When facing a dental emergency, it’s crucial that you get quality care for your mouth. You’ll suffer pain, tooth loss, or worse if you don’t. Therefore, you’ll want to find a good emergency dentist ahead of time. Knowing one to see on short notice will improve future treatment results. Luckily, your local Cambria dental practice can help you with this search. To that end, here are four things you should look for in a good emergency dentist.
Close Location & Accessible Hours
Firstly, your ideal emergency dentist should be someone close to home. Dental emergencies are time-sensitive, so a long drive to the office won’t help. That situation would only stress you out and make your issue more worrying. So, try to find a specialist within 20-30 minutes of your neighborhood.
At the same time, make sure the dentist has accessible hours. A dental emergency could happen in the evening or on the weekend. In such cases, it’d be best to see a dentist during those times.
Professional Memberships
When choosing an emergency dentist, learn which professional groups (if any) they belong to. The best ones have memberships in the American Dental Association, as they keep up with the latest dental knowledge and methods. Such dentists also adhere to the ADA code of conduct, which ensures you’ll be treated well.
In light of these facts, try to find a dentist who belongs to the ADA or a similar organization. You can trust them to provide top-notch care.
Comprehensive Emergency Care
A good dentist can provide the treatment(s) you need. That being the case, find one who treats patients on an emergency basis. Furthermore, ensure they offer comprehensive urgent care – you don’t want to see a dentist who can’t give you a vital root canal.
If possible, your dentist will also be qualified in restoration and cosmetic options. That way, you could get all dental work done under one roof.
Willingness to Work with Insurance
Remember, not all dental practices accept every type of dental insurance. You’d thus be wise to ask a dentist if they’ll submit a claim to your carrier. Otherwise, you’ll have to pay out of pocket for your urgent visit.
Should you not have dental insurance, there are still options. Just ask a potential dentist whether they offer discounts or flexible financing. These services could save you a lot of money in the long run.
As you can see, knowing what to look for in a good emergency dentist is essential. So, memorize the items above for when you next get urgent dental care!
About the Practice
Cambria Smiles is based in Cambria, CA. Led by Drs. Badhan, Van Sicklen, and Fratto, our practice offers warm and caring dentistry for all ages. To that end, we perform preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services, as well as emergency dental care. Our office also prides itself on being a certified provider of ClearCorrect® Cleare Braces. For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on our website or by phone at (805)-927-4811.