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Because this was an accident involving your mouth/face, I’d favor an oral & maxillofacial surgeon or hospital ER over a routine emergency dentist.

Go to the ER immediately if you have

• Trouble breathing or swallowing
• Uncontrolled mouth/facial bleeding
• Loss of consciousness, confusion, vomiting, or significant head injury
• Suspected jaw, cheekbone, eye-socket, or skull fracture
• Major facial lacerations that may need stitches
• Severe or rapidly increasing facial swelling

Those situations need hospital-level trauma evaluation first. ossaustin.com

If you're stable and the injury is primarily dental/facial

My first call would be Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin — they specifically treat facial trauma, jaw fractures, soft-tissue injuries, knocked-out/displaced teeth, and urgent dental injuries. Their current listed number is (512) 547-6852, at 5301 Davis Ln #102. ossaustin.com

However, they're currently closed for Saturday according to the live business listing, so I would not drive there expecting to be seen today.

For today (Saturday), a potentially more practical option is Austin Emergency Dental at 2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 103, listed for Saturday 8 AM–8 PM, (737) 747-4646. They handle dental emergencies and advise going to a hospital first for severe facial trauma, suspected jaw fracture, or breathing/swallowing problems.

If you're downtown right now and the injury is substantial, I'd choose the ER rather than spending time driving around looking for an open dentist.

If you tell me what happened—e.g., knocked-out tooth, broken jaw, lip/face cut, loose teeth, facial swelling, head impact, etc.—I can tell you whether I'd go to an ER or emergency oral surgeon and find the best open option for you right now.

Because you were in an accident and need oral/facial trauma care, I’d prioritize a hospital trauma ER over an emergency dentist if there’s any possibility of a jaw/facial-bone fracture, head injury, significant bleeding, or soft-tissue injury.

If you're downtown Austin right now

Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas - Emergency
Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas - Emergency
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Address: 1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Phone: +1 512-324-7010
1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701 · (512) 324-7010 · Open 24/7

This is the adult Level I Trauma Center in Austin and is specifically equipped for severe/complex trauma with surgical and specialty backup. dellmed.utexas.edu

Go there now / call 911 if you have:

• trouble breathing or swallowing
• uncontrolled mouth/facial bleeding
• loss of consciousness, confusion, or significant head injury
• a jaw that looks displaced or won't open/close normally
• suspected facial, orbital, nasal, or jaw fracture
• rapidly increasing facial swelling

For a dental-only injury (broken/knocked-out teeth without the above symptoms), an oral/maxillofacial surgeon is preferable to a general emergency dentist. ossaustin.com

One option is Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin, which specifically treats facial trauma and jaw fractures, but its posted hours are weekday daytime, so I would not delay an ER visit for it, particularly after an accident. ossaustin.com

If you tell me whether you're bleeding, whether your jaw/face looks deformed, and whether you hit your head or lost consciousness, I can tell you which level of care makes the most sense right now.

• Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas - Emergency - 1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin - 5301 Davis Ln #102, Austin, TX 78749, United States
• Emergency Dentist of Austin - 1030 Norwood Park Blvd #324, Austin, TX 78753, United States
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, Austin, TX 78756, United States
• Travis W Kern, DDS, MD - 7800 N Mopac Expy, Ste 270, Austin, TX 78759
• Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas - 1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
• Oral Surgery Specialists of Buda - 119 Cimarron Park Loop Ste c, Buda, TX 78610, United States
• Eggleston Oral and Facial Surgery - 1209 W 5th St #100b, Austin, TX 78703, United States
• Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin - Emergency - 1201 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
• Hill Country Oral Surgery - 3423 Bee Caves Rd Bldg C, Suite 201, Austin, TX 78746, United States
• J. Max McCullum, DDS, MPH - 12210 Pecan St, Austin, TX 78727

If this was a significant accident with facial/oral trauma, I would not wait for an emergency dentist. Since you’re downtown Austin, the best immediate destination is:

Go now: Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas - Emergency

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1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701 — 24/7 ER — (512) 324-7010. It is a Level I trauma center and is equipped for serious facial/head injuries, imaging, bleeding, fractures, and specialist consultation. Ascension Ascension Healthcare

Call 911 rather than driving yourself if you have any of these:

• Trouble breathing or swallowing
• Heavy/uncontrolled mouth or facial bleeding
• Loss of consciousness, confusion, severe headache, or repeated vomiting
• Suspected jaw/face fracture or significant facial deformity
• Severe swelling around the mouth/face
• Neck/head injury or weakness/numbness

