Emergency Dentist in Rockville, MD

Sometimes, but not usually. 

Most of us are familiar with the unpleasant, painful sensation of having a pointy piece of food, such as a tortilla chip, stab the roof of our mouths when we’re least expecting it. Even the smallest, most innocent parts of food can turn “violent” when they unexpectedly poke us or become temporarily lodged in our gums. 

Thankfully, however, most such instances are not dental emergencies—just dental inconveniences. 

How Do I Know If I Have A Dental Emergency?

If you injure yourself while chewing a piece of food, the best thing to do is to remove the food and inspect the area for damage gently. It’s common to have a small, blister-like bubble form around the injury, and you can expect the inside of your mouth to be tender and sensitive for several days. Sometimes, a simple painkiller such as Motrin can help alleviate this pain. 

A situation with a tortilla chip or other food would only become a dental emergency if your mouth begins bleeding profusely or if you cannot remove the food from your gums.

In these instances, it’s always a good idea to call your Rockville emergency dentist so we can examine the area right away. Soft tissue injuries such as these aren’t usually permanent or threatening, but it’s always best to rule out infection or other damage. 

Call Our Office To Learn More

The next time you have a painful run-in with a bite and food and wonder if you need emergency dentistry, contact Dr. Thomas Gladnick or Dr. Elizabeth Gladnick right away!

Tooth emergencies in Rockville are inconvenient and can be scary, especially if you have a tooth that gets knocked out! But what if you're not sure you really have a dental emergency?

Common Dental Emergencies 

Some of the common dental emergencies we handle at Gladnick Family & Cosmetic Dentistry are:

• Chipped or broken teeth
• Avulsed or knocked-out teeth
• Dental pain and infections
• Broken or lost dental restorations

Drs. Tommy and Elizabeth Gladnick perform procedures like root canal therapy, dental implants, tooth crowns, dental bridges, tooth-colored fillings, and extractions to help alleviate emergencies.

We do our best to provide same-day dentistry when it's possible, and we leave time available in our daily schedule to help with dental emergencies in Rockville, MD. Please don't hesitate to call our dental office at (301) 963-0800 if you or your loved one is in pain.

Emergency Dental Care in Rockville

If you're not sure it's a real emergency, call us anyway! Our knowledgeable team members will patiently discuss your situation with you over the phone, so we can determine if you need immediate attention.

Give us a call first, even if you are considering heading to a hospital emergency room. Hospitals are not well equipped for tooth emergencies, and we can likely save you some time and money if you call us first.

Your emergency dentist in Rockville, MD, can help with severe tooth pain and other dental emergencies.

Tooth pain may result from:

• Advanced tooth decay
• Deep tooth infection
• Sudden injury
• Nerve exposure

However, severe tooth pain not caused by sudden injury usually indicates a deep tooth infection requiring root canal therapy.

Treating Tooth Pain and Other Dental Emergencies

If you have a toothache, contact our dental team to schedule an emergency dental visit as soon as possible. In the meantime, you can use an ice pack, an over-the-counter pain reliever, and warm salt-water rinses to help ease some of the pain as you await your appointment.

When you come in, we’ll work fast to diagnose and treat (or stabilize) the source of your pain. Some dental health issues require more than one dental visit, but we’ll not leave you in pain!

At Gladnick Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we care about you. We set aside time in our daily schedule to treat dental emergencies and work to see patients as soon as possible.

Have a Toothache? Contact Your Dentist in Rockville

If you have a dental emergency or are unsure, call (301) 963-0800 for guidance from a dental team member. You can also contact us if you have questions about our treatments and services.