Dental emergencies are never pleasant, whether for you or your loved ones. The bright side is that your emergency dentist in Enterprise can help you through them! We at Dr. Schaffeld’s office are able to handle traumatic dental injuries and severe oral pain, so our team will gladly provide you with amazing support. Just see us – we’ll eliminate your smile’s aches and other issues. To find out how, please keep reading or book a same-day visit now!
While worrying during a dental emergency is easy, please stay calm. Our office will walk you through what to expect from your upcoming treatment. In particular, you’ll experience the following:
It’s always best to call us if you have a dental emergency, especially if it’s sudden. We can quickly schedule your visit and solve the problem in short order. That said, you can take steps to handle things while you wait for treatment; doing so even makes your final care smoother. Learn the details by clicking one (or more) of the icons below and using the related information.
Dental emergencies aren’t all the same, so the price of fixing one varies by patient. You’ll need to consult Dr. Schaffeld for an exact estimate; he’ll narrow down the final expense. Still, rest assured that we’ll do our utmost to make your care affordable. Our team will guide you through your treatment’s cost factors, dental insurance, and various ways to reduce prices. For more on the cost of dental emergencies, just keep reading or call our office.
Oftentimes, patients don’t think about serious dental injuries, like a knocked-out tooth or damaged restoration, until they find themselves in that situation. While you can’t always prevent dental emergencies, you can reduce your risk of having one. Just remember to use tips like the ones below!
Routine dental visits are crucial when it comes to preventing dental emergencies. How? Well, we check for tooth decay, gum disease, loose restorations, and other warning signs of trouble during the exam. That way, if we see anything abnormal, we can quickly bring it to your attention and address the root of the problem before it requires emergency care. So, if it’s been six months or longer since your last visit, make sure to get your next appointment on the calendar.
A solid oral hygiene routine will help keep your teeth strong, your gums healthy, and any existing dental work you have in good condition. The first step is brushing your teeth twice daily with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste (for two full minutes each time). The second step is flossing daily, and the third is rinsing with an ADA-approved mouthwash consistently. With habits like these in place, you can enjoy a healthy, happy, and beautiful smile for years!
If you eat lots of starchy and sugary foods, then there’s a good chance that you’ll wind up needing a tooth-colored filling, dental crown, or root canal. For similar reasons, we recommend steering clear of lollipops, candy canes, peanut brittle, and other snacks that are extremely crunchy. Instead, stick to a diet that consists of mostly nutrient-dense foods, like oatmeal, apples, carrots, and plain yogurt. That way, the risk of dental damage is significantly lower.
Wearing a mouthguard during sports, including non-contact ones, like skateboarding, is crucial. Otherwise, your teeth aren’t protected from rogue balls, accidental elbows to the face, bad falls, and other unforeseen impact. If you don’t have a custom one already, then schedule an appointment with us so we can begin the process of having a custom one made.
Important note: If you have Bruxism, wear a nightguard to protect your teeth from grinding/clenching!
Finally, don’t use your teeth as tools. This includes biting your nails, removing bottle caps with your teeth, chewing on ice cubes, and putting your keys in your mouth when your hands are full. Even if it’s a bit more inconvenient in the moment, you should always use the appropriate equipment.
