Emergency Dentist in Kingstowne & Alexandria, VA
Call My Kingstowne Dental Phone Number (703) 971-9737 for same-day urgent dental care.
My Kingstowne Dental now offers urgent dental care in Alexandria to anyone who is experiencing a dental emergency, such as a knocked-out tooth, severe tooth pain, or an injury that could lead to tooth loss or permanent damage. Our dentists and staff speak both English and Spanish, making communication and care easier under stressful conditions.
When to Call an Emergency Dentist
If you aren’t sure whether your situation is a dental emergency, please feel free to call our office and ask. We are always happy to answer your questions. A dental emergency is any situation in which your teeth or gums are at risk of permanent damage or loss. Some situations when you should call our office immediately include:
- Severe toothache
- Knocked-out tooth
- Swollen, tender gums
- Swollen jaw accompanied by fever.
- A bad taste in the mouth with a fever
- Broken or cracked tooth
- Lost filling or crown
- Bleeding that doesn’t stop after 15 minutes of pressure.
- A dislocated or broken jaw
- Pus or discharge around a tooth
If you aren’t sure whether your situation is a dental emergency, please feel free to call our office and ask. We are always happy to answer your questions.
What to Do During a Dental Emergency
Remaining calm is crucial during a dental emergency. If you are in severe pain, you may take an over-the-counter pain reliever such as Ibuprofen or Tylenol. A cold compress on the cheek can also help minimize swelling. For a toothache, try biting down gently on a teabag soaked in cold water. Rinse with lukewarm saltwater to clean your mouth and reduce bacteria.
If a tooth is broken or knocked out, pick it up by the crown—do not touch the roots. Put it in saliva or milk, and bring it to our office. If treated within an hour, we may be able to reinsert the tooth.
Emergency Dental Care for Children & Families
Finding an emergency dentist near you who can calm your child during a dental emergency is important. Drs. Salinas and Vilenio are adept at working with toddlers, tweens, and teens. They put children at ease and relieve anxiety, even when children are scared and in severe pain.
Calming your child so we can provide the urgent dental care they need requires a calm demeanor, a gentle touch, and a compassionate nature. Our doctors have treated many dental emergencies and can reassure your child in English and Spanish, making a strange and scary situation a bit less frightening.
What to Expect During Your Emergency Dental Visit
When you arrive at our office, our immediate focus is pain relief and stabilizing the issue. We assess the dental emergency with a physical exam and with X-rays or digital imaging. Same-day care focuses on relieving pain and on preventing infection or further damage.
In some cases, we can provide emergency treatment at that time. This may include replacing a knocked-out tooth, extracting a severely damaged tooth, or repairing a cracked tooth with a temporary crown. If serious repairs are needed, such as a root canal or a permanent crown, we will schedule a follow-up appointment.
Affordable Emergency Dentistry & Insurance Options
At My Kingstowne Dental, we take most PPO dental plans. We are also providers for Medicare and Medicaid. We offer affordable dental care plans to help families keep their teeth and gums healthy and avoid dental emergencies.
If you are experiencing a dental emergency, call our office at My Kingstowne Dental Phone Number (703) 971-9737 now for a same-day emergency appointment.