infection. UT specifically advises emergency care for severe/life-threatening situations. Texas Global

If you don't have those red flags, I'd call KoLa first and say:

“I'm a UT student with severe tooth/mouth pain and very limited funds. Do you have an emergency appointment available, and what is the lowest-cost option for getting me out of pain today?”

If you tell me whether you're uninsured, have UT/Aetna/Blue Cross insurance, or have Medicaid, I can narrow this down to the cheapest realistic option near campus and check which clinics are open right now.

If you mean the UT Austin campus, I’d prioritize a low-cost clinic that can actually handle severe dental pain, rather than a regular urgent-care clinic.

Best options for a student on a tight budget

• Manos de Cristo Dental Clinic — probably my first call. It’s in North Austin at 4911 Harmon Ave, close to UT, and offers sliding/reduced-fee care. It specifically takes emergency walk-ins Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–noon, and provides extractions, root canals, and other dental treatment. People's Community Clinic

(512) 477-2319

• CommUnityCare dental clinics — another strong option if your income is limited. CommUnityCare says emergency dental treatment is available to qualifying self-pay patients under its income guidelines. School of Nursing
• UT Dentistry Student Dental Clinic in San Antonio — not convenient for campus, but potentially the cheapest comprehensive option: student care is roughly 60–70% below private-practice prices, under faculty supervision. However, it requires a screening appointment first, so it isn't my choice if you're in severe pain tonight. UT Health San Antonio UT Health San Antonio

Since you said “severe” pain

If you have facial/neck swelling, fever, pus, difficulty swallowing or breathing, inability to open your mouth normally, or rapidly worsening swelling, don't wait for a cheap dentist—go to an ER or call 911 if you're having trouble breathing/swallowing. Dental infections can become serious.

If it's severe tooth pain without those danger signs, I'd call Manos de Cristo first thing and tell them: “I'm a UT student, I'm in severe dental pain, and I have very limited funds. Do you have an emergency walk-in slot and what is the lowest-cost option?”

Also, Texas DSHS recommends 2-1-1 as a free way to find low-cost dental programs based on your ZIP code and income. Texas Health Services

If you tell me roughly where around UT you're located (e.g., West Campus, North Campus, East Campus) and your maximum budget ($50, $100, $200, etc.), I can narrow this down to the closest realistic option and check which ones are open/available tomorrow.

• Manos De Cristo Dental Center - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751
• CommUnityCare: South Austin Health Center - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753
• The Emergency Dentists - 3375 E Shea Blvd A1, Phoenix, AZ 85028
• Smile Dental Clinics - 7102 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85033
• Emergency Dental Service - 10209 N 35th Ave #235b, Phoenix, AZ 85051
• Weekend Dental Care - 4202 N 32nd St Ste E, Phoenix, AZ 85018
• Affordable Dentures & Implants - 4727 E Bell Rd #1, Phoenix, AZ 85032
• Priority Emergency Dental Care - 200 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
• Emergency Dental of Phoenix - 4910 E Greenway Rd #7, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
• Brighter Way Dental Center - 1300 W Harrison St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
• Dental Care at Moon Valley - 15640 N 7th St # A4, Phoenix, AZ 85022
• Discount Dental - 7821 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051

If you’re around the UT Austin campus and money is tight, I’d prioritize Manos de Cristo Dental Center. It’s a nonprofit low-cost dental center that specifically treats uninsured/underinsured patients and provides emergency care for people in pain. Their 2023 filing says dental services were priced around the 30th–35th percentile of private-practice rates. Manos de Cristo Manos de Cristo

• Manos De Cristo Dental Center — 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, (512) 477-2319. It’s relatively close to UT and is probably my first choice for severe pain + limited funds. Current listed Friday hours are 7 a.m.–3 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
• CommUnityCare: South Austin Health Center — 2529 S 1st St, (512) 978-9500. CommUnityCare provides care regardless of ability to pay and offers financial screening; dental services are available there. CommunityCare
• CommUnityCare North Central Dental — 1210 W Braker Ln, (512) 978-9880. This location has dental services and Saturday dental hours. CommunityCare

I wouldn't make a regular private emergency dentist your first choice if funds are severely limited, unless you can't get into the low-cost clinics. For example, Emergency Dentist of Austin offers emergency care and is open 8 a.m.–8 p.m., but I couldn't verify that its pricing is especially low.

Because you said "severe" mouth pain

If you have facial/neck swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling around your eye, uncontrolled bleeding, fever with rapidly worsening swelling, or you feel seriously ill, don't wait for a low-cost dental appointment—go to an ER or call 911. UT's guidance treats severe/life-threatening symptoms as an emergency. Texas Global

If it's severe tooth pain without those danger signs, call Manos de Cristo first thing and say: “I have severe dental pain and very limited funds. Do you have an emergency/pain appointment today, and what is the minimum I would need to pay?”

