Emergency dentist in Timonium

The most common dental emergencies are a dental abscess, a cracked tooth or filling, facial trauma such as a knocked-out tooth or broken jaw, and acute TMJ pain or a locked jaw. A simple toothache or a broken temporary or permanent crown is usually best handled at the next available appointment, but call and the team can talk you through any questions.

Yes. New patients with emergency needs can be seen on weekdays during normal business hours, based on the schedule’s availability. Dr. Haywood is available anytime for true dental emergencies for existing patients and their friends and families. If you choose to become a patient, a full work-up with X-rays, an exam and initial periodontal/hygiene care is required. Request an appointment.

As soon as you can, and early in the day if possible, so the practice can care for you around scheduled patients. Don’t wait until the end of the week, when offices may be closed. Hours are Mon 8:30 AM–6:30 PM, Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM, Wed 8:30 AM–3:30 PM, Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM and Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM; closed weekends. Contact the office.

Put the tooth in milk and call the office, or any dentist, immediately. Time is of the essence: a knocked-out tooth can be saved if you’re seen quickly enough. If only part of the tooth broke off, it probably can’t be reattached, but bring it with you. Knocked-out teeth can be treated for patients of any age, and cuts from the injury can be stitched.

Call the office right away. An abscess usually starts when a tooth’s nerve becomes infected, and the bacteria can spread through the jaw and cause swelling that can become life threatening. The pain may come and go when you chew, or throb constantly. Antibiotics can slow the spread, but you still need emergency dental treatment; a root canal or an extraction can resolve abscess pain. Learn about root canals.

It depends on the crack. A crack along the gumline is usually a horizontal fracture that can normally be saved with restorative and surgical procedures. A vertical crack that splits the entire root means the tooth can’t be saved, and the broken pieces are removed; a partial vertical fracture may still be saved. Dr. Haywood can also help you decide whether a dental implant is a better choice. Learn about tooth extractions.

Call the office. A jaw can lock open or closed after trauma or a sudden bout of acute pain, and TMJ problems can show up as migraine headaches and severe pain that interrupts your life. Medications and emergency NTI splints are often used for acute TMJ pain, and a locked jaw can be fixed nearly all the time.

If you haven’t seen a dentist recently, the standard of care requires the necessary X-rays and a thorough exam before treatment. Dr. Haywood then explains all of the options for your care based on what those findings show. For a suspected broken jaw, a CT scan helps locate the fracture. Your X-rays and exam stay useful for some time afterward. See our dental technology.

Follow the post-op instructions for your procedure. After an extraction, some pain and swelling is normal; an ice pack helps keep swelling down, and it usually subsides after 48 hours. If you have heavy bleeding, severe pain, swelling that continues for 2–3 days or a reaction to medication, call the office immediately. Read post-op instructions.

108 W Timonium Rd, Ste 200, Timonium, MD 21093, serving Timonium, Towson, Pikesville, Baltimore and the surrounding communities. The practice is out of network with insurance companies: you pay at the time of service, and the office files the paperwork on your behalf for maximum reimbursement. HSA and flex plans are welcome, and financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry. See financing options.