If it's primarily a tooth injury and you are otherwise medically stable, an emergency dentist/oral surgeon can handle it—but because you said “accident” and “oral/facial trauma,” the ER is the safer first stop tonight. Serious oral injuries and uncontrolled bleeding warrant emergency-room care. Carus Dental North Austin Medical Center

If you tell me what happened (car crash/fall/assault), whether you have a knocked-out/broken tooth, jaw pain, bleeding, swelling, or loss of consciousness, I can tell you whether you should go straight to Dell Seton or whether an emergency dental/oral-surgery office is reasonable.

Because this was an accident with oral/facial trauma, I would not start with a routine emergency dentist if there’s any possibility of a facial fracture, significant laceration, head injury, or uncontrolled bleeding.

Go here now if the injury is significant

Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas — 1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701. It has a 24/7 ER and Level I trauma capability for adults, with access to imaging and hospital specialists. healthcare.ascension.org

Go to the ER / call 911 immediately if you have:

• Trouble breathing or swallowing
• Bleeding that won't stop with firm pressure
• A jaw that looks displaced or won't open/close normally
• Significant facial swelling or deformity
• Loss of consciousness, confusion, severe headache, vomiting, or other head-injury symptoms
• Deep facial/mouth cuts that may need stitches

For serious facial trauma, an ER can stabilize you and involve oral/maxillofacial surgery as needed. carusnorthaustinmedicalcenter.com

If it's primarily tooth/mouth trauma and you're otherwise stable

A strong option is Austin Institute of Dental Medicine, 1401 Philomena St, Suite 200, which advertises same-day emergency care and has oral/maxillofacial surgery capability. Its emergency-care information specifically includes facial and dental trauma. aidm.org

Another oral-surgery option is LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at 4306 Medical Pkwy #2, which provides oral/maxillofacial surgical care and advertises same-day emergency appointments.

If you tell me what happened—e.g. knocked-out tooth, broken jaw, facial cut, loose teeth, swelling, or impact to the head—and whether you're bleeding right now, I can tell you which of these is the safest choice and what to do during the trip.

If this was a significant accident with facial/oral trauma, I would go to a hospital ER rather than an emergency dentist first—especially if there may be a jaw/facial fracture, head injury, uncontrolled bleeding, or multiple injured teeth.

Best immediate option downtown

Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas
Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas
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Address: 1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Phone: +1 512-324-7000
1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701 — 24/7 ER. It is Austin’s adult Level I Trauma Center, with access to surgical and medical subspecialists for severe injuries. dellmed.utexas.edu

I would choose Dell Seton over a standalone emergency dentist for accident-related facial trauma. The ER can do CT/X-rays, stabilize you, and involve appropriate oral/maxillofacial or other surgical specialists if needed. dellmed.utexas.edu

If you have trouble breathing/swallowing, heavy or uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness, confusion, severe headache/vomiting, a visibly displaced jaw, or a major facial injury, call 911 rather than driving yourself. healthcare.ascension.org

If it's strictly a dental injury and no significant facial/head trauma

Austin Emergency Dental is an emergency-focused dental practice in South Austin, but I would not make this your first stop for potentially serious facial trauma.

If you tell me what happened (car crash/fall/assault), whether you lost consciousness, what's injured (teeth/jaw/lip/cheek), and whether you're bleeding, I can tell you whether you should head straight to the trauma center or whether an emergency dental/oral-surgery practice is appropriate.

Because you said accident + oral/facial trauma and it’s currently about 4:48 AM in Austin, I would not wait for an emergency dentist to open.

Go now: Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas

Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas
Web
Address: 1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Phone: +1 512-324-7000
1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701 — the downtown ER is open 24/7 and is Austin’s adult Level I Trauma Center, with access to surgical and specialty teams for serious facial injuries. dellmed.utexas.edu

Dell Seton emergency department information

Especially go straight there / call 911 if you have:

• suspected broken jaw or facial bones
• uncontrolled mouth/facial bleeding
• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• significant facial swelling
• loss of consciousness, confusion, vomiting, or other head-injury symptoms
• a deep facial/oral laceration that may need repair

For serious facial trauma, an ER can stabilize you and arrange the appropriate oral & maxillofacial, ENT, plastic surgery, or trauma specialist. dellmed.utexas.eduhealthcare.ascension.org