If you tell me roughly where you are around UT (e.g. West Campus, East Campus, Dobie, North Campus) and how much you can afford today ($20, $50, $100, etc.), I can narrow this down to the best option and check today's hours.

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center - 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry - 2907 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Lady Bird Dental - 3115 S Lamar Blvd, 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
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• CommUnityCare: South Austin Health Center - 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Lucent Dentistry - 3909 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste. A1, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Clinica Montopolis - Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Craft of Dentistry - 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Daylight Dental South Austin - 6501 S Congress Ave Ste 2-201, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Dr. Sileshi Assemu - 1210 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758, United States

Since you’re near the UT Austin campus, have severe mouth pain, and are trying to keep costs low, I’d prioritize places that can handle urgent pain/infection without a big upfront bill.

My top picks:

1. Manos De Cristo — likely the best budget option

• Nonprofit dental clinic that focuses on affordable care for people with limited funds.
• Good choice if you need an exam, extraction, filling, or a treatment plan and don’t have much money. School of Nursing
• Call first and explain: “I’m a UT student with severe tooth/mouth pain and limited funds. Do you have emergency appointments or sliding-scale options?”
• CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center / other CommUnityCare dental clinics — safety-net option

• CommUnityCare offers dental services including emergency treatment and may have income-based options for eligible patients. School of Nursing
• Ask about self-pay emergency dental visits, MAP/sliding-fee eligibility, and the soonest urgent appointment.
• KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry — closest/easiest from UT, but verify cost first

• It is directly across from UT and advertises emergency visits and financing options. KoLa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
• I’d call and ask for the cash price for an emergency exam + X-ray before going.
• Lady Bird Dental — if you can pay a small exam fee

• Advertises a low-cost emergency exam/X-ray special for new patients. Lady Bird Dental Austin TX

A few things:

• If you have face swelling, fever, trouble swallowing, trouble breathing, swelling under your jaw, or you can’t open your mouth normally, treat it as urgent and seek emergency medical care.
• For severe tooth pain, don’t wait weeks if you can avoid it—dental infections can worsen even if pain temporarily improves.

If you tell me:

1. your approximate budget (e.g., “under $50,” “under $100,” “can do a payment plan”),
2. whether you have UT dental insurance, and
3. whether you’re closer to West Campus, North Campus, or East Campus,

I can narrow this to the best first call.

• Snow Dental - 1005 W 38th St #100, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• ATX Dental Studio - 711 W 38th St Ste B-10, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Lucent Dentistry - 3909 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste. A1, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Austin Primary Dental - 6700 West Gate Blvd Ste 103, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Swish Dental South - 3715 S 1st St Ste b, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Lady Bird Dental - 3115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
• Swish Dental East 4th - 1800E E 4th St Unit 136, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Craft of Dentistry - 7002 Menchaca Rd #100, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Avenue Dental of South Austin - 2712 Bee Caves Rd Ste 100, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• Daylight Dental South Austin - 6501 S Congress Ave Ste 2-201, Austin, TX 78745, United States

If you're near the UT Austin campus and money is tight, I’d prioritize low-cost/student options before a typical private emergency dentist.

My top choices

• Snow Dental — 1005 W 38th St, very close to UT. They handle dental emergencies and say they try to offer same-day appointments. This is probably the most convenient private option near campus.
• ATX Dental Studio — 711 W 38th St, also close to campus, and offers emergency dentistry.
• Lucent Dentistry — 3909 N I-35, relatively close to UT; emergency care is offered and patient feedback specifically mentions affordability and clear cost explanations.
• UT Dentistry Student Clinic — If you can travel to San Antonio, this is the strongest cost-saving option I found. UT Dentistry says student care can be 60–70% less than private-practice prices, with students supervised by faculty. UT Health San Antonio UT Health San Antonio

If you need care tonight

Because you described the pain as severe, don't wait if you have facial/neck swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, fever with rapidly worsening swelling, or you feel seriously ill. That's an emergency—go to an ER or call 911. UT Austin specifically advises students with medical emergencies to use emergency services. Texas Global University of Texas Catalogs

If it's severe tooth pain without those danger signs, I'd call the closest dentist and say:

“I'm a UT student with severe dental pain and very limited funds. I need an emergency exam today. What is the total price for the exam and X-rays, and do you have any student, cash-pay, or financial-assistance options?”

One important UT-specific option: UT Austin's University Health Services has a 24/7 Nurse Advice Line at 512-475-6877, and UHS says payment plans are available for UHS-billed services; however, UHS itself isn't a dental clinic. Healthy Horns Healthy Horns

If you tell me roughly where around UT you are (e.g., West Campus, North Campus, Drag, East Campus) and how much you can afford ($20, $50, $100, etc.), I can narrow this to the cheapest realistic option closest to you.

