Archive for the ‘dental emergency’ Category

Apr
14

Get Prompt Treatment for a Broken Crown

Your dentist may give you a dental crown to restore and preserve a vulnerable tooth. This ceramic cap covers the affected tooth and shields it from external threats while enhancing its appearance, among other benefits. Though these restorative dental tools…

Nov
18

Is Tooth Sensitivity a Dental Emergency?

If you eat ice cream and experience a jolt of pain when the frozen dessert hits your tooth, then you know the discomfort of tooth sensitivity. This unpleasant sensation can be excruciating, but does it qualify as a dental emergency?…

Jun
04

Same Day Dental Crowns: A Case Study

Dental crowns are one of the most commonly utilized and highly successful dental treatments used in our office today. They are placed for a wide range of reasons, from cosmetic imperfections to damage and decay. A dental crown can be…

Apr
30

How to Handle a Dental Emergency

With COVID-19, many dental offices are following the advice of the ADA and remaining closed for everything but emergency dental care. Dr. Alan Dechter and Dr. Matthew Moy, dentists in Silver Spring, MD, are among those that are here to…

Sep
06

Are You Experiencing A Dental Emergency?

Dental emergencies can happen to any patient! Knowing the proper steps to take in the event of a dental emergency can save you time and money in the long run; not to mention, addressing a dental concern in a timely…