1517 Ridgeside Drive, Mount Airy, MD 21771 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Sat 8am–2pm 301-829-2220
Preventive & Family

Emergency Dentist in Mount Airy, MD

Toothache, chipped tooth, or dental injury? Call us at 301-829-2220 — we'll get you seen and out of pain as quickly as possible. For life-threatening emergencies (difficulty breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, serious facial trauma), call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

If you are in pain, call 301-829-2220. We keep room in the day for emergencies and our first job is to get you comfortable, then work out what caused it.

The problems we see most are a tooth that has broken or been knocked out, a filling or crown that has come loose, swelling around a tooth, and pain that has gone from occasional to constant. Swelling in particular should not wait — an infection that spreads is a far bigger problem than the tooth that started it.

A knocked-out adult tooth can sometimes be saved if you act fast. Handle it by the crown rather than the root, keep it in milk or in your cheek, and get to us straight away. Time matters more than anything else you do.

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Emergency Dental Care — common questions

What counts as a dental emergency?

Pain you cannot manage, swelling, bleeding that will not stop, a broken or knocked-out tooth, or a lost filling or crown that has left a sharp edge.

What if it is life-threatening?

For difficulty breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or serious facial trauma, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Those need a hospital, not a dental office.

I am not a patient here. Will you still see me?

Yes. Call and we will do what we can to fit you in.

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Prevention comes first at Mount Airy Dental Center. Regular visits let us catch small problems before they become big ones.

Exams & Cleanings

Routine checkups and professional cleanings (prophylaxis) to remove plaque and tartar and keep your teeth and gums in top condition.

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Deep Cleaning

Scaling and root planing for patients with gum disease — a thorough cleaning below the gumline that helps stop periodontal problems from progressing.

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Oral Cancer Screening

Oral health and head/neck cancer screenings as part of your regular visit. Early detection makes all the difference.

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Pediatric Dentistry

Gentle, patient care for our youngest patients — building healthy habits and positive dental experiences from the very first visit.

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Dental Fillings

Tooth-colored fillings that restore decayed or damaged teeth while blending naturally with your smile.

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