• Dr. Thomas Richardson - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Daylight Dental South Austin - 6501 S Congress Ave Ste 2-201, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine - 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
• Lucent Dentistry - 3909 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste. A1, Austin, TX 78722, United States
• Quinlan Park Dental - 5145 N FM 620 G-150, Austin, TX 78732, United States
• CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care - 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
• Tech Ridge Dental - 12400 N Interstate Hwy 35 Ste A131, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Hapii Dental Austin - 9300 N Lamar Blvd Ste A, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• Huang Philip P MD - 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Perspective Dental: Ashley Smitherman, DDS - 4631 Airport Blvd Suite 120A, Austin, TX 78751, United States

If the pain is severe, I’d prioritize a clinic that can see you urgently without requiring a big upfront payment.

My first choice for a UT student on a tight budget

Dr. Thomas Richardson — 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751 — 512-477-2319

• This is a nonprofit/low-cost dental clinic relatively close to UT.
• It specifically offers emergency care for dental pain on a walk-in, first-come basis.
• Services are reportedly priced at about 30% of market value, and they serve low-income patients who can't afford private dental coverage. Low Income Dental Trinity Center Austin
• Call before going to confirm today's emergency walk-in hours and eligibility.

If you need the fastest/easiest private option

Emergency Dentist of Austin — 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324 — 512-961-6200

They advertise an $89 new-patient emergency visit for uninsured patients, including an emergency exam, and offer financing/payment plans. Emergency Dentist of Austin This is farther from UT and likely more expensive once treatment is added, so I'd try Manos de Cristo first if money is the main constraint.

Another private option advertising very low upfront pricing is Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr, which advertises $49 for an exam + X-rays and payment-plan options. Austin Emergency Dental

One important UT-specific option

UT's University Health Services doesn't function as a dental clinic, but you can call its 24/7 Nurse Advice Line at 512-475-6877 if you're unsure whether you need emergency medical care. UHS also says uninsured students can access services and may qualify for subsidized care/payment assistance. Healthy Horns Healthy Horns

If you have facial/neck swelling, fever, trouble swallowing or breathing, rapidly worsening swelling, or uncontrolled bleeding, don't wait for a low-cost dentist—go to an ER or call 911.

If you tell me roughly where around UT you are (e.g. West Campus, North Campus, Riverside) and how much you can afford today ($20/$50/$100/etc.), I can narrow this to the best 2–3 options and check who is open.

If you mean the UT Austin campus, and you're in severe dental pain with limited money, I’d prioritize a low-cost/community clinic rather than a typical private emergency dentist.

Best options near UT Austin

1. Manos de Cristo Dental Clinic — my first choice for affordability.

It specifically serves people who need low-cost dental care and offers emergency treatment, including extractions and fillings. Call 512-477-2319 and explain that you're a UT student with severe pain and limited funds. nursing.utexas.edu

2. CommUnityCare North Central Clinic/Dental — another option if you qualify based on income. CommUnityCare says emergency dental services are available to qualifying self-pay patients. nursing.utexas.edu

3. UT Austin University Health Services — not a dentist, but useful tonight if you're unsure whether this is becoming a serious infection. UHS has a 24/7 Nurse Advice Line: 512-475-6877. healthyhorns.utexas.edu

Important: If you have facial/neck swelling, difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling around your eye, uncontrolled bleeding, or fever with rapidly worsening swelling, don't wait for a cheap dental appointment—go to an ER or call 911. UT specifically treats severe/life-threatening symptoms as emergency situations. global.utexas.edu

Also, UT Student Health Insurance normally does not include dental coverage unless you separately enrolled in the optional dental plan. global.utexas.edu

If you tell me roughly how much you can afford (e.g. $20, $50, $100) and whether you need care tonight or tomorrow, I can narrow this to the best option and check who's open.

• Manos De Cristo - 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
• Austin Emergency Dental - Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
• Woodbine Dental - 48-54 Woodbine Ct, Floral Park, NY 11001, United States
• Dental & Medical Office - 24740 Jericho Tpke, Bellerose, NY 11001, United States
• Family Dental Care Of Elmont - 476 Elmont Rd, Elmont, NY 11003, United States
• A&E Dental - Dentist in Floral Park - 264-04 Union Tpke, Floral Park, NY 11004, United States
• Dr. Aleta Rosen-Winick, DDS - 25 S Tyson Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001, United States
• Floral Park Dental Excellence - 83 Covert Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001, United States
• Floral Park Dental Care - 25 Tyson Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001, United States
• Floral Park Smiles - 264 Jericho Tpke, Floral Park, NY 11001, United States
• Jacqueline Ariel Sobota, DMD, PHD - 270-05 76th Ave, Queens, NY 11040, United States
• Prestige Dental Care - 140 Tulip Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001, United States

