The temptation to panic when you lose or break a tooth can be very strong, but it’s essential that you keep your head and call our dental office immediately. Dr. Cappello has made it a point to continue his education after graduation so that he’s always prepared to treat a wide variety of oral health issues. Including all manner of dental emergencies. We will always go above and beyond to make time for you as soon as possible during an emergency, and we’ll do everything we can to help you control your pain until you can be properly treated with emergency dentistry. In pain? Need help? Call us immediately!
The first step for any dental emergency is to take stock of the situation, then call us as soon as possible. We’ll do everything we can to see you as quickly as possible, ideally for a same-day appointment. When you describe your situation to our staff over the phone, we can give you personalized first-aid instructions for taking care of your mouth until your appointment time.
When you arrive at our office for your appointment, your emergency dentist Dr. Willian J. Cappello will see you right away for an examination. He and his dedicated team will work quickly to stabilize your situation to prevent any permanent damage from occurring and relieve you of any serious pain. Then, once he’s had a chance to evaluate you, Dr. Cappello will explain which treatments he recommends moving forward with, including how they work and an estimate of their price.
Once you’ve made a treatment plan, we will get to work addressing your emergency, repairing your teeth, and protecting your smile. Whether you need a filling, antibiotics, a deep cleaning, a root canal, or something else entirely, our experienced team is ready and well-equipped to help.
Dental emergencies come in a wide variety. Some are easy to spot, such as broken or knocked-out teeth. However, others are less easy to identify, such as painful toothaches or persistent tooth sensitivity. Many patients avoid seeking the care they need because they’re worried about making a big deal out of nothing. Even if you are unsure if you need urgent dental care, we highly encourage you to give us a call for any symptoms that are causing you discomfort or worry. Whether you need to be treated immediately or can wait a few days for the next available appointment, we can help you regain a happy, healthy, and pain-free smile.
The cost of a dental emergency depends on the kind of treatment you need and the severity of the problem. Patients with toothaches might need root canal therapy while a damaged tooth might need to be restored with a crown or extracted altogether; each of these procedures carries a different price. After we’ve had the chance to examine your mouth, we’ll make sure that you have a firm grasp of the costs involved while also ensuring that your treatment is as affordable as possible.
Even if two patients come in with the same issue, they may require different treatments because not all dental emergencies are the same. As a result, providing a general, but accurate estimate for treatment is basically impossible. Once we’ve diagnosed the problem and talked about your treatment options, we can go into further details of the cost so you know what you can expect to pay.
Coverage for dental emergencies depends on the treatment needed. Most of the time, minor restorative work is about 70 to 80 percent covered while more major work, such as crowns or bridges, tends to be about 50 percent covered. If the problem is purely cosmetic, such as a chipped tooth, you may end up paying the full price out-of-pocket because insurance rarely applies to cosmetic procedures. When you come in, we’ll look closely at your plan to see how we can best take advantage of your benefits.
No one should ever have to live with tooth pain or damage from a dental emergency because they can’t afford treatment. In addition to billing your dental insurance when a dental emergency occurs, our team is happy to work with you on paying your out-of-pocket costs. If you would like to have smaller monthly payments, we can help you apply for low-interest financing, which can make treatment much more manageable even with a small budget.
The most cost effective way you can save on dental emergencies is to avoid them in the first place. For everyone, this entails brushing and flossing teeth every day to remove plaque that causes decay and disease. You also need to visit Cappello Family Dental on a regular basis, typically once every six months. During this appointment, we can spot signs of trouble and treat it before it progresses into a major, costly problem. In addition, if you are playing sports, you should wear a protective mouthguard, just in case you get a hit to the face. When opening packaging, get the appropriate tool and do not use your teeth to open it. Taking these precautions will help your smile stay healthy and strong and help your wallet as well!
You’ll always be at some risk for a dental emergency, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take the initiative in keeping your teeth safe. Keep up a healthy oral hygiene routine of brushing at least twice a day and flossing at least once daily. To lower the risk of fracturing your teeth, avoid chewing on ice, popcorn kernels, pen tips, fingernails, and other hard objects. Also, if you play sports of any kind, always wear a mouthguard on the field.
Dental emergencies are frightening and can happen when you least expect them to. Luckily, you can handle the situation with ease by having a dentist on your side and ready to help in the event of a worst-case scenario. At Capello Family Dental, we want you to give us a call and ask any questions you may have. Our team will offer assistance over the phone and schedule a same-day appointment for you if it’s available. In the meantime, feel free to review the answers to some frequently asked questions below.
Since most toothaches are caused by decay, they will not go away on their own. You’ll need to seek professional dental attention to address the underlying problem. Because of that, it’s always best to schedule a checkup with Dr. Cappello just to make sure there’s nothing serious going on. With his help, you can treat certain oral health issues before they turn into painful complications down the line.
Absolutely not! If possible, you should visit Dr. Cappello right away in the event of a dental emergency. Most emergency rooms do not have a dental professional on staff and will not be able to effectively handle these urgent situations.
However, there are a few exceptions where an ER visit is a better option. Some of those include:
In many cases, throbbing tooth pain is a sign of an infection or inflammation within the tooth. When cavities inside the tooth allow air and bacteria to reach the sensitive inner area, it results in irritation and possibly even infection of the pulp nerves. The pain could also occur if tooth decay is present. Some other common causes of throbbing teeth are chronic teeth grinding and clenching.
If your teeth are chipped, fractured, or broken, you’ll need to visit Dr. Cappello as soon as possible for treatment. They will not heal on their own, which is it’s incredibly important to seek dental attention. Depending on the extent of the damage, Dr. Cappello may fix your teeth with a dental crown or filling material. If your tooth is sharp or jagged, you can use dental wax or sugar-free gum to protect your soft oral tissues while you wait for your appointment.
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