A dental emergency rarely happens at a convenient time. Whether it’s a knocked-out tooth, a sudden abscess, or a toothache that’s gotten unbearable, OraCore Dental is here to help patients throughout the Laurel and Konterra area get fast, reliable emergency dental care when they need it most.
Laurel sits at the crossroads of Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, and Howard Counties, with the growing Konterra Town Center development, the Laurel Racetrack, and easy access via US-1, MD-198, and the Baltimore–Washington Parkway.
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, a true dental emergency generally involves uncontrolled bleeding, severe pain that over-the-counter medication doesn’t relieve, or a broken facial bone — situations like a knocked-out or partially dislodged tooth, a badly cracked tooth, a dental abscess, or a lost restoration that’s exposing sensitive tooth structure. Less urgent issues, like a minor chip without pain, can usually wait a day or two for a regular appointment. If you’re not sure which category your situation falls into, call us — we’d rather you ask than wait in pain.
Knocked-out tooth: Pick it up by the crown (not the root), rinse it gently without scrubbing, and try to reinsert it into the socket facing the right direction if you can do so without forcing it. If that’s not possible, keep it moist in milk or between your cheek and gum, and get to us right away — the Cleveland Clinic notes your dentist has the best chance of saving a knocked-out tooth when it’s returned to its socket within about an hour.
Severe toothache: Rinse with warm water and gently floss around the tooth to remove any trapped food, then apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek to reduce swelling. Over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help in the meantime — but the ADA cautions never to place aspirin or any painkiller directly against your gums or tooth, since it can burn the tissue.
Broken or chipped tooth: Save any tooth fragments you can find and rinse them gently. If there’s bleeding, apply gauze with light pressure for about ten minutes, and use a cold compress to manage swelling and discomfort until you can get to our office.
Cost depends on the emergency — a simple filling repair costs far less than a root canal or extraction, and we’ll walk you through your options before treatment begins. Our team verifies your insurance benefits as quickly as possible so there are no surprises, and patients without applicable coverage can ask about our in-house membership plan for reduced pricing.
The ADA recommends wearing a mouthguard during sports, avoiding chewing ice or hard candy, and never using your teeth as tools to open packages or bottles — simple habits that prevent many of the emergencies we see. Keeping up with regular checkups and prompt general repair and maintenance also catches small problems, like a weakening filling, before they turn into an emergency.
We regularly see emergency patients from throughout Laurel and Konterra, as well as nearby Savage, Beltsville, and Fort Meade.
Patients typically reach us via US-1, MD-198, and the Baltimore–Washington Parkway (MD-295), connecting easily to Odenton. Our office is located at 1215 Annapolis Rd, Ste 208, Odenton, MD 21113.
Pick it up by the crown, rinse it gently, and try to reinsert it into the socket if possible; otherwise keep it moist in milk and get to us within about an hour for the best chance of saving it.
For most dental emergencies — broken teeth, toothaches, lost restorations — call us first. Go directly to the ER for uncontrolled bleeding or a suspected broken facial bone.
We prioritize same-day appointments for true dental emergencies whenever possible — call as soon as the problem happens.
A toothache without visible damage can still signal a serious problem like an infection, so it's worth being evaluated promptly rather than waiting.
Yes — a lost filling or crown exposes the tooth underneath, so we recommend getting it addressed quickly to avoid further damage or pain.
Yes — we regularly treat emergency dental patients from throughout the greater Laurel area, including Konterra, Savage, and Beltsville.
When a dental emergency strikes, OraCore Dental is here for Laurel, Konterra, and the surrounding community with fast, compassionate care. Contact our office today, or call us right away at (410) 551-4600.
