Emergency Dentistry – Silver Spring, MD
Quickly Getting You Out of Pain
If you have a broken bone or a severe injury, heading to the nearest emergency room is the right thing to do. But what about a knocked-out tooth or an intense toothache? In these situations, going to the ER can waste precious time, and the doctors might be unable to treat the root cause of your pain. Instead, you should call an emergency dentist like Dr. Hank Gakavian. He can quickly get you out of pain, directly address your dental emergency, and prevent it from bothering you again.
Why Choose Dr. Hank Gakavian for Emergency Dentistry?
- Same-Day Emergency Appointments for New & Existing Patients
- Low-Interest Patient Financing Offered
- Caring Dentist with 30+ Years of Experience
How We Treat Dental Emergencies
If you’re experiencing any discomfort in your mouth, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Once you call, we’ll handle your situation by:
- Scheduling your appointment – We’ll ask you questions about your symptoms, evaluate how quickly you need to come in, and work to get you seen as soon as we can. While we have you on the phone, we can also give you tips for managing your pain in the meantime.
- Examining your smile – Once you arrive, we’ll quickly get you checked in, and Dr. Gakavian will closely look over your mouth.
- Making a treatment plan – After his exam, Dr. Gakavian will share his findings with you and discuss your options for treating your emergency.
- Providing the care you need – When we’ve agreed on a course of treatment, we can begin healing your smile.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
Are you not quite sure whether you have a “real” emergency on your hands? It can be hard to discern whether an oral problem needs urgent treatment, but our team believes it’s better to be safe than sorry. We recommend calling us for all types of dental issues, but here are some basic tips for handling the most common dental emergencies ahead of your visit.
Understanding the Cost of Treating Dental Emergencies
Having an urgent dental issue is already stressful enough before even considering how much your care will cost. Each dental emergency is different, so while we can’t give you a cost estimate until we’ve examined your case, we want to make it as simple as possible to get the care your smile needs. To that end, we’ll gladly file claims for most dental insurance plans. We also offer third-party financing so you can split up your treatment costs into monthly, budget-friendly chunks.
Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies
After dealing with a dental emergency, the last thing you want is to experience another one. Thankfully, you can avoid the majority of dental emergencies by following a few easy precautions:
- Brushing and flossing every day to minimize plaque buildup.
- Visiting Dr. Gakavian for your regular six-month checkups (he could spot oral health issues long before they become full-blown emergencies).
- Wear a protective mouthguard if you play contact sports or grind your teeth while you sleep.
- Try not to chew on hard, inedible objects like your fingernails, ice cubes, or pen tips.