If you’re a UT Austin student with severe mouth pain and limited funds, I’d prioritize places that can see emergencies and avoid a large upfront bill. These are the options I’d look at first:

Best low-cost options near UT Austin

1. Manos De Cristo — likely my first call

• Offers reduced-fee dental care for people without private insurance.
• Provides emergency walk-ins (first-come, first-served) and services such as fillings, extractions, exams, and X-rays. People's Community Clinic Trinitycenter
• Phone: (512) 477-2319 People's Community Clinic
• It’s relatively close to the UT campus area.
• Austin Emergency Dental — if you need fast emergency evaluation

• Advertises an emergency exam + X-rays new-patient offer for $89 (confirm current pricing when you call). Emergency Dentist of Austin
• Phone: (512) 961-6200 Emergency Dentist of Austin
• Better if pain is intense and you need a same-day type evaluation, but it may cost more than sliding-scale clinics.
• UT Austin University Health Services — start here if you’re unsure

• They are not a full emergency dental clinic, but they can help UT students navigate care and costs; they have billing support and a nurse advice line. Healthy Horns Healthy Horns
• Nurse Advice Line: 512-475-6877 Healthy Horns
• Austin Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic — cheapest for some dental needs, but not for severe pain

• Low-cost services are available, but they do not do fillings, crowns, extractions, or other restorative emergency procedures, so it may not solve a severe toothache. Guidelines and Technical Tutorials

If your pain is severe, go sooner if you have:

• Facial/jaw swelling
• Fever
• Trouble swallowing or breathing
• Swelling spreading toward your eye/neck
• Pus or a bad taste with worsening pain

Those can indicate an infection that needs urgent treatment.

If you tell me:

1. whether you mean UT Austin (West Campus/Downtown area),
2. whether you have any dental insurance (including UT student insurance), and
3. your symptoms (toothache vs wisdom tooth vs swelling/broken tooth),

I can narrow this down to the best place to call first.

Since you’re near the UT Austin campus and have severe mouth pain + limited funds, I’d prioritize places that can handle emergencies without a big upfront private-dentist bill.

My top choices:

1. Manos de Cristo Dental Center — likely the best fit for low-cost urgent care

Manos De Cristo
Web
Address: 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
Phone: +1 512-477-7454

• Nonprofit dental clinic with reduced-cost care and sliding-fee options. www.austinpcc.org
• Treats issues like tooth pain, fillings, extractions, root canals, and other dental needs. www.austinpcc.org
• Near campus (about a short drive/bus ride from UT).
• Call the dental center: 512-477-2319. www.austinpcc.org

2. CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care — good if cost is the biggest barrier

CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care
Web
Address: 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741, United States
Phone: +1 512-978-9901

• Community health center with dental services and income-based/sliding-fee options for eligible patients. www.lowincomedental.org
• Offers emergency dental treatment among its services. www.lowincomedental.org
• Phone: 512-978-9901. www.lowincomedental.org

3. UT student route: start with University Health Services at The University of Texas at Austin

• If you’re a UT student, UHS can help you figure out where to go and offers billing support/payment options for eligible charges. healthyhorns.utexas.eduwww.healthyhorns.utexas.edu
• Nurse advice line: 512-475-6877. healthyhorns.utexas.eduwww.healthyhorns.utexas.edu

If the pain is unbearable tonight

A private emergency dentist may get you seen faster, but ask before treatment:

• “What is the exam fee?”
• “Can you do only the emergency treatment to stop pain?”
• “Do you offer payment plans or cash discounts?”

For example, Austin Emergency Dental advertises emergency care and payment options, but it may cost more than nonprofit/community clinics.

Go urgently (ER if needed) if you have facial swelling, fever, trouble swallowing, trouble breathing, or swelling spreading toward your eye/neck.

If you tell me:

1. your approximate budget (e.g., $0, <$50, <$150),
2. whether you have UT student insurance (AcademicBlue) or no insurance, and
3. whether it’s a toothache, broken tooth, swelling, or wisdom tooth,

I can narrow this to the best first call.

If you’re around UT Austin and money is tight, I’d prioritize a community clinic over a typical private “emergency dentist.”

My first choice: CommUnityCare

CommUnityCare: Chalmers Courts Health Center — 314 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702
They provide dental exams, fillings, extractions and emergency dental treatment, and their community-clinic model can offer access to uninsured patients who meet income guidelines. www.dshs.texas.gov

Another option is Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS at CommUnityCare–RBJ Dental Clinic, 15 Waller St. It's particularly worth calling if you're close to campus/East Austin and need lower-cost care.

