Since a dental emergency could occur at any time, you should always be ready to get in touch with a trustworthy dentist. But since it seems like there is a dental office on every corner, how can you narrow down your choices and choose the one that will best be able to care for your needs? This blog post explains a few things that you should look for in an emergency dentist.
A Convenient Location
When you are in pain, the last thing you want is to drive a long way to visit a dentist. Try to limit your search to your town and the surrounding area. Alternatively, if you believe you are most likely to have a dental emergency when you are at work or participating in sports, choose a dentist that is close to those activities.
Options to Make You Comfortable
Emergency dentistry should have two objectives. One is to reduce or eliminate your pain, and the other is to address the underlying cause of the problem. Regardless of how your dental team chooses to accomplish those goals, they should do everything they can to make you comfortable along the way. There is why many patients gravitate toward practices that offer sedation.
A Broad Range of Services
In some cases, there is more than one effective way to address a dental emergency. If a dentist offers multiple treatments for the same problem, you will be able to weigh the pros, cons, and price of each before you move forward. Therefore, you will have the opportunity to choose the one that best fits your circumstances.
Plus, if you choose a practice that offers a wide range of services, it is less likely that they will have to refer you to a specialist for care. You will be able to receive treatment that much sooner!
Same-Day Appointments
Some dental emergencies can reasonably wait a few days to receive professional attention. Other situations, though, call for immediate intervention. Therefore, it would be best to choose a practice that offers same-day appointments for urgent cases.
Payment Options
If you are worried about being able to pay for your treatment, the stress associated with your emergency will multiply. Find out if a practice accepts insurance. It would also be good to ask them if they have an in-house discount plan or if they can help you apply for financing.
Good Reviews
What have other patients had to say about a particular dental practice? Glance through reviews on Google to get a realistic idea of what you can expect if you visit that practice for care.
Do not wait for an emergency to choose a dentist! Consider your options now so you will be ready if you ever need urgent care.
Meet the Practice
Here at New Haven Dental Group, we strive to be everything our patients could want in an emergency dentist. We provide a range of treatments in a welcoming setting, and we accept most types of insurance. We are proud of our many 5-star reviews! If you would like to learn more about how we may be able to serve you as an emergency or general dentist, get in touch with our Hamden office at 203-587-7327.