If you are experiencing severe tooth pain, swelling, a broken tooth, or another urgent dental problem, contact our dentist and team for emergency dental care in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. John Savukinas will evaluate the problem, help relieve your discomfort, and recommend the appropriate next steps.
With 34 years of experience in restorative dentistry, oral surgery, and tooth extractions, Dr. Savukinas provides knowledgeable, compassionate care when patients need it most. He has completed more than 1,000 tooth extractions and more than 3,000 fillings and restorative cases throughout his career.
Need an emergency dentist in Rockville, MD?
Call 301-738-1155 or contact our office to request an emergency appointment.
Prompt Emergency Dental Care in Rockville, Maryland
A dental emergency can be painful, stressful, and difficult to manage on your own. Receiving professional care promptly may help relieve discomfort, control infection, prevent further damage, and improve the chances of preserving an injured tooth.
We provide urgent dental care for patients experiencing toothaches, broken teeth, damaged restorations, swelling, and other dental emergencies. When you call, our team will ask about your symptoms, explain what you can do before your visit, and make every effort to arrange a timely appointment during regular office hours.
Our immediate goals are to:
- Identify the source of your pain or swelling
- Stabilize the affected tooth or surrounding tissue
- Relieve discomfort when possible
- Address infection or dental trauma
- Protect your oral health from further damage
- Explain whether additional treatment or follow-up care is needed
What Is Considered a Dental Emergency?
A dental emergency is an oral health problem involving significant pain, swelling, bleeding, infection, or trauma that requires prompt professional attention. Some conditions may appear minor at first but can become more serious when treatment is delayed.
Contact our team if you are experiencing:
- A persistent, severe, or throbbing toothache
- Swelling in the gums, face, or jaw
- A dental abscess or possible infection
- A chipped, cracked, broken, or fractured tooth
- A tooth that has been knocked loose or completely knocked out
- A lost, loose, or damaged dental crown
- A lost or broken filling
- Bleeding that does not stop
- An injury to the lips, cheeks, tongue, or gums
- Pain when biting or chewing
- A broken denture or dental appliance causing pain or injury
- An urgent need for a tooth extraction
If you are unsure whether your condition qualifies as an emergency, call 301-738-1155. Our team can discuss your symptoms and help determine how quickly you should be evaluated.
What to Do During a Dental Emergency
The steps you take immediately after a dental injury may help protect your tooth and reduce further damage. Call 301-738-1155 as soon as possible for instructions specific to your situation.
Severe Toothache
Rinse your mouth gently with warm water and floss around the affected tooth to remove any trapped food. Do not place aspirin directly against the tooth or gums. Severe pain may be related to decay, infection, inflammation, or a cracked tooth and should be evaluated promptly.
Knocked-Out Adult Tooth
Handle the tooth by the crown, which is the visible chewing portion, and avoid touching the root. If the tooth is dirty, rinse it gently with water without scrubbing it. Try to place it back into the socket without forcing it.
If reinserting the tooth is not possible, keep it moist in milk or saliva and contact our office immediately. Acting quickly may improve the possibility of saving the tooth.
Cracked or Broken Tooth
Rinse your mouth with warm water and use a cold compress on the outside of your face to help manage swelling. Save any pieces of the tooth you can find and bring them to your appointment. Avoid chewing on the injured side.
Dental Abscess or Facial Swelling
A dental abscess is an infection that may cause pain, swelling, a bad taste, fever, or a pimple-like bump on the gums. An abscess generally requires professional evaluation and treatment. Contact our team promptly.
If swelling affects your breathing or swallowing, or if it spreads rapidly toward your eye or neck, seek immediate emergency medical attention.
Lost Crown or Filling
Keep the restoration if you can find it and avoid chewing on the affected tooth. Do not use household glue to reattach a crown. Contact our office so Dr. Savukinas can examine the tooth and determine whether the restoration can be repaired or replaced.
Injury to the Lips, Tongue, or Gums
Clean the area gently and apply light pressure with clean gauze to control bleeding. A cold compress may help reduce swelling. Seek prompt care if bleeding is heavy, persistent, or associated with significant facial trauma.
Emergency Dental Treatments
The treatment recommended will depend on the cause and severity of the emergency. Dr. Savukinas will examine the affected area, review your symptoms, and explain your options before treatment begins.
Emergency dental treatment may include:
- Repairing a chipped, cracked, or broken tooth
- Replacing or repairing a lost filling
- Evaluating a loose or damaged dental crown
- Treating a dental infection or abscess
- Completing a tooth extraction when a tooth cannot be saved
- Stabilizing a loose or injured tooth
- Treating damage to the gums or other soft tissues
- Planning restorative care after the immediate problem has been controlled
Some emergencies may be treated during the initial appointment. Others may require a temporary solution followed by additional care after pain, swelling, or infection has been addressed.
Emergency Tooth Extractions
Whenever possible, our dentist will evaluate whether an injured or infected tooth can be preserved. However, an emergency tooth extraction may be necessary when a tooth is severely fractured, extensively decayed, affected by advanced infection, or unable to be restored predictably.
Dr. Savukinas has 34 years of experience providing oral surgery and tooth extractions and has completed more than 1,000 extraction cases. He will explain why an extraction is being recommended, what to expect during treatment, and which tooth-replacement options may be considered after the area has healed.
Depending on your needs, future replacement options may include a dental bridge, removable prosthetic, or dental implant.
