

Dental emergencies happen every day, but you never think that you’re going to be the person to experience one. When a dental emergency does occur, whether it’s due to long-term tooth decay that you never got treated or a physical injury while playing contact sports, you should always call your emergency dentist in Covington, Dr. Stephen Dean, for treatment. He can make sure that you’re put on the right path towards saving your tooth, rather than putting your tooth at risk of even more harm. If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, give our dental office a call today!
Regardless of the type of dental emergency you’re having, you should give our dental office a call first and foremost. This will give you a chance to schedule an emergency appointment. While we have you on the phone, we’ll explain what you can do right now to make your situation better. Below, you can also find suggestions on what you should do next based on the current dental emergency you may be experiencing.
While it can be difficult to provide a specific cost for your dental emergency, you shouldn’t put off treatment because of it. Every dental emergency is unique, which means the complexity of your treatment depends on how complicated your dental emergency is. Needing an antibiotic to treat an infection is going to cost less than needing root canal therapy, but you won’t know for sure until you have an exam completed. We’ll always work with you when creating your treatment plan, no matter the cost that is needed to protect your oral health.
Preventing most dental emergencies begins with routine oral hygiene. This means brushing and flossing daily as well as maintaining routine exams and cleanings at our dental office. You should also avoid chewing very hard foods or inedible objects that can damage teeth permanently. Never use your teeth as a tool and always make sure to wear a mouthguard if you play contact sports. You should also wear a nightguard if you suffer from chronic teeth grinding and clenching.
When a dental emergency appears, call us! We’ll give you personalized first-aid advice over the phone while we schedule your emergency appointment. For your convenience, we’ve gathered some of the most common questions we receive about urgent dental care to help you be as prepared as possible for these scary situations.
In almost any dental emergency, you’ll save time, money, hassle, and discomfort by visiting your Covington emergency dentist before heading to the local ER. Whereas an emergency room may only be able to help you manage your pain, we have the tools and training to treat the source of your problem.
However, there are a few situations that should be stabilized at your local ER. If your jaw is broken or dislocated, if you are experiencing bleeding that hasn’t stopped in 10 minutes, or if you have swelling that is making it difficult to breathe or swallow, you should go directly to the emergency room. Once your situation has been handled there, we’ll be more than happy to fix up your pearly whites.
Every dental insurance policy is different. To see if yours offers full or partial coverage of emergency visits, feel free to give us a call. Our talented team has years of experience identifying and explaining key details of dental insurance policies. We’ll be happy to file your claims for you and maximize your benefits.
Not every dental emergency is easy to identify. To determine if you need urgent dental care or not, ask yourself these questions:
Remember, you should always call us about new, worrying, or uncomfortable dental symptoms. We can help you determine the urgency of your situation and give you personalized first-aid advice over the phone.
Unlike the rest of your body, your teeth can’t heal themselves. That’s why any and all dental pain should be seen by your Covington dentist in a timely manner, whether it’s gone away or not. You may simply have had something lodged between your teeth or need a filling for a cavity. However, a suddenly numb tooth could also mean that the nerve has been damaged or is infected, in which case it needs to be addressed right away to save it. Call us if your toothache goes away and we’ll help you determine when you need to come in for an appointment.
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