Dental Emergency? Call Now.
Tooth pain is exhausting, and you shouldn’t have to push through it. Call now and a real person at our Gambrills office will tell you exactly what to do next — with same-day availability when possible. Your $49 emergency visit gets you an exam, the X-ray, and a clear answer.
Emergency Exam + X-Ray
For new emergency patients
- Emergency exam — focused on what hurts now
- Necessary X-ray — see what’s actually happening
- Diagnosis — a real answer, not guessing
- Treatment options — clear choices, exact prices
- Same-day availability — relief without the long wait, when possible
Reserve your visit
Tell us what's going on.
Pick the closest match — the office calls you with exactly what to do next.
Mon 8–5 · Tue & Wed 9–6 · Thu 8–3 · 410-874-2222
Calling is fastest when we're open — a real person answers and tells you exactly when to come in. After hours, reserve here and our team follows up first thing.
Whatever brought you here, we’ve seen it before.
Toothache
Persistent or sudden, pain is information. We find the source and calm it.
Learn moreSwelling
Swelling in your face or gums deserves prompt attention. Call us first.
Learn moreBroken or chipped tooth
Often more fixable than it feels. Save any pieces and come in.
Learn moreKnocked-out tooth
Minutes matter. Call now — we’ll walk you through exactly what to do.
Learn moreLost crown or filling
Uncomfortable, but rarely a crisis. We’ll protect the tooth quickly.
Learn moreAbscess or infection
This one shouldn’t wait. We’ll assess it and act the same day when possible.
Learn moreBleeding
Bleeding that won’t stop needs a professional look. We’ll tell you what to do right now.
Learn moreDental injury
A fall, a hit, an accident — we’ll check everything, not just the obvious tooth.
Learn moreWhat happens when you call
- Tell us what’s going on.A real person answers, listens, and asks a few quick questions — no phone tree, no forms first.
- We get you scheduled.We’ll tell you exactly when to come in, with same-day availability when possible, and what to do for the pain until then.
- You get an answer.Dr. Forbes examines the problem, takes the necessary X-ray, and walks you through your options — with exact prices, before anything happens.
“I had a deep cleaning with Stephanie. It was the easiest, most comfortable dental experience I’ve ever had in my 62yrs of life! Stephanie was gentle, professional and knowledgeable. She explained everything every step of the way. And the office is beautiful!! It’s clean and modern.”
“My experience at The Smile Bar with Dr. Forbes and her team is always amazing! They truly feel like family. Stephanie, my hygienist, is absolutely wonderful and makes every visit comfortable and pleasant. The customer service here is top notch, and I’ll continue to come back again and again. Highly recommend!”
“The office was spotless and had a calming atmosphere, which helped ease any nervousness I had.”
“Care - Staff- Attentive-Friendly-Professional. Excellent Service. Happy I found this location. Greatful for my Dr.”
“Stephanie (licensed hygienist) did a great job with patient education and explaining everything to me. Also a pleasure to talk to and I had virtually no pain during the service.”
“It’s one of the best customer services I have ever encounter for the past years.”
“She has worked with me to gain a smile that I can surely be proud of. And she sees my daughter too who now has braces placed by Dr. Forbes.”
“Staff was amazing, friendly, and helpful. They informed me every step in the process and were QUICK!”
Insurance, plainly.
We accept most PPO dental insurance plans, and our team will verify your benefits so there are no surprises. We’re not able to accept HMO or Medicaid plans. No insurance? Your $49 visit still covers the exam, X-ray, and diagnosis — and if you need treatment, we’ll go over the exact cost and financing options before anything begins.
Common questions
What will it cost beyond the $49?
The $49 covers your emergency exam, the necessary X-ray, and a diagnosis. If treatment is needed, Dr. Forbes will explain your options and the exact price of each — in writing, before any work starts. You decide from there. No surprise fees.
How fast can I be seen?
Often the same day, subject to availability — emergencies are built into our schedule for exactly this reason. Call 410-874-2222 and we’ll tell you precisely when to come in. After hours, book online and our team follows up first thing.
Before you call — quick answers
What if I need treatment the same day?
When your situation and our schedule allow it, we can often begin treatment the same visit — our in-house lab helps us move faster than offices that ship work out. If it’s wiser to stabilize you first and plan properly, we’ll say so honestly.
What if I don’t have insurance?
You’re welcome here. The visit is a flat $49 — exam, X-ray, and diagnosis included. If treatment is needed, you’ll see exact prices upfront, and we offer financing options through partners like Proceed Finance and PatientFi to spread out the cost.
The pain has waited long enough.
One call gets you a plan: a $49 exam and X-ray, a real diagnosis, and same-day availability when possible. Calm, modern care in Gambrills — and a team that tells you the truth about what you need.
New patients only. Emergency exam offer includes limited/problem-focused exam and necessary X-ray. Treatment not included. Same-day appointments subject to availability. Cannot be combined with insurance or other offers unless approved by the office.