If you need treatment today

BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street is very close to UT at 1011 W 5th St and advertises emergency/walk-in dentistry. However, I'd call and ask for the cash price before going, because a private practice may cost substantially more.

One important warning

If your mouth pain comes with major facial/neck swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, or uncontrollable bleeding, don't wait for a cheap dental appointment—go to an ER or call 911. Those can indicate a serious infection or other emergency. uthscsa.edu

If you tell me roughly how much you can afford (e.g. $20, $50, $100) and whether you have dental insurance, I can narrow this down to the best option near the UT campus and check who's open today.

If you’re a UT Austin student with severe mouth pain and limited funds, I’d prioritize a place that can handle an emergency without requiring a big upfront private-dentist bill. These are the options I’d look at first:

1. Best low-cost fit: Manos de Cristo Dental Center

Manos De Cristo
Web
Address: 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
Phone: +1 512-477-7454

• Good option for students/uninsured patients because it offers reduced-fee dental care. www.austinpcc.org
• They handle urgent problems like tooth pain, extractions, and other dental needs. www.austinpcc.org
• Near UT (Hyde Park area), so it’s relatively convenient from campus. www.austinpcc.org
• Call first and say: “I’m a UT student with severe tooth/mouth pain and limited funds. Do you have an emergency slot or sliding-scale option?”

2. Closest student-oriented route: UT Austin University Health Services

• UHS may not perform dental procedures, but they can help you decide where to go and can be a starting point if you’re unsure whether this is a dental emergency. www.healthyhorns.utexas.edu
• They have a nurse advice line available 24/7 at 512-475-6877. healthyhorns.utexas.edu

3. If you need same-day emergency treatment and can pay a little more: Austin Emergency Dental

Austin Emergency Dental
Web
Address: Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103 (Building #1, Austin, TX 78745, United States
Phone: +1 737-747-4646

• Focuses on urgent dental problems like severe tooth pain and emergencies.
• Ask specifically for the cash price for an emergency exam before agreeing to treatment. emergencydentalaustin.com

4. Another nearby UT-area option to ask about emergency availability: ATX Dental Studio

ATX Dental Studio
Web
Address: 711 W 38th St Ste B-10, Austin, TX 78705, United States
Phone: +1 512-454-5825

• Located near central Austin and offers emergency dentistry.
• It may be worth calling for a price quote, but confirm costs first.

If your pain is severe tonight: go sooner rather than waiting if you have facial swelling, fever, swelling under your jaw/tongue, trouble swallowing, trouble breathing, or you can’t open your mouth normally—those can require urgent medical attention.

If you tell me:

1. whether you’re at UT Austin main campus/West Campus,
2. whether you have insurance (including UT student insurance), and
3. whether it’s a toothache, wisdom tooth, broken tooth, swelling, or gum pain,

I can narrow it down to the best first call.

If you’re around UT Austin and money is tight, I’d prioritize a dental school/community clinic over a typical emergency dentist.

Best affordable options

1. Manos De Cristo — 4911 Harmon Ave

This is one of the first places I’d call for low-cost dental care in Austin. Ask specifically for an urgent/emergency appointment for severe tooth or mouth pain and tell them you’re a student with limited funds.

2. Lucent Dentistry — 3909 N I-35

This is relatively close to the UT area and is a dental clinic rather than a hospital ER. Call and ask for the cash price for an emergency exam and the cheapest treatment option before going.

3. Access Dental — 1923 E 7th St

Another relatively central option. Ask about self-pay/emergency pricing and whether they can do same-day treatment.

Texas DSHS specifically recommends 211 as a way to locate free/low-cost dental programs based on your ZIP code. www.dshs.texas.gov

One important caveat

There is a very affordable UT dental-school urgent-care clinic, but the one I found is UTHealth School of Dentistry in Houston, not UT Austin. It charges a $27 emergency exam and says most treatments are under $200, so it's worth knowing about if you're able to travel, but I wouldn't send you there from Austin unless necessary. dentistry.uth.edu

If you have facial/neck swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, fever with significant swelling, or rapidly worsening symptoms, don't wait for a cheap dentist—go to an ER. Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas - Emergency is near campus and open 24/7.

If you tell me roughly how much you can afford (e.g. $50, $100, $200) and whether you have UT/Aetna/other dental insurance, I can narrow this to the best option for you.

If you’re around the UT Austin campus and money is tight, I’d prioritize low-cost/community clinics over a typical private emergency dentist.

Best bets

1. Manos de Cristo Dental Center — probably my first call.

Manos de Cristo Dental Center
Manos De Cristo
Web
Address: 4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751, United States
Phone: +1 512-477-7454
It’s a nonprofit low-cost dental center that specifically treats emergency dental problems and people who are uninsured/underinsured. Their 2024 report says they treated 2,847 emergency patients. manosdecristo.org
Call (512) 477-2319 and tell them you have severe mouth pain and limited funds and need emergency care.