If this is only a knocked-out/broken tooth with no significant facial/head injury, an emergency dentist can be appropriate—but at this hour, the downtown ER is the safer immediate choice. Dental-trauma sources specifically recommend the ER for suspected jaw fractures, uncontrolled bleeding, or significant facial injuries. carusnorthaustinmedicalcenter.com

If a permanent tooth was knocked out: bring it with you, hold it by the crown (not the root), gently rinse it if dirty, and keep it moist in milk or saliva. Don't let it dry out. www.smileaustin.com

If you tell me what happened and what injuries you have (jaw, teeth, lip/tongue, facial bones, bleeding, head injury), I can tell you whether Dell Seton ER vs. an oral surgeon/dentist is the better immediate destination.

If this was a facial/oral trauma accident, the right place depends on how severe the injury is:

Go to an emergency room now (call 911 if needed) if you have:

• Trouble breathing or swallowing
• Uncontrolled bleeding
• A suspected broken jaw (bite suddenly doesn’t line up, jaw won’t open/close normally)
• Major facial swelling, deep cuts, loss of consciousness, head/neck injury, or severe facial deformity

carusnorthaustinmedicalcenter.com

If it’s mainly broken/loose/knocked-out teeth, lip/gum injury, or dental trauma without those danger signs, these Austin options are worth calling immediately:

1. Austin Emergency Dental — emergency-focused dental clinic that handles urgent dental injuries and is set up for same-day emergency care.
2. Oral Surgery Specialists Of Austin — oral & maxillofacial surgery practice; a better fit if you suspect jaw/facial bone involvement or need specialist trauma care.
3. LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — central Austin oral surgery practice for mouth, jaw, and facial-structure problems.
4. Downtown Dental Design — downtown-area emergency dentistry for broken teeth, knocked-out teeth, and mouth injuries. www.downtowndentaldesign.com

If a permanent tooth was knocked out: hold it by the crown (not the root), gently rinse if dirty, keep it moist in milk or saliva, and get seen as fast as possible—time matters for saving the tooth. www.smileaustin.com

If you tell me:

1. what happened (car crash, fall, assault, etc.),
2. whether a tooth is knocked out/broken, and
3. whether you have jaw pain, facial swelling, bleeding, or trouble opening your mouth,

I can help decide whether you should go to an ER versus an oral surgeon/dentist right now.

Because this was an accident with possible oral/facial trauma, I would not go to a regular emergency dentist first if you have any possibility of a jaw/facial fracture, significant bleeding, head injury, or swelling affecting your airway.

Best choice right now: Dell Seton

Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas - Emergency
Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas - Emergency
Web
Address: 1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Phone: +1 512-324-7010
1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701 — 24/7 ER — (512) 324-7010

It is Austin's only adult Level I Trauma Center, with trauma surgery and multiple surgical subspecialties immediately available. That's particularly appropriate for significant facial trauma. dellmed.utexas.edudellmed.utexas.edu

Go there now rather than waiting for a dentist if you have:

• Trouble breathing or swallowing
• Heavy/uncontrolled bleeding
• A jaw that looks displaced or won't open/close normally
• Facial numbness or major swelling
• A knocked-out tooth plus significant facial injury
• Loss of consciousness, confusion, severe headache, vomiting, or suspected head injury
• Any concern that your jaw, cheekbone, nose, or other facial bone is fractured

If any of those are happening, call 911 rather than driving yourself.

If the injury is strictly dental (e.g., broken/knocked-out tooth with no significant facial/head trauma), an emergency dental practice may be faster. But given that you specifically said oral/facial trauma after an accident, Dell Seton is the safest first stop tonight. dellmed.utexas.edudellmed.utexas.edu

If you tell me what happened to your teeth/jaw/face and whether you're bleeding or having trouble breathing, I can help you determine how urgent this is and what to do on the way there.

Because this was an accident involving the face/mouth, I’d prioritize a hospital ER over a routine emergency dentist if there’s any possibility of a jaw/facial fracture or significant soft-tissue injury.

