Emergency Dentist – Medford, NJ
Immediate Dental Care in Times of Need
Dental emergencies are difficult to navigate if you don’t have the correct steps to follow or a trusted dental professional to call upon. Fortunately, we believe in the importance of assisting our dental patients in need, which is why we offer weekend emergency dentistry appointments. Should a chipped tooth, busted lip, or knocked-out tooth occurs at home, work, or school, give us a call and let our trusted dental team and emergency dentist in Medford help get your smile back on track.
Why Choose Dr. Euksuzian & Dr. Braatz Family & Cosmetic Dentistry for Emergency Dentistry?
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- We Welcome Your Dental Insurance
How We Treat Dental Emergencies
- Call our dental office – You should call our dental office right away so that we can begin to schedule an appointment for you quickly. We’ll also make sure you know how to handle your problem at home until you reach our dental office.
- Undergo an emergency exam – One of our dentists will perform a thorough examination, including digital X-rays, to identify the exact problem.
- Review the findings – Once all the necessary information is compiled, we can create a treatment plan that addresses the underlying problem and restores your smile.
- Eliminate dental pain – To help you get out of pain as quickly as possible, we will work as fast as we can to eliminate the discomfort and improve your smile. This might include taking antibiotics, undergoing a dental crown placement, or even extracting the tooth.
Most Common Dental Emergencies
We are no strangers to dental emergencies; however, we do invite you to review the different types of incidents that our team is capable of treating in-house. Only situations where bleeding doesn’t cease, swelling increases, or a broken or fractured jaw occur should you get to the local ER. Otherwise, you can let our team take care of your dental emergency.
Understanding the Cost of Emergency Dentistry
Just like dental emergencies come in all shapes and sizes, so do their expenses. Don’t let that worry you though; no matter the solution, our team will review your treatment options, provide you with an estimate of the cost, and review the financial solutions available. If you want to learn more on the topic of price in the meantime, then read on to learn some helpful information, including if dental insurance usually covers a portion of the cost.
Every Dental Emergency is Different – This Is Why
While one patient may only require antibiotics, the next may need a replacement tooth because they knocked out one of theirs in a sports-related accident. That’s why there isn’t a flat fee for emergency dentistry! In order to give you an accurate estimate of the price, we need to first determine the type of dental injury you’re struggling with and the restorative treatment (or restorative treatments) that is needed.
As we mentioned above, you don’t have to worry – we won’t leave you in the dark about something as important as the price. Instead, we will provide you with an estimate of the cost upfront, and we will review the financial solutions available as well, like dental insurance.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Emergencies?
If you are insured, there’s good news: your provider may cover a portion of the cost of the restorative care needed. Plus, many plans include additional benefits, like a free emergency exam each year. So, it’s definitely worth familiarizing yourself with the fine print on yours! If you need any help, don’t hesitate to ask us for assistance. We’d be more than happy to work with you to maximize your dental insurance benefits so that you can take advantage of your plan without having to pay high out-of-pocket costs.
Other Options for Making Dental Emergencies Affordable
If you don’t have dental insurance, don’t worry – that’s not the only way to make emergency dentistry more affordable. Our patients can also break up the cost of their care into smaller, more manageable chunks with CareCredit. Not only is this third-party financier trusted and convenient, but several of their payment plans have little-to-no interest attached!
We also offer our patients periodic special offers, like a $49 emergency exam (with X-rays). So, don’t hesitate to ask about our latest specials at your visit.
How Taking Care Of Your Smile Can Save You Money
Patients who are worried about the cost of their care often assume that taking the “wait and see” approach will save them money. However, cavities, gum disease, and other common oral health problems only get worse if left untreated. In other words, the best thing for your smile and your wallet is to schedule an appointment with our emergency dentist in Medford when you first notice that something is wrong – whether it’s tender gums, a loose restoration, or pain when biting down.
Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies
Even with a dedicated dental team in your corner, knocked-out teeth, loose restorations, and other injuries can result in quite a bit of stress. So, while we aim to always be here when you need us most, we completely understand wanting to do whatever you can to protect your teeth and gums from harm. With this in mind, here are a few ways to minimize your risk for serious dental injury!
Visit Your Dentist Every Six Months
Your biannual appointments are broken up into two sections: your checkup and your cleaning. The exam that our Medford dentist conducts is crucial for several reasons, including that it helps prevent dental emergencies by catching oral health issues at the onset. As for the cleaning portion of your visit, it’s also important because it removes plaque and tartar that would increase your chances of tooth decay, gum disease, and the like if left alone to progress. Simply put, keeping your smile in pristine condition necessitates a visit to our office every six months (or sooner if you’re prone to cavities).
