When you’re in the midst of a dental emergency, it can be more than a little bit of a challenge to think clearly enough to find a dentist that can help you. Emergency dentistry is widespread enough that finding someone you can trust may feel a little bit like finding a needle in a haystack.
If you need a couple of tips, here are a few qualities you may want to look for in an emergency dentist.
Proximity
When you’re dealing with a really significant oral health problem, the last thing you’re going to want to do is drive across town to find someone who can help you. This is especially true if you’re driving yourself.
While a dentist’s expertise and skills are all vitally important, having a dentist close by is definitely great when you need care as quickly as possible.
Sedation
Dental emergencies can be stressful, but for some people, getting the dental treatment that they need is even more nerve-wracking. If you’re someone who isn’t typically the biggest fan of the dentist’s office, you might want to find someone who offers sedation dentistry.
Sedatives like nitrous oxide can make getting necessary dental care much more comfortable, but using these drugs requires specific licensing that not every dentist possesses. For that reason, you may need to look specifically for those dentists who are certified to administer sedation dentistry.
Treatments
If you’re just dealing with a toothache, you might not be able to tell exactly what’s causing it or what treatment is going to be necessary. However, if you think you might need a root canal or a tooth extraction, you should know that not every dentist is going to be able to offer you that. Some will have to refer you elsewhere.
In the case of your emergency dentist, you should probably make sure that they offer root canals to their patients. You might also want to find a practice that has an in-house oral surgeon in case a complex tooth extraction is necessary.
About Our Practice
Welcome to Dr. Euksuzian and Dr. Braatz Family and Cosmetic Dentistry! We know that dentistry doesn’t always have a great reputation, which is why we work so hard to provide our patients with a thoroughly positive experience. We make it a point of pride to be able to change people’s views about oral healthcare one smile at a time.
If you have any questions about a dental emergency, we can be reached at our website or by phone at (609) 245-5184.
