Emergency Dentist – Westhampton, NY
Quick, Compassionate Care for Those in Need
At Beach Dental, we’re not just your run-of-the-mill dental office. We want to become your dental home, and as such, we do our best to make our patients feel as comfortable as possible with us—even in the most unpleasant circumstances such as during a dental emergency. Our evening and Saturday hours allow our dentists to accommodate you more easily when you need us most. You can rest assured that we’ll do what we can to fit you into our schedule as quickly as possible so that you can find relief, so don’t hesitate to call!
Why Choose Beach Dental for Emergency Dentistry?
- Evening and Saturday Hours Available
- Team That Cares About Comfort
- State-of-the-Art Technology
How We Treat Dental Emergencies
- Emergency Appointment: The process begins when you call our office. We’ll make room in our schedule to see you as soon as we can. Our team will provide guidance over the phone for managing your emergency while you’re at home.
- Emergency Exam: Once you get to our office, we’ll focus on identifying the source of the problem. Your mouth will be thoroughly examined, and we might take X-rays if we need to.
- Review Findings: We will go over the results of our examination, explain what’s going on inside your mouth, and work with you to put together a plan for treatment.
- Get the Care You Need: Whatever treatments are deemed necessary for restoring your oral health will be carried out. Our goal will be to help you achieve relief as quickly as we can.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
If you’re not sure whether you need emergency dental care, call our office to be on the safe side; we can give you a recommendation on what to do next based on what symptoms you’re experiencing and how urgent they seem to be. In the meantime, here are some examples of common dental emergencies that you might face and should be prepared for.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies
Because the range of emergency scenarios is so wide and varied, the treatments required could be as simple as a prescription or as extensive as extraction and advanced restorative work. In any case, our team of experts at Beach Dental will help you and work with you to understand what you are responsible for paying after dental insurance.
Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies
Life can suddenly throw unexpected situations at you. In other words, sometimes, you can’t control what happens, and some dental emergencies cannot be avoided; however, many of the most common ones can be prevented. If you take the following actions in your regular lifestyle, you’ll be less likely to experience a dental emergency and keep your smile strong and healthy.
Visit Your Dentist Regularly
Unfortunately, cavities and damage to your teeth don’t always become obvious until after they cause you pain. You may see indications of problems because you aren’t extensively trained; plus, it can be difficult to inspect your own mouth! That’s why you need to have at least one checkup and cleaning appointment at Beach Dental every six months. During these visits, we’ll identify and treat any issues that would eventually lead to harm and pain for your smile. By resolving these problems early, you can carry on with your life with minimal disruption. In addition, the professional-grade cleaning will leave your pearly whites extra radiant, starting your next six months off on a fresh note!
Maintain Good Oral Hygiene at Home
Oral bacteria live inside the white, sticky plaque that develops on your teeth after you eat, and within a few hours, it becomes hard calculus and erodes your enamel into a cavity. As a result, daily hygiene for your teeth and gums is essential to stop dental emergencies before they have a chance to begin. Keeping your teeth clean, make sure you brush twice and floss at least once every day to clear away plaque, bits of food, and any other debris that could harm your mouth.
Stick to a Nutritious Diet
Although indulging in a sugary treat every now and then shouldn’t put your smile in danger, having too much sugar consistently in your diet increases the acidity in your mouth and weaken your enamel. On the other side of the same coin, if you don’t have enough nutrients in the food you eat, your body will not fight infections as well as it could have with plenty of foods rich in vitamins and minerals. In addition, drinking more water, which contains no sugar and is typically fluoridated, can neutralize acids, strengthen your enamel, and rinse food debris out of the mouth.
Wear a Mouthguard
A sports mouthguard can absorb blows to the face when you participate in contact sports like football, hockey, boxing, rugby, or even soccer or basketball or in potentially risky activities like skateboarding or riding a bike where you may fall. Better than store-bought products, our custom mouthguards fit comfortably and will stay in place, providing the best protection against hard hits to your teeth.
Use Tools to Open Packages, Not Your Teeth
When you can’t find scissors, a knife, or some other tool or office supply, perhaps you sometimes resort to using your teeth to open a bag, box, or package. However, your enamel is designed to withstand biting and chewing, not breaking through or holding onto these materials. Also, hard objects, including pencils or pens and your fingernails, do not belong in your mouth and can chip or damage your teeth. Even chewing on ice can put too much pressure on them, so try to avoid this habit to preserve your precious smile.
Dental Emergency FAQs
Should I Just Wait Until My Next Checkup?
No! You should never wait to seek help if you’re experiencing a dental emergency. Not only are many dental emergencies painful, but they also need to be addressed quickly to preserve your smile. For instance, if you have a toothache and postpone treatment, the decay could spread to the entire tooth or even to other teeth, causing more damage and pain. It’s always better to call our office right away so that we can do our best to save your natural teeth and relieve your discomfort.
What Should I Do If I Have Something Stuck Between My Teeth?
If a large piece of food or another foreign object is stuck between your teeth, it could cause them to shift out of alignment or lead to decay. Use floss to gently pry the food or object out. Although you may utilize a toothpick if floss isn’t available, avoid using other hard, sharp objects like a knife because they could severely damage your gum tissue or crack a tooth. If you cannot get the object out from between your teeth on your own, call our office.
How Soon Can You Help Me?
At Beach Dental, we don’t want you to suffer longer than you absolutely need to. That’s why we do our best to see you on the same day as your phone call. Even if we aren’t able to treat you in person immediately, we can provide guidance and advice for dealing with the problem until you can come in. We may even have a telemedicine visit for more one-on-one help. Although going to the emergency room may seem like a good idea in the moment, keep in mind that hospitals rarely have the equipment or training to handle dental emergencies.
What are My Financial Options for a Dental Emergency?
When you’re in pain, the last concern on your mind should be the cost of treatment. At Beach Dental, we want to help make your dental care affordable. To that end, we accept payment through CareCredit, a third-party financier. That way, the total cost is divided into monthly bills that more easily fit into your budget. Don’t hesitate to ask us about the financial options available at our practice.
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