Emergency Dentist— Melbourne, FL
Crucial Relief for Your Pained Smile
While some oral issues don’t need urgent care, others require it as soon as possible. The second kind – “dental emergencies” – are often painful and put your smile’s health at very high risk. Given that fact, see Dr. Rose for emergency dentistry if you have this type of dental problem. She and her team will ease your pain and treat your mouth quickly, making your grin as good as new. To find out more, keep reading below book a visit today!
Why Choose Exceptional Dentistry for Emergency Dentistry?
- Same-Day Emergency Appointments Available
- An Office That Accepts Many Dental Plans
- Relaxation Dentistry Keeps You Calm for Care
How We Treat Dental Emergencies
If you’re nervous about your dental emergency, you don’t need to worry. Our team is here to walk you through your upcoming care and its steps. To that end, expect four things from our urgent dental treatment process:
- A Same-Day Visit – Once you call our office, we’ll book your visit for the earliest slot possible. Our team may even see you the very same day! While you wait, we can also provide first-aid tips over the phone to help you manage.
- Emergency Exam – Dr. Rose will give you an emergency exam when you arrive for your visit. That way, she’ll be able to learn your core oral problem(s) and how best to relieve your pain.
- A Review of Findings – We’ll share our team’s findings and suggest some procedures after the exam. From there, we’ll draft a custom treatment plan using your feedback to ensure top-tier care. Our office will also confirm the relevant cost and time before you commit to anything.
- Needed Dental Care – We and Dr. Rose will quickly and effectively fix your smile once the treatment plan is ready. Our whole team has a lot of skill and experience, so your results will be excellent. Whether you need a filling, root canal, dental crown, or something else, your grin will soon work as it should.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
In general, you should always call us if you have a dental emergency. Our team will see you as soon as possible and provide you with the best level of smile care. However, you can take steps to handle things yourself before you get certified treatment. These measures would further prepare you for your final treatment, helping you heal and recover. Learn more by clicking the relevant icon(s) below and using their related tips.
Understanding the Cost of Emergency Dentistry
Dr. Rose and the rest of our team in Melbourne reserve time for same-day emergency visits so you don’t have to wait long to get help for urgent situations. But many patients hesitate to reach out because they worry they can’t afford the services required to repair their smile.
If you’re concerned about the cost of your dental emergency, continue reading to learn more about the different factors that influence pricing and how our office helps make treatments more affordable!
Every Dental Emergency is Unique
It’s impossible to predict how much your visit will cost until after your initial examination because it depends significantly on your individual circumstances. For example, some issues can be addressed with simpler solutions, such as providing a prescription mouthwash or filling in cavities.
However, more severe concerns, like infected or broken teeth, will require more involved and complex treatments. For example, you might need a root canal, a dental crown, or an extraction, which are usually more expensive. Our team will provide a detailed estimate after identifying the underlying problem and determining the necessary steps to address it.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Emergencies?
Although your visit may not be fully covered, many dental insurance policies do offer benefits that can help reduce your out-of-pocket expenses for your emergency dental appointment. For instance, many plans include an annual exam and X-rays that might be applied.
Then, they often also include anywhere from 50% to 80% of different services needed to protect and preserve your smile, such as undergoing a root canal or placing a restoration to preserve a tooth. If you’re unsure what your policy allows or would like assistance with claims applications or paperwork, please let us know! Our office staff is familiar with various policies and can help you maximize your available benefits.
Other Options for Making Dental Emergencies Affordable
Are you worried you might not have the budget available to undergo the recommended treatments to address your urgent issue? Our team believes that everyone deserves access to quality, smile-saving services, regardless of their financial situation. To make this possible, we have partnered with CareCredit to offer flexible payment packages.
If your application is approved, this allows you to divide your final invoice into more manageable installments over a designated period that are easier on your wallet.
How Proper Prevention Can Save You Money
Some dental emergencies happen due to circumstances that are completely beyond your control, but many of them occur because of more common oral concerns that could potentially have been prevented. Taking care of your teeth and gums routinely strengthens them and increases their resistance to issues like cavities, gum disease, and injuries that can worsen if they remain untreated for too long. This can result in more complex and costly repairs that can be avoided with regular maintenance.
For instance, brushing and flossing twice daily removes plaque and bacteria to safeguard your smile from harm. You should also schedule a routine checkup and cleaning with Dr. Rose every six months, which allows her to monitor your condition so she can catch and treat any areas of concern before they progress.
How to Prevent Dental Emergencies
You can’t always avoid dental emergencies, but you can make having one less likely. You just need to use the following tips:
- Get Proper Oral Care – You should always brush your teeth twice daily and floss between them at least once daily. Combined with dental visits, these habits will keep you from having severe oral problems.
- Wear a Mouthguard – In many cases, patients can injure their teeth when they play sports. It’d be a good idea to wear a mouthguard that protects your smile from collisions.
- Avoid bad oral habits – For starters, try not to chew on hard objects much. Things like ice, popcorn kernels, and pens would have a chance to chip or crack your tooth.
- Don’t Use Teeth as Tools – Rather than tear open packages with teeth, rely on the appropriate items (scissors, screwdrivers, etc.).