Emergency Dentist in Silver Spring, Maryland

Going through or watching someone close to you have a dental emergency can be scary and stressful, especially when you aren’t sure what to do. At Cummins Dental Group for our Silver Spring, Maryland patients we have an emergency phone number to call when a dental emergency arises.

Emergency Phone Number: (240) 596-4550

There are different severity levels when it comes to dental emergencies. Severe dental emergencies such a knocked out or loose adult tooth due to physical force or a broken tooth. With these dental emergencies, we highly recommend our patients call our emergency phone number immediately. In some cases, these teeth can be saved completely only if seen immediately.

Other Emergencies

We believe that other emergencies don’t need care right away but that should be seen at a scheduled appointment such as:

Toothache: Toothaches can only be diagnosed by a dentist, but there are signs and symptoms to look out for that could indicate a toothache. Constant throbbing in a specific tooth and sensitivity might mean there is a cavity.

Swelling & Bleeding Gums: Standard bleeding during and after flossing just means that you should floss more. If your gums are swollen or bleeding constantly you could be at risk for having gingivitis or gum disease. If caught quickly, gum disease can be stopped and won’t have a lasting effect.

Chipped & Cracked Tooth: Major cracks and breaks should be seen right away. Minor chips and cracks could be exposing the tooth making it very susceptible to infection and decay.

Even small problems occurring with our teeth could turn into a severe problem very quickly and could cause serious damage. With a knocked-out tooth or broken tooth, there can be lots of blood and pain that we would like to stop for you right away.

If you have a dental emergency, Dr. Cummins at Cummins Dental Group is ready and equipped to help you. It is important to give us a call and see us right away, it could be the reason your tooth is saved. If you are a resident of Silver Spring, Maryland, or just passing through, please contact us!