Emergency Dentist Wayne
Helping Stop Dental Pain Right Away
Do you know what to do in a dental emergency? Far too many patients end up panicking because they are unsure who to call for help. At Skyline Dental of Wayne, we don’t want you to spend endless hours sitting in the ER waiting room when you can call our office for same-day emergency dental care. Our team will set a time for you to come in and meet with Dr. Henkin, so she can alleviate your pain and repair your damaged smile so that it is as good as new. If you need help for an injured or severely decayed tooth, don’t wait to call our office.
Why Choose Skyline Dental of Wayne for Emergency Dentistry?
- Convenient Appointment Times for Patients in Need
- Pain-Free Dental Injections with DentalVibe & DentaPen
- Our Team Will Maximize Your Dental Insurance Benefits
How We Treat Dental Emergencies
- Schedule a Same-Day Emergency Appointment: With early, late, and weekend hours available, we encourage you to call and schedule a same-day appointment with our office. Team members will offer ways to minimize your discomfort while you wait.
- Receive an Emergency Exam: We will immediately begin helping you out of pain while we take digital images of your mouth and perform a thorough examination of the affected area.
- Compile Our Findings: Once Dr. Henkin compiles her findings, she will formulate a treatment plan for your review. This will detail how she will address the problem and what is required to achieve successful results.
- Get Essential Care: Depending on the type of injury you sustain and the treatment that is required to improve your situation, you may undergo a dental procedure on the same day. You might also be instructed to schedule a separate appointment if treatment is expected to be more extensive.
How to Handle Common Dental Emergencies
As you will see below, various icons indicate the type of dental emergencies Dr. Henkin most commonly treats. By clicking on each one, you will receive helpful information related to whether it’s a dental emergency, how you can manage your symptoms at home, and what we can do to fix the problem while you’re in our care. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
The 11 Most Common Dental Emergencies
Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies
Preventing dental emergencies is not always possible, as unexpected events can occur, such as a fall while riding your bike or sustaining a sports-related injury. However, many of the dental accidents Dr. Henkin sees are related to poor oral health and hygiene or destructive dental habits that can chip, crack, and fracture teeth. Here’s a quick look at a few of the best ways to keep your smile safe, healthy, and comfortable from the friendly staff at Skyline Dental of Wayne, but please feel free to contact our staff if you’d like to know more.
Visit Your Dentist Regularly
Continue to see Dr. Henkin for regular dental checkups and cleanings every six months. These appointments allow our skilled team to carefully monitor your oral health, address problems in their early stages, and recommend better oral hygiene habits for you to practice at home. If we detect a serious dental health issue early, we can resolve it with an appropriate procedure that prevents pain as well as the need to address it with a costlier treatment.
Maintain Good Oral Hygiene at Home
Practice good brushing and flossing habits each day while making sure to rinse your mouth with an ADA-approved mouthwash regularly. This will protect your teeth and gums from painful and destructive infections caused by harmful bacteria that feed on lingering food debris and sugary residues.
Stick to a Nutritious Diet
Watch what you eat, as acidic, sugary, crunchy, sticky, and hard foods can damage your teeth and increase your risk for cavities and gum disease. It’s best to enjoy a diverse and colorful diet that provides a wealth of nutrients your body needs to stay strong and healthy such as protein, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins C and D.
Wear a Mouthguard
It’s best to wear an athletic mouthguard when playing sports or riding your bike. You can also inquire about a custom nightguard if you suffer from bruxism. Professional-grade protective dental devices from our office provide protection and comfort far superior to similar store-bought products.
Don’t Abuse Your Teeth
Certain destructive habits can damage your teeth or hinder your gums’ ability to fight infection. Do your best to abstain from practices like:
- Tobacco use
- Excessive alcohol intake
- Using your teeth to open packages or bottles
- Chewing on ice or inedible substances like metal, plastic, wood, glass, and fingernails
Understanding the Cost of Emergency Dentistry
Every dental emergency is different, so the price of addressing it depends on the restorative treatment Dr. Henkin recommends. Once she analyzes the affected area during your consultation, she will prepare an estimate and discuss your available payment options, which can include dental insurance or flexible financing. Here’s a quick guide to how emergency dental services are priced at Skyline Dental of Wayne.
Every Dental Emergency Is Different
We will not be able to provide you with a proper cost estimate for your emergency dental treatment until we have seen you at our office in Wayne. Since every dental emergency is different, the price of one patient’s treatment may vary considerably from that of another. Based on our dentist’s findings, we may recommend:
- Root canal therapy
- Dental crowns
- Gum disease therapy
- Or another treatment
We’ll be happy to provide you with a price estimate after we have evaluated you at our office in Wayne.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Emergencies?
Most dental insurance plans offer some coverage for emergencies. In most cases, a policy will cover at least one emergency exam a year and may pay for part of restorative treatments like root canals, dental crowns, and gum disease therapy. However, it’s important to understand what your plan will pay for before you commit to treatment, and we’ll be happy to help you navigate your policy when we see you during your consultation.
Other Options for Making Dental Emergencies Affordable
We understand that many patients may need a little help making the cost of emergency dental care affordable, and we’re eager to make sure that everyone in Wayne can receive the care they need to stay comfortable and healthy. We are proud to partner with CareCredit, a third-party financier that can set our patients up with flexible financing plans that break their bills into easy monthly payments. We’ll be happy to help you navigate your insurance and financing options during your consultation at our Wayne office.
Taking Care of Your Smile Can Save You Money
Sometimes, dental emergencies happen because of accidents nobody can be reasonably expected to predict. Most of the time, however, they happen because of poor oral hygiene habits or abuse of the teeth. To prevent painful dental emergencies and the expense of treating them, it’s important to keep up with proper oral hygiene habits while attending regular checkups at our office in Wayne. It’s also best to:
- Limit your intake of sweets and acidic foods and beverages
- Avoid destructive habits like grinding, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption
- Refrain from chewing on materials like ice, wood, glass, metal, plastic, and fingernails
- Abstain from using your teeth to open packages or bottles
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