2. CommUnityCare South Austin Health Center — a good option if you qualify for their income-based assistance.

CommUnityCare: South Austin Health Center
CommUnityCare: South Austin Health Center
Web
Address: 2529 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States
Phone: +1 512-978-9500
CommUnityCare offers dental care and a Sliding Fee Scale based on income/family size; its published dental primary-care fees can be as low as $10–$30 for eligible patients, although emergency procedures can cost more. communitycaretx.org
Dental: (512) 978-9865.

3. Family Dentistry on Manchaca — worth considering if you can pay a small upfront amount.

Family Dentistry on Manchaca
Family Dentistry on Manchaca
Web
Address: 11200 Menchaca Rd Bldg 4, Suite 4, Austin, TX 78748, United States
Phone: +1 512-428-5859
They currently advertise a $29 emergency exam + X-ray for new patients, which is unusually inexpensive for a private office.

One important thing

If you have facial/neck swelling, fever, difficulty swallowing or breathing, rapidly worsening swelling, or uncontrolled bleeding, don't wait for an inexpensive dentist—go to an ER, because a serious dental infection can become dangerous.

If you tell me roughly how much you can afford (e.g. $20, $50, $100) and whether you have UT student insurance, I can narrow this down to the best option for you and check what you can realistically get today.

Given that you’re near the UT Austin campus and money is tight, I’d prioritize a low-cost/community clinic over a typical private emergency dentist.

My top choice for you

Dr. Thomas Richardson — Manos de Cristo Dental Center
4911 Harmon Ave, Austin, TX 78751

This is a nonprofit dental clinic that specifically serves people looking for affordable dental care. It’s in the Hyde Park area, relatively close to UT, and the clinic handles problems including urgent tooth pain. nursing.utexas.edu

If you need treatment tonight

Since it's currently Sunday night, most affordable clinics aren't open. Dr. Omar Elfiky Emergency Dentist Austin 24 Hours at 3050 Guadalupe St #13 is right by the UT/West Campus area and is currently listed as open 24 hours. Call first and ask for the total cash price for an emergency exam and the least-expensive treatment option.

If you can wait until Monday

ATX Dental Studio at 711 W 38th St is another very convenient option near UT and offers emergency dentistry. I'd call when they open and explicitly say: “I'm a student with severe dental pain and very limited funds. What is your lowest-cost emergency exam, and can you give me the price before treatment?”

Important: If you have facial/neck swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, fever with rapidly worsening swelling, or you feel seriously ill, don't wait for an inexpensive dentist—go to an ER or call 911. UT also says its health service isn't equipped for medical emergencies. nursing.utexas.educatalog.utexas.edu

If you tell me roughly how much you can afford (e.g. $30, $50, $100, $200) and whether you need care tonight or tomorrow, I can narrow this to the best option and check what's actually open.

If you’re near the UT Austin campus and money is tight, my first choice would be Dr. Thomas Richardson at Manos de Cristo Dental Center.

• Manos de Cristo Dental Center — 4911 Harmon Ave., Austin 78751, about 1–2 miles north of UT. It’s a nonprofit clinic specifically serving people with limited income and offers emergency dental treatment at substantially reduced rates. Its 2024 filing says fees are around the 30th–35th percentile of private-practice rates. manosdecristo.orgmanosdecristo.org
• Phone: (512) 477-7454. manosdecristo.orgmanosdecristo.org
• If you can wait until they open, call and explicitly say you have severe pain and very limited funds, and ask about their emergency/urgent walk-in process.

A private emergency dentist such as Austin Emergency Dental is another option for faster access, but I'd try Manos first if affordability is your priority.

Tonight: If your severe mouth pain comes with facial/neck swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or rapidly worsening swelling, don't wait for a dentist—go to an emergency room/call 911. Those can indicate a potentially dangerous dental infection. uthscsa.edu

Since it's currently late Saturday night, most dental offices are closed. If you tell me roughly how much you can afford (e.g. $50, $100, $200) and whether you have UT student insurance, I can narrow this down to the best option for you.

Since you’re near UT Austin and have severe mouth pain, I’d prioritize getting seen today rather than waiting for a routine appointment.

Best affordable option today

Austin Emergency Dental — South Austin, 2500 W William Cannon Dr

• Open Saturday 8 AM–8 PM.
• Specifically handles same-day dental emergencies and severe tooth pain.
• They advertise affordability/financing, but call first and ask for the total out-of-pocket price for an emergency exam and the least-expensive treatment option.

