Emergency Dentist Woodside
The Dental Care You Need Without the Wait
While there are many ways to avoid a dental emergency, many occur when you least expect it. Maybe you’re going for a run and suddenly fall, chipping a tooth. Or maybe your child is playing basketball and suffers a broken or knocked-out tooth. No matter the situation, you can get the attention you need without the wait at Woodside Dental Care. Call our office so that we can schedule you for a same-day appointment with one of our emergency dentists in Woodside.
Why Choose Woodside Dental Care for Emergency Dentistry?
- Same-Day Dental Emergency Appointments
- 30+ Years of Serving Woodside Dental Patients
- In-House Dental Financing & CareCredit Available
How We Treat Dental Emergencies
- Call for a same-day appointment – Our team will work quickly to get you scheduled for an appointment the day you call our office. We’ll also offer tips to help alleviate the pain while you wait.
- Complete an emergency exam – As soon as you arrive, we’ll take images of your mouth and perform an exam, identify the problem, and determine the best way to treat it.
- Go over our findings – Our dentists will review their findings and build a treatment plan that encompasses our proposed method of care.
- Receive the care you need – We’ll begin to treat your damaged or severely decayed tooth so that you no longer feel any pain. If more extensive treatment is required, you may need to return, and we’ll schedule the follow-up.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
If you are experiencing dental pain, don’t wait to seek professional help. As you can see from the list of icons provided below, we treat many different types of emergencies and will be happy to care for you should your situation require our attention.
Understanding the Cost of Emergency Dentistry
It’s very common for patients to have questions about the cost of their treatment, especially when it comes to unexpected expenses. The good news is that our team at Woodside Dental Care is here to help! In addition to providing you with an estimate of the price at your appointment, we will discuss the different financial solutions that are available to you. In the meantime, you can read on to learn more.
Every Dental Emergency is Different – Here’s Why
Since there isn’t a one-size-fits-all treatment, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all cost. Once you arrive at our office, we will learn more about what happened, including the symptoms you’re experiencing, before completing a comprehensive oral exam. Then, we will share our findings, review your treatment options, and get to work creating your custom treatment plan. We will also provide you with an estimate of the price and answer any questions you have before moving forward.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Emergencies?
Fortunately, many dental insurance providers cover a portion of the cost of tooth-colored fillings, root canals, and other restorative treatments. So, if you are insured, take a look at the fine print on your plan to see what is and isn’t covered. If you need any help understanding your coverage or any restrictions that are included, like waiting periods, let us know! We’re in-network with several popular providers, including Aetna, Ameritas, and Anthem Blue Cross, and we’d be happy to assist in understanding and utilizing your available benefits.
Other Options for Making Dental Emergencies Affordable
If you don’t have dental insurance, ask us about CareCredit! This trusted third-party financier offers payment plans, which means you don’t have to pay for the entire cost of your treatment in one lump sum. Instead, you can break up the total price into smaller, more manageable chunks. Plus, many of their payment plans have little-to-no interest attached, which makes this financial solution even better!
How Taking Care Of Your Smile Can Save You Money
If you want to protect your smile from harm, you need to take good care of it! That starts with the obvious, like brushing your teeth consistently, and extends to wearing a mouthguard during sports, exercising caution with crunchy foods, and not using your teeth as tools to open things. Of course, scheduling a dental checkup and cleaning every six months is also important since these routine visits help us catch common oral health problems, like cavities, in the early stages.
Important reminder: If you start to experience abnormal symptoms, like pain when biting down, between visits, call us right away. That way, we can learn more about them, including how severe they are, and determine if you’d benefit from visiting our emergency dentist in Woodside.
Dental Emergency FAQs
What Does Throbbing Tooth Pain Mean?
If you are experiencing throbbing tooth pain, it is likely the sign of an infection or inflammation within the tooth.
Cavities or cracks inside the tooth can allow air and bacteria to reach the sensitive, inner area, infecting the pulp nerves. This can also occur if tooth decay is present.
In other cases, throbbing teeth could be the result of chronic teeth grinding or clenching.
Will a Toothache Go Away on Its Own?
Unfortunately, toothaches generally don’t go away on their own. For this reason, it is vitally important to schedule an emergency check-up with your dentist. There are many potential causes for a toothache, and you’ll want to rule them out as soon as possible. This will help catch any underlying problems before they have a chance to get worse.
Some toothaches that involve pain surrounding the tooth (not inside) may go away on their own, such as gum irritation.
How Should I Sleep with Tooth Pain?
If you’re dealing with the pain of a toothache at night, be sure to keep your head elevated. This will help prevent blood from rushing to your head and intensifying the toothache.
Additionally, you can take over-the-counter pain reliever as needed, avoid foods that are acidic, cold, or hard right before bed, and use a cold compress to help dull some of the discomfort until you can be treated by your dentist.
How Do I Know if My Toothache is an Infection?
Unfortunately, the only way to know for sure if your tooth is infected is to schedule an emergency appointment with your dentist. However, if your tooth is sore or throbbing, it is likely due to an infection. Furthermore, if you notice a bitter taste in your mouth, chronic bad breath, the loosening of teeth, red or swollen gums, or a draining sore on the gums surrounding the aching tooth, this is also likely a dental infection.