Emergency Dentist in Germantown, MD

Dental problems can happen unexpectedly. Seneca Dental Care provides urgent dental appointments for new and existing patients experiencing tooth pain, broken teeth, swelling, lost restorations and other dental concerns.

Same-day appointments may be available during regular office hours. Call as early as possible so our team can determine the most appropriate appointment time.

Request an Emergency Appointment

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately if you are experiencing difficulty breathing or swallowing, rapidly spreading facial or neck swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, a serious facial injury or another potentially life-threatening condition. 

Contact Seneca Dental Care if you are experiencing:

• Severe or persistent tooth pain
• A broken, chipped or cracked tooth
• Facial, jaw or gum swelling
• A lost crown or filling
• Pain when chewing or biting
• A possible dental abscess
• A knocked-out or displaced tooth
• Wisdom-tooth pain
• A broken denture or partial
• A dental injury
• A loose or damaged restoration

Not every dental problem causes severe pain. Even if your discomfort is mild, a damaged tooth or restoration should be evaluated before the problem becomes more extensive.

Tell our team where the discomfort is located, when it began and whether you have swelling, a broken tooth, a lost restoration or another urgent concern.

Your visit may include a clinical examination and appropriate dental imaging. The purpose is to determine the source and extent of the problem.

Dr. Ford will explain the diagnosis, whether the tooth may be restored and the reasonable treatment options.

When clinically appropriate and scheduling permits, treatment may begin during the emergency visit. Some procedures require a separate appointment or referral to a specialist

A toothache can have several possible causes, including tooth decay, a cracked tooth, inflammation inside the tooth, infection, gum problems or a damaged restoration.

The type and intensity of pain alone cannot determine the cause. An examination and appropriate imaging may be needed to identify the problem and recommend treatment.

Call our office if tooth pain is persistent, worsening, interfering with sleep or accompanied by swelling.

A chipped, broken or cracked tooth should be evaluated promptly, even if it is not currently painful. The remaining tooth may be vulnerable to further damage.

Treatment depends on the location and depth of the damage, the amount of healthy tooth remaining and whether the pulp or root has been affected. Possible treatments may include bonding, a filling, a crown, root canal treatment or extraction.

Swelling around a tooth or in the face may be associated with inflammation or infection and should be evaluated promptly.

Dental treatment may be required to address the source. Antibiotics are not appropriate for every dental problem and do not necessarily eliminate the underlying cause.

Seek emergency medical care immediately if swelling is rapidly spreading or affecting your ability to breathe or swallow.

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Save a crown that has come off and bring it to your appointment. Avoid chewing on the affected side and do not attempt to reattach it with household glue.

Even if the tooth is not painful, it should be evaluated. The remaining tooth may be exposed, damaged or vulnerable to further fracture.

Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may include:

• Dental filling
• Dental crown
• Root canal treatment
• Tooth extraction
• Temporary restoration or stabilization
• Recementation or replacement of a restoration
• Evaluation and treatment of swelling or infection
• Implant, bridge or denture planning
• Referral to a dental specialist or hospital when appropriate

Your recommended treatment will depend on your examination, imaging, medical history and the condition of the tooth and surrounding structures.

Same-day appointments may be available during regular office hours. Availability varies, so please call as early as possible. 

Yes. Seneca Dental Care welcomes new and existing patients with urgent dental concerns. 

When clinically appropriate and scheduling permits, treatment may begin during the emergency appointment. Some procedures require a separate visit or specialist referral. 

Dental imaging may be recommended when needed to evaluate the tooth, roots, bone or surrounding structures. 

Many painful or damaged teeth can be restored. Whether a tooth can be saved depends on the extent of decay, fracture, infection and remaining healthy tooth structure. 

Seneca Dental Care evaluates teeth that may require root canal treatment. After the examination, we will explain whether treatment can be performed in our office or whether specialist care is recommended. 

We evaluate teeth that may require extraction. The recommended approach depends on the tooth, root anatomy, surrounding structures and your medical history. 

Antibiotics are not appropriate for every toothache and may not eliminate the source of the problem. An examination is generally necessary to determine appropriate care. 

Call 911 or seek emergency medical attention for difficulty breathing or swallowing, rapidly spreading facial or neck swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, serious facial trauma or another potentially life-threatening condition. 

Seneca Dental Care is a private dental practice serving Germantown and nearby communities.

Our patients benefit from:

• Care led by Erica Ford, DDS, FAGD
• Clear explanations of diagnoses and treatment options
• An anxiety-sensitive and patient-centered approach
• CBCT 3D imaging when clinically appropriate
• Digital dental technology
• A convenient ground-floor office with a wheelchair accessible ramp
• Emergency appointments for new and existing patients

Do not wait for a painful or damaged tooth to become more difficult to treat.

Call Seneca Dental Care if you have a toothache, broken tooth, swelling, lost crown or filling, or another urgent dental concern. Same-day appointments may be available during regular office hours.

Seneca Dental Care
20 Executive Park Court
Germantown, MD 20874
301-916-5800

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Request an Emergency Appointment

The cost of an emergency dental visit depends on the examination, necessary imaging and treatment provided.

Before beginning treatment, our team will explain the recommended options and estimated fees. Seneca Dental Care works with many dental PPO insurance plans and offers available payment or financing options.

Call 301-916-5800 to discuss your insurance and appointment needs.  Have a question or need to schedule an appointment? Contact us today and our friendly staff will be happy to assist you.