Emergency Dentist – North Bethesda, MD

How We Treat Dental Emergencies

Even if it seems scary, you shouldn’t panic over a dental emergency. Our office is well-equipped to treat this type of problem for you. In fact, you can expect our treatment process to involve the following:

• A Same-Day Visit – Once you call us, we’ll book your visit for the earliest possible time. (We may even see you the same day!) While you wait, our team can also provide first aid tips over the phone.
• An Emergency Exam – We’ll perform a quick-and-thorough oral exam when you arrive for care. In doing so, our team will diagnose your issue and determine how to relieve your pain.
• A Findings Review – Once the oral exam is over, we’ll share our findings and suggest suitable procedures. Dr. Obholz will then draft a treatment plan based on your feedback.
• Proper Dental Work – We’ll will quickly address your issue after drafting your treatment plan. Indeed, our team has the necessary skills and experience to do so!

The Most Common Dental Emergencies

If you ever have a dental emergency, you should call us to get prompt and precise treatment. However, you can take steps to handle your issue before you arrive for care. You’d simply need to click one (or more) of the icons below and use the related instructions. From there, you’d ensure your upcoming treatment goes as smoothly as it possibly can.

Root Canals

A root canal is performed when the nerve tissue inside your tooth has been infected or damaged, likely as a result of untreated tooth decay or severe dental trauma as the result of an accident. Despite its reputation, root canal therapy is a simple procedure that involves little discomfort. And as long as you take good care of the treated tooth afterwards, you can expect to keep it for many more years to come.

Tooth Extractions

A tooth extraction will typically be our last resort. When it comes to your natural teeth, no replacement can quite match the health benefits that they provide. However, sometimes a tooth is just too badly infected or damaged to be salvaged, and in such situations removing it might be the best option for preventing further oral health issues that could cause even worse damage to your smile. After the extraction, we can discuss having the tooth replaced with a dental bridge or a dental implant to make your smile whole again.

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Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies 

Once the initial panic of a dental emergency passes, you might start worrying about how much it will cost to treat it. The answer can vary quite a bit based on the situation, so we’ll need to examine your mouth first to determine the root of the problem and what sort of treatment is required. Then we can go over pricing details and go over dental insurance coverage and financing with you.

Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies

It’s not possible to prevent every emergency, but there are plenty of ways to reduce the chances of one happening. For one thing, you can protect your teeth from infection by maintaining good oral hygiene at home, maintaining a healthy diet, visiting our dental office for your biannual checkups, and staying hydrated. To reduce the risk of injury to your teeth, avoid using your teeth as tools, and try not to bite down on anything that’s overly hard.