Best low-cost option if you can get there

Manos de Cristo Dental Center is probably the option I'd investigate first if money is your biggest constraint. It is a nonprofit low-cost dental center serving uninsured/underinsured patients and provides emergency care. Its Saturday hours are reported as 8 AM–2 PM, with emergency walk-ins generally first-come, first-served. www.trinitycenteraustin.org

Call 512-477-2319 before heading over to confirm today's emergency walk-in availability.

If you need something very close to campus

Dr. Omar Elfiky Emergency Dentist Austin 24 Hours — 3050 Guadalupe St #13
This is right in the UT/West Campus area and is listed as open 24 hours, but I couldn't verify that it's particularly low-cost, so I'd call and ask for pricing before committing.

One important warning

If you have rapidly increasing facial/jaw swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or swelling around your neck/eye, don't wait for a dentist—go to an ER/call 911. Those can indicate a potentially dangerous infection. uthscsa.edu

My pick: If you can get to Manos de Cristo before its Saturday emergency window ends, try them first for affordability. If you're in too much pain to wait or can't get a slot, go with Austin Emergency Dental today.

If you tell me roughly how much you can afford (e.g. $50, $100, $200) and whether you have dental insurance, I can narrow this down to the best option.

If you’re around UT Austin and money is tight, I’d prioritize a low-cost/community dental clinic over a regular emergency dentist.

Best options

1. Dr. Thomas Richardson / Manos de Cristo Dental Center — my first choice for affordability
   • 4911 Harmon Ave, in the Hyde Park/Midtown area, fairly close to UT.
   • Manos de Cristo is a nonprofit low-fee clinic; its dental services are about 30% of typical market prices according to current listings. Emergency pain visits are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. www.lowincomedental.orgwww.traviscountytx.gov
   • Important: it's closed weekends, so this isn't a Saturday option. Call 512-477-2319 before going Monday. www.lowincomedental.org

2. Williams Jr Lindsey A DDS — CommUnityCare RBJ Dental
   • 15 Waller St, East Austin.
   • CommUnityCare offers sliding-fee care for qualifying uninsured/self-pay patients, including emergency dental services. www.lowincomedental.orgwww.traviscountytx.gov
   • Call 512-978-9895 and specifically ask for an emergency dental appointment and the lowest self-pay/sliding-scale rate.

3. CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care
   • 2901 Montopolis Dr.
   • The center has Saturday walk-in medical hours and sliding-scale options, although you should call the dental line to confirm whether a dentist can see you today. npin.cdc.gov
   • Dental: 512-978-9865. www.austinpcc.org

If you need to be seen today (Saturday)

Emergency Dentist of Austin at 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324 is open 8 AM–8 PM Saturday and specifically treats severe tooth pain, infections, broken teeth and extractions. It's likely more expensive than Manos de Cristo/CommUnityCare, so call first and tell them you're a student with very limited funds and ask for the cash price for an emergency exam and the cheapest pain-relieving treatment.

If you have facial/neck swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or rapidly worsening swelling, don't wait for an affordable dentist—go to an ER/call 911. uthscsa.edu

Also, if you're a UT Austin student, Student Emergency Services can potentially help with unexpected medical expenses, and UT's Student Emergency Fund specifically includes medical treatment/hospitalization expenses. undergraduates.utexas.edu

If you tell me roughly where you are around UT (e.g. West Campus, North Campus, East Campus) and how much you can afford today ($20, $50, $100, etc.), I can narrow this to the best option you can realistically get to today.

If you’re near UT Austin and money is tight, my first choice would be Manos de Cristo Dental Center at 4911 Harmon Ave. It’s a nonprofit low-cost clinic, accepts uninsured/underinsured patients, and offers emergency walk-ins. Their services include exams, X-rays, extractions, root canals, and other urgent dental treatment. www.trinitycenteraustin.org

Importantly, today is Saturday: Manos de Cristo is listed as open 8 AM–2 PM Saturday, with emergency walk-ins handled first-come, first-served. I would call 512-477-2319 before heading over to confirm they are taking emergency patients today. www.trinitycenteraustin.org

If you need to be seen today and Manos can't take you

• Austin Emergency Dental, 2500 W William Cannon Dr — open Saturday 8 AM–8 PM and advertises a $49 new-patient exam + X-rays, with same-day emergency care. emergencydentalaustin.com
• Emergency Dentist of Austin, 1030 Norwood Park Blvd — open Saturday 8 AM–8 PM, accepts walk-ins, and advertises an $89 emergency exam including X-rays. care.emergencydentistofsanantonio.com

Because you said severe pain, I wouldn't wait several days just to find the absolute cheapest option. If you have facial/neck swelling, fever, difficulty swallowing or breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, or rapidly worsening swelling, go to an ER immediately—those can indicate a serious infection or other emergency.

If you tell me roughly how much you can afford today (e.g. $20, $50, $100) and whether you have dental insurance, I can narrow this down to the best option for your situation.

