Emergency and Urgent Care
If your symptoms are life-threatening, call 9-1-1 or go to the closest emergency room. Life-threatening symptoms include:
- Inability to swallow
- Inability to breathe
- Severe swelling
- Uncontrollable bleeding
We have a limited number of non-emergency appointments at the School of Dentistry. Call 210-450-3700 for additional information and availability. Appointments are scheduled with a dental student for the day following your call.
To change or cancel an appointment, please contact the clinic directly.
Other urgent care options include:
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Dial 2-1-1 for the Texas Health and Human Services Information and Referral Network.
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Bexar County residents with limited income may be eligible for Carelink, a program offered by the University Hospital clinics that are located in downtown San Antonio. You must not have any third-party insurance, including Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance. Call 210-358-3350 for more information.
Have a dental emergency?
Appointments are scheduled during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seek immediate treatment at the nearest emergency room or call 9-1-1 if your symptoms are life-threatening, such as:
- Difficulty breathing,
- Uncontrollable bleeding,
- Severe swelling or
- An inability to swallow.