Severe Tooth Pain? Get Relief Today in McGregor & Waco
Throbbing, unrelenting tooth pain usually means something serious — and it rarely gets better on its own. Dr. Maupin sees emergencies the same day to find the cause and stop the pain. Gentle care, sedation available.
- Same-day emergency appointments
- 4.9★ from 177 reviews
- Sedation & gentle care for anxious patients
- Most insurance accepted
Severe tooth pain has a reason
A toothache that's intense, throbbing, or keeping you up at night is your body's warning sign. Most causes need a dentist — not just a painkiller. Here's what's often behind it.
Abscess or infection
A pocket of infection at the root causes deep, throbbing pain — and can spread. This needs prompt treatment.
Deep decay
A cavity that has reached the inner tooth irritates the nerve. The closer it gets, the worse the pain.
Exposed nerve
A deep crack, chip, or lost filling can expose the nerve, causing sharp pain with air, cold, or pressure.
Cracked tooth
A crack that flexes under chewing sends jolts of pain that come and go. Caught early, the tooth can be saved.
Inflamed pulp
The nerve inside the tooth becomes irritated. A root canal often relieves the pain and saves the tooth.
Gum infection
Swollen, sore gums around a tooth can throb and bleed. Early care clears it before it damages the bone.
What to do right now
- Rinse with warm salt water. Swish gently to clean the area and ease the ache.
- Floss gently around the tooth. Trapped food can cause pressure — remove it carefully.
- Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Follow the label. Never place aspirin directly on the gum — it burns the tissue.
- Cold compress for swelling. 20 minutes on, 20 off, against the cheek. Keep your head elevated.
- Call us — don't wait it out. Painkillers mask the problem; they don't fix it. (254) 848-2722
A surgeon's skill, a hometown calm
Dr. Paul Maupin focuses on surgical dentistry — extractions, root canals, and implants. He finds the real source of your pain and treats it, instead of sending you somewhere else to wait again.
- 4,500+ dental implants placed — emergencies handled start to finish, no referral needed.
- Sedation and a gentle pace for nervous or in-pain patients.
- Honest, up-front pricing and most insurance accepted.
Relief in three steps
Call
Tell us where it hurts. We'll find you a same-day slot.
Come in
We diagnose with a quick digital X-ray and pinpoint the cause — no surprises.
Get relief
We treat the pain that day and map out anything else your smile needs.
4.9 stars · 177 reviews
"I'd been up two nights with a throbbing molar. They got me in that morning and the pain was gone by lunch."
"I was terrified and in pain. Dr. Maupin walked me through every step and the sedation made it easy."
"Honest about what it would cost and what my insurance covered. Finally found out what was wrong. Highly recommend."
Severe toothache questions
How fast can I be seen?
Call us and we'll do everything we can to see you the same day during office hours (Mon–Thu, 8am–4pm). Severe pain is treated as urgent.
Why won't painkillers fix it?
Over-the-counter medicine can dull the pain for a while, but it doesn't treat the infection, decay, or crack causing it. The pain comes back — often worse. Only a dentist can fix the source.
Will treatment hurt?
We numb the area fully before anything, and oral sedation is available if you're anxious. Most patients are surprised how comfortable it is.
What will it cost?
It depends on the cause and treatment, and we'll give you an honest estimate before we start. We accept most major insurance and offer financing.
Do you take walk-ins?
Calling first is fastest so we can prep for you, but we do our best to fit in walk-in emergencies during office hours.
Right here in McGregor
- Address
- 27487 Highway 84, McGregor, TX 76657
- Phone
- (254) 848-2722
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8am–4pm · Fri by appointment
In pain? Don't wait.
Severe tooth pain only gets worse. Call now and we'll get you seen today.
Call (254) 848-2722Open Mon–Thu, 8am–4pm · 27487 Highway 84, McGregor, TX