If you’re around the UT Austin campus and money is tight, my first choice would be Manos de Cristo Dental Center.

• Why: It’s a nonprofit dental clinic at 4911 Harmon Ave, relatively close to UT, and specifically serves people without dental insurance or with limited income. Its 2024 filing says it provides emergency treatment at rates around the 30th–35th percentile of private-practice fees. manosdecristo.org
• Call: 512-477-2319 and tell them you have severe dental pain and limited funds. Ask specifically about their emergency/urgent-care availability and the lowest-cost way to be seen.
• Good backup: CommUnityCare – RBJ Dental Clinic at 15 Waller St. CommUnityCare offers a sliding-fee program based on income and family size; qualifying patients can get substantially reduced visit costs. communitycaretx.org

Since you're a UT student, UT University Health Services can also help direct you, but UHS itself isn't a dental emergency clinic. catalog.utexas.edu

Important: If the mouth pain comes with major facial/neck swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or rapidly worsening swelling, don't wait for a low-cost dentist—go to an ER or call 911. uthscsa.edu

If you tell me roughly how much you can afford ($20, $50, $100, etc.) and whether you need care today (Saturday), I can narrow this down to the best option that's open today.

If you mean UT Austin near the main campus, I’d prioritize Manos de Cristo Dental Center for severe pain + limited funds.

• Dr. Thomas Richardson at Manos de Cristo Dental Center, 4911 Harmon Ave — it’s a nonprofit clinic offering reduced-fee/sliding-scale dental care, and it specifically accepts emergency walk-ins on weekday mornings. Call (512) 477-2319 before going. www.austinpcc.org
• If you need care today (Saturday): Austin Emergency Dental is open 8 AM–8 PM today and specifically handles severe tooth pain/emergencies. It’s farther south at 2500 W William Cannon Dr. Because money is tight, call first and ask for the cash price for an emergency exam and the cheapest treatment that can relieve the pain.
• Another Saturday option is Lady Bird Dental at 3115 S Lamar Blvd, open 8 AM–4 PM, with same-day emergency care.

One important warning: if you have rapidly worsening facial/jaw swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or swelling around your neck/eye, don't wait for a dentist—go to an ER/call 911. UT Austin specifically treats those as medical emergencies. www.healthyhorns.utexas.edu

Also, UT Austin's UHS isn't a dental clinic, so they can't provide definitive dental treatment; their 24/7 Nurse Advice Line is 512-475-6877 if you're unsure how urgent your symptoms are. www.healthyhorns.utexas.edu

If you tell me roughly how much you can afford (e.g. $50, $100, $200) and whether you have dental insurance, I can narrow this to the best option for you.

If you’re around the UT Austin campus and money is tight, I’d prioritize a clinic that can actually handle severe dental pain rather than a general urgent-care clinic.

My top picks

1. CommUnityCare: Southeast Health and Wellness Center & Convenient Care — best low-cost option to ask about
   • CommUnityCare is a safety-net system with dental services and income-based options.
   • UT Austin materials specifically note that CommUnityCare offers emergency dental treatment to qualifying self-pay patients. nursing.utexas.edu
   • Call 512-978-9901 and tell them: “I’m a UT student with severe dental pain and very limited funds. I need the soonest emergency dental appointment and want to know whether I qualify for reduced fees.”

2. Dr. Omar Elfiky Emergency Dentist Austin 24 Hours — best if you need something very close to UT/West Campus today
   • 3050 Guadalupe St. #13, Austin, TX 78705.
   • Listed as open 24 hours today and specifically focused on emergency dental care.
   • 737-773-3535
   • I would call first and ask for the total cash price for an emergency exam/X-ray and the cheapest treatment option before going in.

3. Austin Emergency Dental — good same-day/weekend backup
   • 2500 W William Cannon Dr., Ste. 103.
   • Listed open Saturday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., with emergency treatment and financing options.
   • 737-747-4646

One important catch: UT Austin's University Health Services does not provide dental care, so I wouldn't go there expecting them to fix the tooth. They can provide general medical guidance, though. www.healthyhorns.utexas.edu

If your funds are really limited

Ask specifically about Manos de Cristo Dental Center. UT's own community-resource guide lists it at 4911 Harmon Ave. and identifies it as a low-cost dental clinic. nursing.utexas.edu Manos reports providing affordable emergency dental care to uninsured and underinsured Austin residents. manosdecristo.org

Don't wait if you have these symptoms

If the severe pain comes with facial/jaw swelling, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or uncontrolled bleeding, that's potentially an emergency requiring an ER/911 rather than waiting for a dentist. uthscsa.edu

If you tell me roughly how much you can afford (e.g. $50, $100, $200) and whether you need care today (Saturday), I can narrow this down to the best option and look for the cheapest realistic route.