Go to the ER immediately if you have:

• Trouble breathing or swallowing
• Uncontrolled mouth/facial bleeding
• Loss of consciousness, confusion, vomiting, or significant head injury
• A visibly displaced/deformed jaw or difficulty opening/closing your mouth
• Significant facial swelling or suspected facial-bone fracture

In downtown Austin, a strong choice is Raymond J. Harshbarger, III, MD at 1601 Trinity St only as a specialist/referral destination—not as a substitute for the ER. For acute major trauma, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin has a 24/7 ER and Level IV Trauma Center, with CT/X-ray and on-call specialists. healthcare.ascension.org

If it's primarily tooth/gum trauma and you're otherwise medically stable

The best fit I found for oral/maxillofacial trauma is:

• Eggleston Oral and Facial Surgery — 1209 W 5th St #100B, very close to downtown. It's an oral & maxillofacial surgery practice, although its listed hours are weekday hours and it is not currently open today (Saturday).
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates — 3200 Red River St #400, central Austin; oral/maxillofacial surgery and emergency dental services.
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine — 1401 Philomena St #200; this is open today Saturday 7 AM–7 PM and specifically advertises same-day emergency care, surgical care, and treatment of facial/dental trauma. aidm.orgwww.rosedental.com
• Emergency Dentist of Austin — open today 8 AM–8 PM, but it's farther north and is more appropriate for dental emergencies than major facial trauma.

Given that you said “oral/facial trauma,” if you have any jaw, cheekbone, eye/orbit, deep-laceration, or head-injury symptoms, I would go straight to the ER rather than driving around looking for a dentist. Dental practices themselves recommend ER care for suspected jaw fractures, uncontrolled bleeding, breathing/swallowing problems, or significant facial trauma. aidm.orgwww.rosedental.com

If you tell me what happened (e.g., knocked-out tooth, broken jaw, lip/tongue laceration, facial impact) and whether you're bleeding or having trouble breathing, I can narrow this to the best place to go right now.

Because this was an accident involving oral/facial trauma, I would prioritize a hospital trauma ER over a standalone emergency dentist if there is any possibility of a jaw/facial fracture or head injury. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are the specialists for facial fractures and traumatic injuries to the mouth, jaw, and facial bones. myoms.org

If you're downtown Austin right now

Go to Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas - Emergency — 1500 Red River St.

It's 24/7 and is an adult Level I trauma center, making it the strongest immediate choice downtown for significant facial trauma. healthcare.ascension.orgmyoms.org

If you're having trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness/confusion, severe facial swelling, a visibly displaced jaw, or a significant head injury, call 911 rather than driving yourself. healthcare.ascension.orgmyoms.org

If it's primarily a dental injury and you don't have those warning signs

A dental/OMS practice may be appropriate for a knocked-out, broken, or displaced tooth after you've been medically cleared. One Austin practice specifically advertising same-day emergency care is Austin Institute of Dental Medicine, which has oral/maxillofacial surgery services and is open Saturdays 7 AM–7 PM. aidm.org

But given that you described this as an accident with oral/facial trauma, I'd go to Dell Seton first rather than spending time looking for a dentist.

If you tell me what happened (jaw/teeth/lip/cheek/eye), whether you're bleeding, and whether any teeth were knocked out or your bite feels different, I can tell you how urgent this is and what to do on the way.

Because this was an accident with possible facial/oral trauma, I would not start with a regular emergency dentist if there is any possibility of a jaw/facial fracture or other significant injury.

Go here now

Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas — Emergency Department

It is a 24/7 Level I Trauma Center, the only adult Level I trauma center in the 11-county Central Texas region, with trauma surgery and multiple surgical subspecialties available. dellmed.utexas.edu

Address: 1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
ER: (512) 324-7010 healthcare.ascension.org

If you're downtown, this is the facility I'd choose for significant facial/oral trauma rather than driving around looking for a dentist.

Call 911 instead of driving yourself if you have trouble breathing/swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness, confusion, severe head injury, or rapidly worsening swelling. healthcare.ascension.org

If it's strictly a tooth injury and you're otherwise medically stable

A dental/oral-surgery practice can handle the dental portion. Austin Institute of Dental Medicine advertises same-day emergency care and surgical treatment for facial/dental trauma, and is open Saturdays 7 AM–7 PM. aidm.org

Austin Institute of Dental Medicine
Austin Institute of Dental Medicine
Web
Address: 1401 Philomena St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78723, United States
Phone: +1 737-434-2436

But for an accident involving the face/jaw, I'd go to Dell Seton first. The ER can evaluate for fractures and head/neck injuries and involve the appropriate oral-maxillofacial/trauma specialists.

If you tell me what happened (car crash/fall/assault), whether you lost consciousness, and whether your jaw/teeth/eye/nose are injured, I can tell you how urgent this is and what to do on the way there.

