Emergency Dentist Wayne
Whenever You Need Us, We’re Here!
You’ll never experience a well-timed dental emergency. Instead, you’re likely to be out with family, enjoying the day when a crisis occurs. It can be a bothersome toothache that intensifies the moment you bite into something hard or a knocked-out tooth that happens when your child falls off their bike. No matter the situation and no matter the time of day, you can call our dental office and get the help you need. We offer same-day, after-hours, and weekend emergency dentistry appointments in Wayne so that you can get back to living your best life with a healthier smile.
Why Choose Main Line Dental Group for Emergency Dentistry?
- Same-Day, After-Hours, & Weekend Dental Appointments Available
- Award-Winning Dentists Focused on Patients’ Needs
- Nitrous Oxide Available for Nervous Patients
How We Treat
Dental Emergencies
When experiencing a dental emergency, you’ll want to make sure that you first call our dental office. Our team is here to help you navigate the situation by working quickly to get you in for an appointment as well as provide helpful first-aid instructions. This will minimize the chances of further damage while you wait to see us.
Next, you’ll arrive at our dental office and immediately undergo a thorough examination. We’ll use digital imaging and diagnostics to collect our findings before crafting a treatment plan that includes our proposed course of action.
With the years of experience and advanced training that our dentists and team members possess, we’ll work together to help get you out of pain. Using state-of-the-art equipment and technologies, you’ll enjoy a healthier, fully relieved smile in no time.
The Most Common
Dental Emergencies
You should never assume that the dental pain or situation you’re experiencing is not an emergency. It’s always best to seek professional help, even when you’re not sure. Below, you’ll find various examples of some of the most common dental emergencies we can treat here in our Wayne dental practice.
Understanding the Cost of Treating Dental Emergencies
Generally speaking, it is much more cost effective to take care of your smile with preventive maintenance than it is to restore it after a dental emergency. Brushing and flossing regularly, visiting Main Line Dental Group for your regular, biannual exam and cleaning appointments, and notifying your dentist as soon as you notice any changes in your oral health can all save you valuable time, money, and even your smile!
Every Dental Emergency Is Different
There are many oral health problems that are considered a dental emergency. Whether you’ve injured your jaw playing sports, have a tooth infection or abscess, or you’re experiencing throbbing pain that lasts longer than 24 hours, urgent oral health situations can arise at any time and for a variety of reasons. Even a broken denture or unexplained jaw soreness should be evaluated urgently, so don’t hesitate to reach out to Main Line Dental Group if you are experiencing any pain. Our team can offer guidance to help ease any discomfort until you can be seen, and we are proud to offer same-day, after-hours, and weekend appointments if necessary.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Emergencies?
While your dental insurance is designed to provide preventive care, many policies offer some coverage for dental treatments. The exact amount of coverage and the specific procedures covered will vary depending on your individual plan. For more information, please contact your insurance company directly, or our office team will be happy to assist you by confirming your coverage and maximizing your benefits.
Other Options for Making Dental Emergencies Affordable
In addition to accepting a variety of dental insurance plans, Main Line Dental Group is proud to accept flexible financing through CareCredit. This low-to-no interest financing can help make paying for your dental emergency care easier by breaking your total cost into budget-friendly payments, so you don’t have to worry about “saving up” for urgent treatment.
Taking Care of Your Smile Can Save You Money
Visiting your dentist twice a year for your regular, biannual exam and cleaning at Main Line Dental Group is an excellent way to save time and money. Preventive care can help alert you to any potential problems and correct any that may have already begun. Remember, teeth cannot heal themselves, so delaying or avoiding treatment for infections, cavities, or decay will only allow these issues to get worse. This can result in more expensive treatments and could ultimately cost you your teeth if left untreated!
Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies
Although our Wayne dental team is here to help whenever you need us, we want to help you avoid serious injuries – like damaged restorations and knocked-out teeth – altogether. That’s why we’re dedicating this next section to what you can do to keep your smile happy and healthy. As always, if you have any questions or you’d prefer to speak with a member of our team, you can give us a call too!
Visit Your Dentist Twice a Year
If you aren’t experiencing any abnormal dental symptoms, like pain when biting down, scheduling a dental checkup and teeth cleaning every six months may not seem important. It is! Remember, these routine visits allow us to remove built-up plaque and tartar before they wreak havoc on your oral health. Plus, your dentist needs to scan for oral cancer, tooth decay, periodontal disease, and other common problems every six months so they are caught and treated ASAP.
Maintain Good Oral Hygiene At Home
To keep your teeth and gums healthy, you need to commit to a solid oral hygiene regimen at home. First, use a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste to brush your teeth each morning and evening. Then, commit to flossing and rinsing with mouthwash at least once a day. This will ensure that the spaces between your teeth are cleaned, plaque doesn’t build up along your gumline, and an unpleasant odor doesn’t develop on your breath.
Choose Smile-Friendly Foods and Drinks
In short, your diet impacts your oral health. After all, if you eat hard pretzels, candy canes, peanut brittle, and other crunchy foods frequently, it will only be a matter of time until you need same-day care for a chipped, cracked, or fractured tooth. So, do your best to stick to foods that actually benefit your oral health, like raw fruits, fresh vegetables, and lean proteins. As for drinks, stick to water! In addition to being sugar-free, it helps prevent dry mouth and dental discoloration.
Wear a Mouthguard While Playing Sports
Whether you play a contact sport, like football, or you prefer a solo one, like skateboarding, you need to wear a mouthguard. This ensures that your teeth and gums are protected from unforeseen impact, like a bad fall or an accidental elbow to your jaw. If you have one from a local sporting goods store (or you don’t have one at all), then reach out to us so we can have a custom one made for you.
Important note: We can have a custom nightguard made if you grind or clench your teeth at night too!
Break Bad Habits
Do you smoke? Do you find yourself biting your nails when you’re stressed? Do you often chew on ice cubes while enjoying your drink? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, it’s important that you put a plan in place to quit. If you don’t, there is a good chance you’ll end up at our office due to a painful dental injury, like a crack in your enamel.