Emergency Dentist – Melbourne, FL
Easing Pain & Restoring Smiles
In the face of a dental emergency, it can be hard to think on your toes and make quick, smart decisions to help preserve your smile. Fortunately, our team at Dental Excellence Melbourne has your family’s back. We offer same-day emergency appointments for patients of all ages who are in pain. We’ll quickly tend to your discomfort and, upon conducting an emergency examination, we’ll develop an in-depth treatment plan to get your oral health back on the right track. Call our office today for assistance.
Why Choose Dental Excellence Melbourne for Emergency Dentistry?
- Same-Day Appointments Available
- We See Patients of All Ages
- In-House Dental Savings Plan Offered
How We Treat Dental Emergencies
- Call Our Office: The first step you should always take if you find yourself in the midst of a dental emergency in Melbourne is to call our office so we can schedule an appointment for you as soon as possible.
- Follow First Aid Guidance: While you have us on the phone, we’ll ask about your situation and symptoms and provide relevant first aid guidance to help ease your pain and reduce the risk of sustaining additional damage.
- Emergency Exam: When you arrive at our office, we’ll take necessary diagnostic imaging with our digital X-ray system, intraoral camera, or cone beam CT scanner, to diagnose the issue at-hand and create a treatment plan.
- Treatment Plan: Once we make a diagnosis, we’ll design a personalized treatment plan to address the problem and walk you through each aspect of it, as well as answer any questions you may have.
- Move Forward with Treatment: When you decide to move forward with your treatment plan, we’ll work quickly to get you out of pain and make sure your smile is better off than when you entered our office!
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
We see dental emergencies of all severities and types, including some of those that you see below. Our rule-of-thumb is that if you’re in pain, anxious about whether or not your situation could be an emergency or would just like to double-check with a member from our team to see if you require urgent care, give us a call.
Understanding the Cost of Emergency Dentistry
Since there’s no singular price tag associated with dental emergencies, we cannot provide you with an estimate of the cost of emergency dentistry online. We can, however, share some helpful information regarding the factors that play a role and the financial solutions we welcome at our Melbourne dental office. So, if you are interested in learning more on the topic of price, simply read on!
Every Dental Emergency is Different – Here’s Why
As we mentioned above, the cost of emergency dentistry in Melbourne depends on a variety of different factors, starting with the type of dental injury you’ve sustained. From there, we need to consider the extent of the damage and which restorative treatment (or combination of treatments) you require. Rest assured, we will review your treatment plan with you and provide you with a detailed cost estimate so you know what to expect financially before committing to moving forward with it.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Emergencies?
Although dental plans aren’t the same from patient to patient, many do cover a portion of the cost of emergency dentistry. So, if you are insured, take a look at the fine print on your plan to see exactly what is and isn’t covered! If you’re having a hard time, you can always ask our team for assistance as well. We’re proud to be in-network with both Cigna and Delta Dental, and we can help our out-of-network patients maximize their coverage too.
Other Options for Making Dental Emergencies Affordable
Oftentimes, patients who don’t have dental insurance avoid the dentist because they are worried about the cost. We never want that to be the case for our patients. That’s why we have two additional financial solutions:
- Dental Savings Plan – When you join, you get immediate access to the benefits, like a complimentary emergency exam. Plus, the other perks (like covered checkups and cleanings) will help reduce your risk of sustaining a serious dental injury!
- CareCredit Flexible Financing – Thanks to CareCredit, you don’t have to pay for the entire cost of your emergency dental treatment in one lump sum. Instead, you can break up the cost into monthly chunks that fit easily within your budget.
How Taking Care of Your Smile Can Save You Money
While no two dental injuries are exactly the same, there are a few things that are universal. For example, with very few exceptions, the root of the problem will get worse if you take the “wait and see” approach. That’s why we strongly recommend scheduling an appointment with us when you first realize that something is wrong, like your gums are tender or there is a dark spot on one of your teeth.
It’s also worth mentioning the importance of preventive care. Brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash consistently are just a few healthy habits that will dramatically reduce your chances of needing same-day care. So, if you haven’t already, incorporate them into your daily routine.
Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies
While there’s no way to completely avoid experiencing a dental emergency, however, there are a few preventive measures you can take to reduce the chances you’ll end up in your emergency dentist’s treatment chair, including:
- Brushing twice each day and flossing daily.
- Visiting your dentist every six months for checkups and cleanings.
- Quitting using tobacco products.
- Not biting down on hard items, like ice, pens, etc.
- Wearing a protective nightguard if you grind your teeth.
- Wearing a protective mouthguard if you play contact sports.
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