Brush and Floss Consistently
Of course, it’s important to be vigilant about your oral health between visits too. On a daily basis, you need to consistently brush and floss with the right tools. That includes a soft-bristled toothbrush, toothpaste with fluoride, and ADA-approved floss. We also recommend taking additional measures to keep your smile decay and infection-free, including rinsing with an antimicrobial mouthwash every day for 30 to 60 seconds at a time.
Stick to a Nutritious Diet
Simply put, it’s important to eat nutrient-dense foods over sugary and starchy ones the majority of the time. In addition to providing your body with the vitamins it needs to keep your teeth and gums healthy, this will also ensure that your immune system is strong enough to fight off infections. Plus, many sugary foods, like peanut brittle, also have a crunchy consistency that can quickly result in a noticeable (and sometimes painful) chip or crack.
Wear a Mouthguard
Many contact sports require a mouthguard to be worn. However, it’s now recommended that athletes who participate in non-contact ones wear one too, like skiing, surfing, and skateboarding. After all, one bad fall can wreak havoc on the look, health, and function of your smile. To prevent that from happening to you, talk to our Medford dental team about having a custom mouthguard made. Even if you aren’t an athlete but you chronically grind or clench your teeth, this small appliance can go a long way in protecting your teeth from harm.
Use Tools to Open Packages, Not Your Teeth
Have you ever used your teeth to open a tube of mascara? Maybe you’ve placed your keys in your mouth when looking through your purse or used your teeth to open a bottle cap. In short, using your teeth as tools is never recommended (even if it seems convenient) because it’s an easy way to crack or fracture your teeth.
Root Canal Treatment
When the pulp of a tooth, which is the innermost layer surrounded by nerves, tissues, and blood vessels, becomes damaged or infected, it can result in significant pain. While removing it is an option, we prefer to attempt root canal therapy to eliminate the pulp and help you achieve relief from the discomfort. This procedure also minimizes the potential for tooth extraction.
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Tooth Extractions
At times, tooth extraction can be the best treatment for your smile. Although we avoid extractions whenever possible, an extraction can be necessary depending on your dental issues. If an extraction is needed, your dentist will make sure that you are relaxed and comfortable throughout your entire visit. If you need a tooth extraction in Medford, NJ, or need a second opinion, we’re here to help!
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Dental Emergency FAQs
Can the Emergency Room Remove a Tooth?
Since hospitals don’t have dentists on-staff, and only licensed dentists can perform tooth extractions, the answer is “no.” That’s why we recommend making your first call to our Medford office! In addition to scheduling an emergency exam, we’ll provide you with helpful instructions on how to handle your dental injury in the meantime.
Can I Pop a Dental Abscess on My Own?
Popping a dental abscess on your own can lead to several problems, including the infection spreading throughout your mouth. For this reason, we strongly advise against it. Instead, give us a call if you notice a pimple-like bump on your gums. Once you arrive at our office, we can take a closer look and determine the best way to proceed.
Should I Worry About a Chipped Tooth If It Doesn’t Hurt?
Even if you aren’t experiencing sensitivity, soreness, or discomfort, a chipped tooth does warrant a call to our office. Why? Well, there’s a chance that your tooth will break further or an infection will develop. So, even if the situation doesn’t feel urgent, it’s important that you schedule an appointment at our Medford dental office.
Should You Put a Knocked-Out Tooth in Water?
Unfortunately, water can damage the root surface cells of your tooth. So, while you can use water to gently remove dirt and other debris from the surface, you shouldn’t submerge your tooth in it. Instead, use milk or saline solution. If that’s not available, you can also place the tooth back in its socket, but only if it slides back into position without force.
Is It Safe to Repair Dentures with Superglue?
Although superglue has many uses, repairing your dentures is not one of them. Not only do adhesives like these not work in damp environments, but they contain toxins that are not safe to ingest. That’s why we don’t recommend DIY solutions. If your denture has a small crack on the surface or it has broken into multiple pieces, contact us so we can begin the process of having it repaired or replaced right away.
What Does Chronic Bad Breath Mean?
Are you struggling with bad breath? If you’ve tried everything you can think of – from chewing on sugar-free gum to eliminating pungent foods from your diet – but nothing seems to be working, the culprit may be an untreated oral health problem. If we determine that’s the case, then we will review your treatment options, answer any questions you have, and get to work on restoring your healthy, beautiful smile.
What Should I Keep in My Emergency Dentistry Kit?
First-Aid kits often have gauze pads, sterile gloves, and other tools that are very helpful in a dental emergency. That said, they are usually missing floss, dental cement, petroleum jelly, and the like. That’s why we encourage our patients to make an emergency dentistry kit as well!
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