Same-Day Emergency Dental Care in Olney, MD
Looking for an emergency dentist in Olney? A dental emergency never comes at a good time. A tooth that suddenly aches, cracks, or gets knocked out can make it hard to think about anything else. Twin Dentistry offers same-day emergency appointments during business hours for patients in Olney, Sandy Spring, Ashton, and the surrounding area.
If you are in pain or something has happened to your teeth, do not wait for it to get worse. Call us and tell our team what happened. We will do our best to see you today.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In pain right now?Call during business hours and we will do our best to see you today.
What Counts as a Dental Emergency?
Not every dental problem needs same-day care, but many do. As a general rule, call us right away if you have:
- Pain that keeps you from eating, sleeping, or focusing
- A tooth that has been knocked out or loosened
- Swelling in your gums or face
- Bleeding that will not stop
When in doubt, call. Our team can help you decide how soon you need to be seen.
- Severe Toothache
- Knocked-Out Tooth
- Chipped, Cracked, or Broken Tooth
- Lost Filling or Crown
- Swelling or Dental Abscess
- Injuries to the Gums, Lips, or Tongue
Severe Toothache
A toothache that throbs, lingers, or wakes you up at night is your body telling you something is wrong. It can be caused by deep decay, an infection, or a cracked tooth, and it often gets worse the longer it waits.
- Rinse with warm water.
- Gently floss to remove anything caught between your teeth.
- Do not place aspirin directly on your gums.
Knocked-Out Tooth
A knocked-out adult tooth is one of the most time-sensitive dental emergencies, so every minute counts.
- Pick the tooth up by the chewing surface, not the root.
- If it is dirty, rinse it gently without scrubbing.
- If you can, place it back in the socket and bite down gently to hold it.
- If not, keep it moist in milk or between your cheek and gum. Do not use tap water or wrap it in a tissue.
- Call us right away and bring the tooth with you.
For a knocked-out baby tooth, do not try to put it back in. Call us so we can check your child’s mouth.
Chipped, Cracked, or Broken Tooth
Even a small chip can leave a sharp edge or expose the inner layers of a tooth, and a crack can spread if it is not treated. Depending on the damage, Dr. Alex or Dr. Justin may be able to repair the tooth with a filling, bonding, or a crown.
- Rinse your mouth with warm water.
- Save any pieces you can find.
- Use a cold compress on your cheek for swelling.
- Avoid chewing on that side.
Lost Filling or Crown
When a filling or crown comes loose, the tooth underneath is left unprotected and can become sensitive or painful.
- Keep the crown in a safe place and bring it with you.
- Avoid chewing on the affected side.
- Call us to have the tooth protected again as soon as possible.
Swelling or Dental Abscess
Swelling in your gums or face, a pimple-like bump on your gums, or a bad taste in your mouth can be signs of an infection. Dental infections do not go away on their own and should be treated promptly.
- Rinse gently with warm salt water.
- Call us today.
Injuries to the Gums, Lips, or Tongue
A fall, a sports injury, or an accidental bite can cut the soft tissues of the mouth.
- Rinse the area gently with water.
- Apply pressure with clean gauze or a cloth to control bleeding.
- Use a cold compress to help with swelling.
How Our Olney Dental Team Can Help
When you call with a dental emergency, our team will ask what happened and find the soonest available time for you to come in. Our office at 17721 Georgia Ave., Olney, MD 20832 offers same-day emergency appointments during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
At your visit, Dr. Alex or Dr. Justin will:
- 1Examine the area, using digital X-rays if needed
- 2Explain what they find in plain terms
- 3Focus first on relieving your pain and protecting the tooth
Depending on your situation, treatment may include a filling, a crown, or an extraction, all part of our general dentistry care. If more care is needed, we will walk you through your options before anything else is planned. Patients on our in-office membership plan have emergency care included.
Emergency Dentist FAQs
Is a toothache a dental emergency?
It can be. A toothache that is severe, keeps you up at night, or comes with swelling in your gums or face should be treated as a dental emergency. If you are not sure, call our Olney office and our team will help you decide how soon you need to be seen.
What should I do if my tooth gets knocked out?
Pick the tooth up by the chewing surface, rinse it gently if it is dirty, and try to place it back in the socket. If you cannot, keep it moist in milk or between your cheek and gum, then call us right away. See the knocked-out tooth steps above for more detail.
Do you offer same-day emergency appointments?
Yes. Twin Dentistry offers same-day emergency appointments during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call (301) 774-2474 as early in the day as you can, and our team will find the soonest available time.
Dental pain rarely gets easier with time.
If something is wrong, call our Olney office now. Our team will do our best to see you today.