A dental emergency can’t wait. If you have severe tooth pain, a knocked-out tooth, or swelling in your mouth, call Crown Dental Care right away at (301) 450-8409 (new patients) or (301) 591-3888 (current patients). Our emergency dentist in Rockville offers same-day care when possible, so you get prompt treatment instead of days of pain. This page explains what counts as an emergency, what to do before you reach us, and how we handle urgent dental care.
Dr. Thy Nguyen, whom patients call “Dr. T,” and our team treat urgent dental problems for families across Rockville, North Bethesda, Gaithersburg, and nearby areas. Patients often mention how gentle and calming Dr. T is, which matters most when you’re hurting and worried.
Key takeaways
A dental emergency is any mouth problem that needs care right away to stop pain, save a tooth, or treat an infection. The ADA’s dental emergency guide lists the most common ones. Here’s what we treat with urgent dental care at our Rockville office: A dental abscess belongs firmly in this group, because infection can spread if it is left alone.
Not sure whether your problem is a true emergency? Call us, and we’ll help you decide over the phone.
Symptom | How urgent | What we typically do |
|---|---|---|
Knocked-out adult tooth | Highest, every minute counts | Reimplant and stabilize the tooth |
Facial swelling with fever | Urgent, same-day care | Evaluate and treat the source of infection; drainage or antibiotics may be used when clinically indicated. |
Severe, constant toothache | Same-day when possible | Find the cause; treat the tooth or nerve |
Broken or cracked tooth | Same or next day | Smooth, bond, crown, or extract as needed |
Lost filling or crown | Within a day or two | Re-cement or replace the restoration |
Follow these five steps before you reach our office. They protect your tooth and ease your pain. Healthline’s guidance on emergency toothache relief backs up the same basics.
Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
Knocked-out adult tooth | Come in right away; every minute counts |
Facial swelling, fever, trouble swallowing | Come in the same day; if you can’t breathe or swallow, go to the ER first |
Severe toothache or abscess | Call first; we’ll get you in the same day when possible |
Broken or cracked tooth | Call first; most need same-day or next-day care |
Lost filling or crown, no pain | Call; this usually needs care within a day or two |
Mild sensitivity or a small chip | Call and book the next open visit |
Yes, but only if you act fast. The American Association of Endodontists says a knocked-out tooth has the best chance of survival when it’s put back within 30 to 60 minutes. Do this:
The cost depends on what your tooth needs. A small filling costs less than a root canal or an extraction. The good news is that we never want money to keep you in pain. Crown Dental Care accepts most dental insurance and offers financing and payment plans, and we explain your options and give you a clear price before any treatment starts. Skipping care usually costs more later: a small infection treated today is far cheaper than a spread infection treated next month.
You can’t stop every accident, but you can lower your risk a lot:
Office and contact:
Don’t wait out a dental emergency. Call Crown Dental Care at (301) 450-8409 (new patients) or (301) 591-3888 (current patients), or request an appointment online. Our Rockville team will get you out of pain and back to your day, often the very same day.
Any problem that needs fast care to stop pain, save a tooth, or treat infection. Severe toothache, swelling, a knocked-out or broken tooth, a lost filling or crown, and nonstop bleeding all count. When in doubt, call us.
Yes. Crown Dental Care offers same-day emergency dental care when possible. Call (301) 450-8409 as early in the day as you can, and we’ll do our best to see you that day.
Rinse with warm salt water, use a cold compress on your cheek, and take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed. Don’t put aspirin on your gum. Then call us, because tooth pain treatment works best when we find the cause quickly.
Often, yes. Hold it by the crown, rinse it gently, and place it back in the socket or in milk. Get to our office within 30 to 60 minutes for the best chance.
Call our office line and follow the instructions. If you have facial swelling with a fever, trouble breathing, or trouble swallowing, go to the emergency room first, then follow up with us.
Most dental plans cover emergency exams and needed treatment. We accept most insurance and offer payment plans, and we’ll confirm your coverage before treatment.
It’s urgent even without pain, because the exposed tooth is soft and can break or decay fast. Save the crown, avoid chewing on that side, and call us to be seen within a day or two.
Warning signs include throbbing pain, swelling, a bad taste, fever, or a bump on the gum. An infection won’t clear on its own, so call us promptly so it doesn’t spread.
An ER can manage swelling, bleeding, and severe pain, but it usually can’t fix the tooth itself. For breathing or swallowing trouble, go to the ER first, then see us for the dental treatment.
Yes. As a family practice, we treat urgent dental problems for kids and adults alike. Call the same numbers and let us know your child is in pain so we can prioritize the visit.
