Emergency Dentistry – Dallas, TX
Call Us When You Need Urgent Dental Help
Everyone knows that you should visit the emergency room when you need immediate medical attention, but what about emergencies related to your teeth and gums? Arts Family Dentistry of Dallas can get you the help you need as soon as possible with a same-day emergency appointment. Call us immediately for emergency dentistry in our Dallas, TX dental office if you have a broken tooth, a knocked-out tooth, severe pain in your mouth, or any other symptoms that require immediate attention from a caring, knowledgeable dental team.
Why Choose Arts Family Dentistry of Dallas for Emergency Dentistry?
- Same-Day Emergency Appointments
- Highly Trained, Empathetic Team
- In-House Root Canals and Extractions
How We Treat Dental Emergencies
- Same-Day Appointment: As soon as you realize you have a dental emergency on your hands, call our dental office. Whenever possible, we will make arrangements to see you on the same day. We will also give you advice for performing first aid so that the situation doesn’t grow any worse before you get to us.
- Thorough Exam: Before we can treat your emergency, we have to figure out what’s causing it and how severe it is. We’ll need to carefully examine the inside of your mouth, and we’ll likely have to take X-rays as well.
- Review Findings: Once we’ve finished our examination, we’ll let you know what we found, what the underlying problem is, and which treatments are needed to reverse it.
- Treatment: Your emergency treatment will be customized according to your needs. Our goal will be to stop your pain and get your oral health back on track as quickly as possible.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
Our team is trained to handle a wide array of dental emergencies, and we encourage you to call us immediately whenever the need for urgent care arises. If you aren’t able to get to our dental office immediately, you can still take a few steps to reduce your pain and prevent any further damage to your teeth and gums. Below is a list of some particularly common dental emergencies as well as some tips for treating them before you get to our dental office.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies
Just as there’s no one form a dental emergency can take, there’s no one price we can attach to treatment. It all depends on what you need to protect your overall oral health; sometimes, a simple prescription is enough, but there are times you might need more extensive treatment as well. Our priority will be to stop your pain before we make recommendations for further treatment, at which point we’ll explain the costs involved.
Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies
As much as we love seeing our patients, it’s always preferable to avoid dental emergencies rather than to treat them when they occur. The best way to avoid these painful and expensive ordeals is to maintain excellent oral hygiene and dental safety habits. Here are a few important ways to keep your teeth in great shape so you can avoid having to schedule an emergency dental visit at our Dallas office.
Visit Your Dentist Regularly
The American Dental Association recommends that everyone has at least two routine exams and cleanings every year so their teeth can be monitored and treated by a qualified dental professional. In addition to giving your mouth a deep cleaning, these appointments allow any issues to be treated in their early stages and patients to receive crucial advice about their oral hygiene practices. Seeing us at our Dallas office regularly can save you from many dental emergencies.
Maintain Good Oral Hygiene at Home
Your oral hygiene routine at home is your first line of defense against harmful oral bacteria that can cause enamel erosion, tooth decay, and tooth loss. Make sure you stick to a daily regimen of brushing, flossing, and using antibacterial mouthwash to eliminate food debris and harmful oral bacteria. This will keep your teeth shiny and your breath fresh while also helping you to avoid painful dental crises.
Stick to a Nutritious Diet
Smart eating habits make for a healthy body and healthy teeth. By enjoying foods that are rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals while limiting your consumption of sugar, acid, and saturated fat, you can provide your teeth and gums with the nutrition they need to stay strong while protecting your enamel from erosion and harmful oral bacteria. A few great items to include in your diet include fruits, veggies, lean meat, and dairy products.
Wear a Mouthguard
While sports are excellent ways to get exercise, learn teamwork, and have fun, they involve a risk of dental injuries. To protect your teeth from cracks, chips, and fractures that can occur from a fall or a blow to the face, wear a mouthguard when you ride a bike or play sports. If you grind your teeth in your sleep, wear a nightguard to bed. We offer customized mouthguards and nightguards that offer superior protection to store-bought varieties.
Use Tools to Open Packages, Not Your Teeth
Human teeth are designed for smiling, eating, and speaking, and using them for anything else constitutes dental abuse. Never use your teeth to chew on non-food items such as paperclips, writing utensils, or ice or for purposes such as untying knots or opening packages or bottles, as these activities have led to countless dental emergencies.
Root Canals
Root canals are often associated with severe dental pain; however, the reality is that the treatment is a solution for dental discomfort and not a cause. It involves opening up the tooth and taking out damaged or infected dental pulp, thus removing the source of the pain. Your mouth will be numbed during the procedure, meaning it won’t be any more uncomfortable than getting a filling. Oftentimes, a root canal is the only way to save a tooth from being extracted.
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Tooth Extractions
We only suggest removing natural teeth as a last resort. Sometimes, severely decayed or broken teeth are beyond the point of repair and thus, need to be taken out before they can cause any more damage to the rest of the mouth. Of course, since you need a full set of teeth for your smile to function at its best, we will help you take the necessary steps to replace your missing tooth with a dental bridge, denture, or implant.
Understanding the Cost of Emergency Dentistry
Just as there’s no one form a dental emergency can take, there’s no one price we can attach to treatment. That’s why we can’t provide you with a number until you come in for your appointment! Our priority will be to stop your pain before we make recommendations for further treatment, at which point we’ll explain the costs involved. You can learn more general information on the topic in the meantime by reading on!
Every Dental Emergency is Different
Simply put, the cost of your emergency dental care depends on what you need to protect your overall oral health. Sometimes, a simple prescription is enough, but there are times you might need more extensive treatment as well (i.e., dental crown, root canal, tooth extraction). Don’t worry – we won’t leave you in the dark about what we find during your emergency exam, the best way to intervene to restore your pain-free smile, or the price. In fact, our Dallas dental team will take the time to review all of your treatment options and financial solutions so you feel confident moving forward.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Emergencies?
If you have dental insurance, it’s important to take a look at the fine print on your dental plan. Does it mention waiting periods, annual maximums, yearly deductibles, and the like? If so, then that will impact your coverage. With all of that said, there’s a good chance that your provider will cover a portion of the cost – whether it’s the emergency exam or 50%-80% of the necessary restorative care. If you need any help understanding your benefits, you’re always welcome to ask us for help too. We have experience working with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Guardian, and several other popular providers!
Other Options for Making Dental Emergencies Affordable
Since roughly 50% of patients don’t have dental insurance, we understand the importance of offering other financial solutions. That’s why we offer our own membership plan, which comes with benefits like 20% off certain treatments without waiting periods, yearly maximums, and the like. Additionally, we welcome CareCredit flexible financing so you don’t have to pay for the entire cost of your restorative or cosmetic care at once. Finally, we offer periodic special offers, like a $50 emergency visit, to help keep the price affordable.
Taking Care Of Your Smile Can Save You Money
Over the years, you might have heard your parents, friends, and dentist tell you that you should brush consistently, floss daily, etc. Habits like these won’t just leave your smile looking great and your breath minty-fresh; they will also help protect your teeth and gums from cracks, chips, fractures, and other dental damage. In other words, committing to good oral hygiene habits will help prevent a dental emergency and save you money!
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