Emergency Dentist— Washington, DC

How We Treat Dental Emergencies

Even if it seems scary, treating a dental emergency is no mystery. Our team is here to walk you through how that process works. In particular, it involves four key steps:

• A Same-Day Visit – When you call us, we’ll set your visit for the earliest time possible. (We may even see you the same day!) Our team can also provide care tips over the phone while you wait.
• An Emergency Exam – Our dentists will check your mouth when you first arrive at our office. By doing so, they’ll learn your problem and deduce how to relieve your pain.

• Review of Findings – After the oral exam, we’ll share our findings and some procedures that’d help you. We can then draft a treatment plan using your feedback, emphasizing the relevant cost and time before you commit.
• Proper Dental Care – We’ll quickly repair your smile once the treatment plan is ready. At that time, trust our experienced and skilled team to do a fantastic job! Whether you need dental crowns, fillings, root canals, or something else, your mouth will quickly heal and recover.

The Most Common Dental Emergencies

Should you suffer a dental emergency, your first step should be to call us. Doing so ensures we’ll solve your issue, making your smile strong and healthy again! However, you can take steps to manage your situation while you wait for treatment; that’d help your visit go more smoothly. All you need to do is click one (or more) of the icons below and use the related instructions.

Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies 

In order to determine the cost of your emergency visit, we’ll first need to examine your mouth and collect any necessary diagnostic information to determine what treatment you require. Once we’ve done that, we’ll walk you through your treatment options, along with pricing details, and discuss dental insurance coverage and financing with you. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask our team.

How to Prevent Dental Emergencies

While you can’t completely avoid dental emergencies, there are a few ways you can reduce your risk of experiencing one, including:

• Maintain a good at-home oral hygiene routine
• Visit our team for your bi-annual checkups and cleanings
• Maintain a well-balanced diet
• Visit the dentist immediately if you ever experience out-of-the-ordinary oral discomfort
• Stay hydrated with water

Root Canals

Patients may require root canal therapy when a tooth's nerve tissue is damaged due to decay, trauma, or fracture. While this procedure may have earned a bad reputation in the past, today’s procedures are relatively simple and only offer minimal discomfort. Best of all, as long as they are properly cared for, many treated teeth go on to last for the rest of the patient’s life!

Tooth Extractions

Tooth extractions are often a last resort for us, because we know that there’s no replacement that can compare to your natural, home-grown teeth. In situations where a tooth is badly infected or damaged and isn’t repairable, we may suggest removing it to prevent additional oral health issues from arising and causing permanent damage to your smile. After the tooth is extracted, you can have it replaced with a dental bridge or dental implant to make your smile complete again.