Restoring Broken or Damaged Teeth
Many dental emergencies involve damage to a tooth or an existing restoration. Dr. Savukinas has completed more than 3,000 fillings and restorative cases, more than 1,000 dental crowns, and more than 1,000 dental bridges.
Depending on the amount of healthy tooth structure remaining, treatment for a broken or damaged tooth may include bonding, a filling, a dental crown, or another restorative procedure. The priority is to address the immediate problem while helping the tooth function safely over the long term.
Same-Day Emergency Dental Appointments
We make every effort to accommodate same-day emergency dental appointments when scheduling and clinical circumstances allow during regular office hours. Calling as early as possible gives our team the best opportunity to arrange a timely visit.
When you call, be prepared to describe:
- Where the pain or injury is located
- When the problem started
- Whether swelling, bleeding, or fever is present
- Whether a tooth or restoration has broken or fallen out
- Whether the problem resulted from an accident or injury
- Any steps you have already taken to manage the condition
Our team can then provide appropriate instructions and prepare for your arrival.
Important: A dental office is not a substitute for emergency medical care. Call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department if you have uncontrolled bleeding, difficulty breathing or swallowing, severe facial trauma, a suspected jaw fracture, loss of consciousness, or an injury to your head or neck.
Why Choose Dr. Savukinas for Emergency Dentistry?
Dental emergencies often require a dentist who can evaluate several possible problems and recommend an appropriate form of treatment. Dr. Savukinas brings 34 years of experience in restorative dentistry, oral surgery, extractions, dental implant restoration, dentures, and removable prosthetics.
His relevant clinical experience includes:
- More than 1,000 tooth extractions
- More than 3,000 fillings and restorative cases
- More than 1,000 dental crowns
- More than 1,000 dental bridges
- More than 2,500 dental implants restored
- More than 300 dental implants placed
- More than 150 sedation dentistry cases
Dr. Savukinas has completed more than 1,000 hours of continuing education after dental school, including extensive training in restorative dentistry, oral surgery, extractions, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, prosthodontics, and full-mouth rehabilitation.
His professional education, honors, and affiliations include:
- Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry since 1999
- Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Faculty member at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry since 1994
- Scholar at the Dawson Center
- Surgical Implant MISCH Certificate
- Recognized as a Top Rated Dentist by Washington Consumer Checkbook Magazine
- Recognized as a top-rated provider on Angie’s List
This combination of clinical experience, advanced education, and broad restorative knowledge helps Dr. Savukinas evaluate urgent dental concerns and explain available treatment options clearly.
Emergency Dentist Serving Rockville, Maryland
Dr. Savukinas provides emergency dental care for patients in Rockville, Maryland, and nearby communities. Whether you are experiencing a severe toothache, a broken tooth, facial swelling, a damaged restoration, or another urgent concern, our team is ready to help you determine the next step.
Do not ignore worsening dental pain or swelling. Prompt evaluation may help prevent a treatable problem from becoming more extensive.
Need urgent dental care in Rockville, MD?
Call 301-738-1155 or contact our office now.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Dentistry
What qualifies as a dental emergency?
A dental emergency may include severe tooth pain, swelling, infection, uncontrolled bleeding, a broken tooth, a knocked-out tooth, or an injury to the teeth, gums, or jaw. Call our team if you are unsure whether your symptoms require urgent care.
Can I wait to treat a dental emergency?
Some dental problems become more difficult to treat when care is delayed. Waiting may allow decay, infection, swelling, or structural damage to worsen. Contact our office promptly so our team can help determine how soon you should be seen.
Do you offer same-day emergency dental appointments?
We make every effort to offer same-day emergency appointments when possible during regular office hours. Availability depends on the schedule and the type of treatment required. Call as early as possible so our team can assess your needs.
What should I do if I knock out an adult tooth?
Pick up the tooth by the crown and avoid touching the root. Rinse it gently without scrubbing. Try to return it to the socket without forcing it. If that is not possible, keep it moist in milk or saliva and contact our office immediately.
What should I do for a severe toothache?
Rinse your mouth with warm water, gently floss around the tooth, and call our office. Do not place aspirin directly on the tooth or gums. Severe pain may be related to decay, infection, inflammation, or a cracked tooth that requires professional care.
Can an emergency dentist treat facial swelling?
Dental swelling may be caused by an abscess, infection, or injury and should be evaluated promptly. Seek emergency medical attention if swelling interferes with breathing or swallowing or spreads rapidly toward the eye or neck.
Will an emergency tooth need to be extracted?
Not always. Treatment depends on the extent of the damage, infection, and remaining healthy tooth structure. Our dentist will evaluate whether the tooth may be restored or whether an extraction is the most appropriate option.
What should I bring to an emergency dental appointment?
Bring your identification, insurance information, medication list, and any pieces of a broken tooth or restoration you recovered. Tell our team about your symptoms, medical conditions, allergies, and how the injury occurred.
What areas do you serve for emergency dental care?
We provide emergency dental care for patients in Rockville, Maryland, and nearby communities. Call 301-738-1155 to discuss your symptoms and request an appointment.
Call an Emergency Dentist in Rockville, Maryland
Dental pain, swelling, and injuries should not be ignored. If you need an emergency dentist in Rockville, Maryland, contact our team for prompt guidance and experienced care.
Call 301-738-1155 or request an emergency dental appointment online.