Emergency Dental Care

Emergency dental care provides same-day care for oral health problems that require immediate attention. At Smile Dental Clinic in Falls Church and Herndon, Virginia, Farah Ahmad, DDS, Sumra Ahmad, DDS, and Saira Ahmad, DDS, offer emergency dentistry services to people of all ages. Whether you chip a tooth, damage a dental crown, or are experiencing intense tooth pain, the team offers prompt, compassionate care. Call the team to schedule an appointment, book online, or walk into the office during regular business hours.

What is emergency dental care?

Emergency dental care diagnoses and treats potentially serious oral health problems. The goal is to provide prompt care and reduce your risk of complications.

If you’ve just experienced an oral injury or trauma, visit Smile Dental Clinic as soon as possible. Making it to the office within an hour of your incident could save a tooth and prevent further damage.

Emergency dentistry can also relieve intense pain and stop bleeding. This allows you to swiftly and safely return to your daily activities.

What does emergency dental care treat?

The Smile Dental Clinic team offers  emergency dentistry to treat various oral health problems, including:

• Severe toothaches
• Knocked-out or missing permanent teeth
• Cracked teeth
• Lost or broken crowns, bridges, and veneers
• Dental abscesses
• Bleeding that won’t stop on its own
• Severe soft-tissue injuries (like a cut lip)
• Foreign objects like a toothpick stuck in your teeth

Mild and moderate oral health problems typically don’t require emergency dental care. You can always call the friendly staff at Smile Dental Clinic and explain your symptoms or issues. They’ll determine if you need same-day treatment or can wait for a regular appointment,

What can I expect from an emergency dental care appointment?

When you arrive at the office, your provider reviews your dental records and medical history and asks about your emergency. You explain how and when the injury or issue happened and your symptoms.

If necessary, your provider will order digital X-rays or a CBCT (cone-beam computed tomography) scan to determine how severe your injury is.

Your provider then puts together a personalized treatment plan. The goal of any procedure is to relieve pain as quickly as possible and prevent the problem from worsening.

The team might recommend root canal therapy.

For severely damaged teeth, you might need an extraction, implant restoration, or tooth replacement with an implant-supported crown or bridge. You could require a bone graft to strengthen your jawbone and prepare for the dental implant.

The team always encourages good oral health to prevent further emergencies. This means brushing and flossing every day and regular oral exams and cleanings. If you play contact sports, mouthguards will keep your teeth safe.

Call Smile Dental Clinic today for emergency dental care, or walk into the office during regular business hours.