Emergency Dentistry – Sachse, TX
Easing Your Pain & Repairing Your Smile
Broken teeth, excruciating toothaches, and other dental emergencies always seem to happen at the worst possible times. However, if you want to prevent the problem from getting worse, you should see an emergency dentist like Dr. Robert G. Wiese right away. When you call us with an emergency, our team will schedule you an appointment as soon as we can, and then Dr. Wiese can get to work easing your pain and repairing your smile with emergency dentistry in Sachse, TX.
Why Choose Wiese Dental for Emergency Dentistry?
- Calming Sedation Dentistry Options Available
- Empathetic Dentist with 35+ Years of Experience
- Most Emergency Dental Treatments Performed In-House
How We Treat Dental Emergencies
If you find yourself dealing with a sudden dental emergency, try to stay calm. Take some deep breaths, and then call our dental office. From there, here’s how you can expect our team to help you with a dental emergency:
- Over the phone, one of our team members will ask you about the details of your emergency, schedule an appointment for you, and provide first-aid tips for managing your symptoms until then.
- As soon as you arrive at our dental office, Dr. Wiese will examine your mouth and take any necessary X-rays.
- Wiese will share his findings with you and explain his recommendations for treatment.
- Once we have agreed on a treatment plan and gone over the estimated cost and timeline, we can begin healing your smile.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
Dental emergencies can be stressful, especially if you’ve never been in that specific situation before and have no idea what to do. We recommend calling Wiese Dental first so that a member of our team can guide you until your appointment. In the meantime, please read through these tips for handling some of the most common dental emergencies we see.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies
Since the cost of treating a dental emergency will depend on multiple factors, we cannot give you a reliable cost estimate until Dr. Wiese has had the chance to evaluate your smile and determine which course of treatment is best. We can, however, provide you with some helpful information on the topic, including how you can make the price more affordable. So, read on to learn more!
Every Dental Emergency is Different – This Is Why
At your consultation, Dr. Wiese will learn all about your symptoms, including how long they’ve persisted, and conduct a comprehensive oral exam. From there, he can determine the root of the problem, the extent of the damage, and the procedure(s) required to heal your smile. At that point, we can provide you with an estimate of the price and review your payment options. That way, there aren’t any unwanted surprises and the process of navigating the financial side of your care isn’t stressful.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Emergencies?
Some do! So, if you are insured, take a look at your plan to familiarize yourself with your benefits. If you need any help, let us know! Our dental office is in-network with Delta Dental, and we can file claims for other dental insurance plans as a courtesy to you. We can also provide you with an estimate of your out-of-pocket expenses, help you utilize your coverage to the fullest, and answer any questions you have about your benefits.
Other Options for Making Dental Emergencies Affordable
What if you don’t have dental insurance? Are there any other financial solutions available? Fortunately, the answer is “yes!” At our Sachse dental office, we happily welcome payment plans with CareCredit, which is a third-party financier. It’s easy to sign up too, so you really only need to do one thing first: determine what your monthly budget is. Then, you can take a look at the options they offer, select the one that works best for you, and pay for the cost of your emergency dental care in smaller, more manageable chunks.
Remember, Taking Care Of Your Smile Can Save You Money
They may seem small, but habits like brushing and flossing consistently will go a long way in keeping your smile healthy. If there does come a point in time where you start to experience abnormal dental symptoms, like pain when biting down, it’s important that you call us ASAP. Otherwise, the root of the problem will continue to progress, wreaking havoc on your oral health. We want to intervene with the most conservative care and alleviate any pain you’re experiencing in the process.
Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies
You can’t always predict when a sudden injury is going to damage a tooth. You can, however, prevent most other types of dental emergencies if you take a few simple precautions. A few examples include:
Brushing and Flossing Consistently
Brushing and flossing consistently won’t just keep your breath fresh and your teeth white; it will prevent plaque buildup, reduce your risk of gum disease, and keep any existing dental work in pristine condition. So, if you aren’t already, start your morning by brushing your teeth for two full minutes. Then, every night before you go to bed, brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash. If you need a refresher on proper technique or you’re unsure which products to use, don’t hesitate to give us a call!
Scheduling a Dental Checkup and Cleaning Biannually
Another key to maintaining a healthy, happy smile is visiting Dr. Wiese twice a year for an exam. These routine visits ensure that tooth decay, gum disease, oral cancer, and other serious conditions are diagnosed and treated as early as possible. The second portion of your visit (the cleaning) ensures that built-up plaque is removed and that the hard-to-reach areas of your mouth are cleaned, reducing your risk of common oral health issues in the process.
Wear a Mouthguard During Sports
Patients often assume that, unless they participate in a contact sport, they don’t need to wear a mouthguard. Since you can still sustain a serious dental injury if you accidentally fall while riding your bike, jogging, or rollerblading, that’s not the case. In fact, we recommend wearing one anytime you’re active so you’re less likely to need emergency dental care.
Important reminder: If you grind or clench your teeth while you sleep, you need to wear a nightguard to prevent chips, cracks, and fractures!
Maintain a Healthy, Well-Balanced Diet
Although sugary and starchy treats are delicious, it’s important that you don’t overindulge. It’s also important that you steer clear of extremely crunchy foods, like hard pretzels, since they can damage your enamel. Basically, to keep your smile healthy, you need to maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet filled with seasonal vegetables and other nutrient-dense foods.
Don’t Use Your Teeth as Tools
Another easy way to reduce your risk of sustaining a painful dental injury is by not using your teeth as tools. That starts with using them to remove plastic wrapping and extends to biting your nails. It’s crucial that you quit smoking, chewing on ice cubes, and removing bottle caps with your teeth as well.
With all of these habits in place, your chances of needing same-day dental care decrease significantly. That said, accidents sometimes happen. If you need help from our emergency dentist in Sachse, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. In addition to scheduling a same-day visit, we will provide you with helpful tips on how to alleviate your pain and protect your smile from further harm in the meantime.