Emergency Dentist – Long Beach, NY

Every Dental Emergency is Different

You’ll be glad to know your initial appointment with our team is usually relatively inexpensive. During your visit, we’ll thoroughly evaluate your oral health, assess the extent of your dental emergency, and formulate a personalized treatment plan to return your smile to good health. The kind of procedure you’ll require will depend on the situation you’re experiencing, so you won’t be able to get an accurate estimate of the overall costs until you’ve seen us. Once we’ve determined how to address your specific condition, we’ll be sure to explain your options and their prices before starting any treatment.

Taking Care of Your Smile Can Save You Money

Since dental emergencies aren’t always avoidable or predictable, it’s a good idea to practice preventive measures that’ll reduce the likelihood of experiencing one. Many cases can occur due to decay, infection, or any other damage that could have been stopped ahead of time. For this reason, you should make sure to practice proper dental hygiene, including brushing, flossing, and rinsing your mouth daily. By doing so, as well as visiting us every six months for checkups and cleanings, you can avoid more serious health issues and the need for more costly treatments later on.

Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Emergencies?

Most dental insurance companies offer anywhere from 50% to 80% coverage for emergency dentistry. These treatments can include root canals, tooth extractions, and even restorative options like dental crowns. It’s important to remember that each insurance plan varies from person to person, so you’ll need to double-check the details of your policy by speaking with your provider. You can also consult our team members so we can help you make the most of your benefits!

Other Options for Making Dental Emergencies Affordable

If you don’t have dental insurance, then you may still be eligible for alternative financing options. Not only do we have an in-house savings plan that provides benefits for a flat annual fee, but we also offer payment plans with Lending Tree. Many of their plans can help break up the cost of emergency dentistry into small, monthly installments. This can help make your dental treatments more convenient and budget-friendly in the long run. Feel free to contact us if you’re interested in these plans, and we’ll be glad to discuss your options.

Maintain Good Oral Hygiene Habits at Home

Nothing is more important than staying committed to routine dental hygiene. This includes brushing twice a day with a fluoridated toothpaste and flossing once a day. Habits like these work to keep most decay and gum disease at bay.

Visit Your Dentist Regularly

No matter how well you take care of your oral health at home, nothing beats the attention and expertise of a dentist. Not only can they confirm that your brushing and flossing is working as intended, but they can catch dental disease before it has a chance to do real damage to your smile and other parts of your mouth. These issues can easily turn into dental emergencies that could have been avoided.

Be Careful With Your Diet

There are many foods that can still damage teeth even if you eat them in the safest way possible. For example, popcorn may be a favorite for most as a regular snack, but kernels can easily get trapped inside your next handful. This can lead to a cracked or chipped tooth. Additionally, you should avoid chewing ice cubes as they can also leave your enamel damaged. The most common foods to cause a dental emergency also include:

• Hard candy
• Almonds
• Caramel candies
• Very crunchy or chewy breads

Wear a Mouthguard

Do you enjoy being active on a regular basis? Are your favorite sports football, baseball, hockey, basketball, wrestling, karate, or another activity that carries a high risk for impact? It’s crucial that you have the right protective gear to keep your smile intact. With a custom-made mouthguard, you can protect your smile comfortably and for many years thanks to its long-lasting durability. If our team notices the early signs of teeth grinding or clenching, a nightguard from our office can also help you mitigate the risks of cracked or chipped teeth.

Use the Right Tool for the Job

Your teeth are strong, but they are not indestructible. In fact, chewing on inedible objects is one of the fastest ways to significantly damage your teeth. For example, if you need to open a package, don’t use your teeth to get through the packaging. Instead, use a pair of scissors or box cutter, both of which are much easier to use and don’t harm your enamel. The same applies to beverages that require a bottle opener to drink.