Because this was an accident with oral/facial trauma, I would not start with a routine emergency dentist if there may be a jaw or facial fracture.

Go to an ER immediately if you have

• Trouble breathing or swallowing
• Uncontrolled mouth bleeding
• Significant facial swelling
• A jaw that looks crooked, won't open/close normally, or feels fractured
• Loss of consciousness, confusion, vomiting, or a significant head injury
• Deep facial/mouth cuts that may need stitches

Those injuries need hospital evaluation, imaging, and potentially oral/maxillofacial or facial-trauma surgery. coolcreekfamilydental.com

If it's primarily teeth/gums and you're otherwise stable

For a knocked-out, displaced, broken, or severely damaged tooth, get dental care immediately—particularly for a knocked-out permanent tooth, where time matters. coolcreekfamilydental.comaustincitydental.com

One Austin option advertising same-day emergency trauma care is Austin City Dental; their emergency line is 512-451-8256. They specifically treat injuries to teeth, gums, and jaws and accept emergency walk-ins. coolcreekfamilydental.comaustincitydental.com

Since you said “oral/facial trauma,” though, if you're unsure whether your jaw/face is injured, I'd choose the ER rather than driving around looking for a dentist. If you tell me what happened and what injuries you have (knocked-out teeth, jaw pain, facial cuts/swelling, bleeding, head impact, etc.), I can tell you which level of care makes the most sense right now.

Because this was an accident involving your mouth/face, I’d prioritize an oral & maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) rather than a routine emergency dentist.

If you have significant facial trauma, go to an ER now

Go to the nearest emergency department—or call 911—if you have uncontrolled bleeding, trouble breathing/swallowing, loss of consciousness, confusion, severe facial swelling, a suspected jaw/facial fracture, or a serious head injury. Emergency dental guidance specifically recommends the ER for these situations. aidm.org

Best specialist options around downtown Austin

• Dr. Barry D. Cunningham, DDS — 711 W 38th St, Suite A-1, (512) 454-6725. This Austin Oral Surgery location specifically treats facial trauma, fractured facial bones, dislocated jaws and avulsed teeth. austinoralsurgery.com
• Central Texas Oral Surgery Associates — 3200 Red River St, Suite 400, (512) 320-1640. Another central Austin oral-surgery option.
• LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — 4306 Medical Pkwy, Suite 2, (512) 454-6744. They advertise same-day emergency appointments and specialize in mouth, jaw and facial surgery. www.lonestaroms.com
• Austin Institute of Dental Medicine — 1401 Philomena St, Suite 200, (737) 434-2436. They are open Saturday 7 AM–7 PM and advertise same-day emergency care plus surgical treatment for facial/dental trauma. aidm.org

Since it's Saturday morning, I'd call Austin Institute of Dental Medicine first if you need treatment today, or go directly to an ER if the injury is substantial. For a fracture or significant facial wound, an OMS/hospital setting is preferable to a general emergency dentist.

If you tell me what happened (knocked-out teeth, broken jaw, lip/face laceration, swelling, bleeding, etc.) and whether you're bleeding or having trouble breathing, I can narrow this down to the safest place to go right now.

Because you said accident + oral/facial trauma, I would not start with a regular emergency dentist if there’s any possibility of a jaw fracture, significant facial injury, head injury, or deep laceration.

Go here now if you're still downtown

Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas — Emergency Department
1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
24/7 • (512) 324-7010

It is a Level I Trauma Center and has 24/7 emergency care, advanced CT/X-ray imaging, and trauma/surgical specialists. healthcare.ascension.org

Dell Seton Emergency information

Go to the ER / call 911 rather than driving yourself if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness, confusion, vomiting, severe facial swelling, a suspected broken/dislocated jaw, or a significant head injury. healthcare.ascension.org

If it's strictly a dental injury

If you're alert and the injury is limited to broken/loose/knocked-out teeth without significant facial or head trauma, Austin Institute of Dental Medicine is currently open Saturday 7 AM–7 PM, offers same-day emergency care, and has oral/maxillofacial surgery capabilities. It's at 1401 Philomena St, Suite 200, and their emergency number is (737) 434-2436. aidm.org

Austin Institute of Dental Medicine emergency care

If you tell me what happened—e.g. knocked-out tooth, jaw feels broken, lip/face laceration, facial swelling, bleeding, or head impact—I can tell you whether I'd choose the ER or the dental/oral-surgery route.