Dental Emergencies — Same-Day Evaluation
If you're in pain, have a broken tooth, or something has gone wrong — call us first, before the ER. We reserve same-day emergency slots every day. Dr. Siddiqui evaluates you personally, not a rotating associate.
Call us first
If you have severe pain, a knocked-out tooth, or active bleeding, call (301) 652-2222 immediately. We reserve same-day emergency slots every day and will see you as fast as possible. If we're closed, leave a message — we check after-hours voicemail and call back the same day for urgent cases.
Most dental emergencies are treatable faster, cheaper, and more successfully in a dental office than in an ER. Hospital emergency rooms can manage pain and swelling, but they cannot fix the underlying problem — only a dentist can. Go to ER for uncontrolled bleeding, facial swelling affecting breathing, or trauma involving broken jaw or loss of consciousness.
Common emergencies we treat
If it's happening in your mouth and it can't wait, we handle it. Here are the most common emergencies we see.
Severe toothache
Usually an infection or exposed nerve. Treated with root canal, antibiotics, or extraction depending on cause. Pain relief within hours.
Broken or fractured tooth
From biting hard food, trauma, or old filling failure. Treatable with same-day crown, bonding, or root canal depending on fracture depth.
Knocked-out tooth
Time-critical — if reimplanted within 30 minutes, success rate is high. Keep tooth in milk or saliva, call us immediately.
Lost crown or filling
Not always painful, but leaves tooth vulnerable. Usually re-cementable same day; sometimes a new crown is needed.
Abscess or swelling
A dental abscess is a serious infection. Treat quickly with antibiotics and drainage to prevent spread. Go to ER if swelling affects breathing or swallowing.
Dental trauma
Impact injuries — car accident, sports, fall. We evaluate teeth, gums, and soft tissue, and coordinate with specialists if needed.
Before you arrive
While you're on the way to our office or waiting for a callback, here's what helps.
Call us immediately
Call (301) 652-2222. Even if you can't be seen right this moment, we can triage by phone and advise what to do while you wait.
For knocked-out tooth
Do NOT touch the root. Rinse gently with water, try to reinsert in socket, or store in milk. Time matters — reimplantation within 30 minutes has the best outcome.
For severe pain
Take ibuprofen (600-800mg) if not contraindicated. Cold compress on outside of face. Avoid chewing on that side. Do not apply aspirin directly to the gum.
For broken tooth
Save any pieces of tooth. Rinse mouth with warm water. Cover sharp edges with sugar-free gum or dental wax to protect cheek and tongue.
For swelling
Ice the outside of face, not the inside. Take ibuprofen for pain. Go to ER if swelling extends to eye, throat, or affects breathing.
Frequently asked
Related services
Emergency Dentistry in Chevy Chase, MD
Same-day emergency dental evaluation in Chevy Chase for tooth pain, broken teeth, lost crowns, abscesses, and dental trauma.
- Who it's for
- For new or existing patients with urgent dental pain, swelling, broken teeth, knocked-out teeth, or failed restorations.
- Technology used
- Digital imaging, same-day diagnostic workflows, in-office crown capability, and referral coordination when needed.
- Next step
- Call Radiant Dental Care first for urgent dental problems; go to the ER for breathing issues, uncontrolled bleeding, or major trauma.
Your next smile starts with a consultation
Dr. Jay Siddiqui personally evaluates every case. No associates, no rotating doctors. Book online or call to schedule — evenings and Saturdays available.