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Emergency Dentist – Commack, NY
We’re Here When You Need Us
Emergency dental care is part of the many services we offer here at Silfa Dental. No matter the type of injury you sustain, we offer same-day, after-hour, and weekend assistance for dental emergencies in Commack. Simply call our office and let us know about the problem you’re experiencing. We’ll work quickly to get you the help you need.
Why Choose Silfa Dental for Emergency Dentistry?
- Same-Day, Weekend, and After-Hour Appointments Available
- Sedation Dentistry for Anxious Patients
- Tailor-Made Plans to Meet Patients’ Needs
How We Treat Dental Emergencies
- Call our office – Start by calling our dental office to let us know you need professional help. We’ll identify a time you can come in for immediate care.
- Perform a thorough examination – Dr. Silfa will check your mouth using advanced technology and techniques to identify the problem.
- Analyze findings – Once we’ve located the problem, we’ll analyze our findings and create a personalized treatment plan.
- Administer treatment – After you’re satisfied with the recommended approach, we’ll begin to repair your smile.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
At Silfa Dental, we treat all kinds of dental emergencies. From chipped and cracked teeth to soft tissue injuries, lost dental crowns, sensitive teeth, and even broken dentures, we can help you care for your smile at home before it’s time to see a member of our team.
Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies
Whether you’ve knocked out a tooth or your gums bleed every time you floss, you can trust that our Commack dental team is here to help. That said, we know how painful and stressful dental emergencies can be, so we also want to do our part to prevent common oral health problems and injuries. With this in mind, here are a few steps we recommend taking to protect your smile from harm:
Schedule a Dental Visit Twice a Year
At your six-month checkup with Dr. Silfa, he completes an oral cancer screening, examines the condition of any existing dental work, checks each tooth, and looks at your gums. The goal? To catch decay, infections, and other common oral health problems in the early stages. If he finds anything noteworthy, he will bring it to your attention, discuss the next steps, and answer any questions you have. Not only will this help keep your smile healthy, but it will also reduce your risk of dental damage!
Maintain Good Oral Hygiene At Home
Of course, you also need to take good care of your smile between visits. While that starts with brushing, it doesn’t end there. In fact, brushing only cleans about 60% of the surface of your teeth. To reduce your risk of cavities and other serious oral health problems, you also need to floss and rinse with an ADA-approved mouthwash each morning or evening.
Don’t Overindulge on Sugary Foods
You’ve probably been told not to overindulge on ice cream, candy, and other sugary treats. That’s because doing so dramatically increases your risk of tooth decay! It’s also important that you exercise caution with crunchy foods, like hard pretzels, raw almonds, and popcorn, since they can chip or crack your enamel. Instead, fill your plate with mostly nutrient-dense foods, like cottage cheese, oatmeal, bananas, and cooked carrots.
Wear a Mouthguard During Sports
Patients often think they don’t need a mouthguard if they don’t play a contact sport. That’s not the case! After all, you can accidentally fall when you ride your bike, jog, or rollerblade. Plus, many patients often subconsciously grind/clench their teeth when they are working out, which is why it’s even more important to wear one while exercising. If you don’t have one already, don’t hesitate to let us know so we can have a custom one made for you.
Don’t Use Your Teeth as Tools
Smoking is often the first bad habit patients are encouraged to break. The truth is that is just one of many. To decrease your risk of dental damage, we also recommend not biting your nails, chewing on ice cubes, or using your teeth as tools. Even something as simple as using your teeth to remove plastic wrapping can end up requiring an emergency visit to our office.
Understanding the Cost of Emergency Dentistry
Are you interested in learning more about the cost of emergency dentistry in Commack? If so, you’re in the right place! Below, you will find some helpful information on the topic, including the financial solutions available to make the price affordable.
Every Dental Emergency is Different – Here’s Why
The cost of the emergency exam is usually quite nominal. What largely impacts the price you pay is the type of dental injury at hand and the restorative treatment (or treatments) needed to fix it. That’s why we can’t provide you with an accurate estimate of the price until we’ve taken the necessary X-rays, completed a visual exam, and reviewed all of your treatment options. From there, we can review the financial solutions we offer, answer any questions you have, and get to work on restoring your healthy, pain-free smile.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Emergencies?
Some dental plans do include a free emergency exam and cover between 50% and 80% of the cost of restorative care. Of course, there is also a lot of fine print that needs to be considered, including waiting periods. If you’re not familiar with your benefits, don’t hesitate to take a look at the fine print on your plan or call your provider directly with any questions you have!
Other Options for Making Dental Emergencies Affordable
To make everything from essential preventive care to sudden emergency dentistry more affordable, we offer our patients two financial solutions:
- Our In-House Loyalty Membership Program – When you join, you get a significant discount on both preventive and restorative care. Plus, there aren’t any waiting periods, maximums, deductibles, or age limits.
- Flexible Financing – At our office, we welcome Proceed Finance, LendingPoint, Cherry, and CareCredit. That way, you can break up the cost of your care into smaller, more manageable chunks that fit within your budget.
How Taking Care Of Your Smile Can Save You Money
Remember, taking the “wait and see” approach will only make it worse. So, if you are dealing with any abnormal dental symptoms – from tender gums to pain when biting down – don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment so we can determine what the root of the problem is. Treating it right away will protect your smile from further harm and your wallet from more costly care.
It’s also important that we mention how preventable many common dental problems are, including tooth decay and gum disease. That’s why we encourage our patients to implement good habits into their daily routine, like brushing for two full minutes each morning and flossing every night before bed. It’s also important that you visit us every six months so we can routinely scan for cavities, infections, chips, and other common dental problems.
Dental Emergency FAQs
What If My Toothache Suddenly Disappears?
If your toothache suddenly disappears, you might assume that’s because the cavity or infection is gone. Usually, the opposite is true: the damage is so severe that the nerve has died. That’s why it’s so important that you schedule an appointment with our emergency dentist in Commack if there is a change in your symptoms. At your visit, Dr. Silfa will complete a comprehensive oral exam, assess the severity of the damage, and determine the best way to restore your healthy, beautiful smile.
Should I Visit the Emergency Room First for Dental Emergencies?
Patients in pain often assume that they should go to the ER. However, hospitals don’t usually have dentists on-staff. So, if you have a toothache, a crack in your enamel, or a loose dental crown, they will alleviate any pain you’re experiencing and refer you to our office.
With all of that said, there is an important exception: if you are experiencing any potentially life-threatening symptoms (i.e., uncontrollable bleeding, difficulty swallowing, trouble breathing), you should head to the ER immediately.
Should I Worry About a Chipped Tooth If It Doesn’t Hurt?
If you aren’t experiencing sensitivity, soreness, or any other abnormal symptoms, same-day care likely isn’t necessary. Of course, you should still get in touch with us to schedule an appointment before the end of the week. This is crucial because – the more time that passes – the more likely it is that the tooth will break further or an infection will develop. We want to provide the necessary care before that happens.
What Can and Can’t You Eat with a Chipped or Cracked Tooth?
It probably goes without saying that you should avoid hard pretzels, whole apples, raw almonds, and other extremely crunchy foods. Instead, you should stick to a soft foods diet consisting of plain yogurt, seedless fruit smoothies, cottage cheese, and the like. Do your best to chew on the opposite side of your mouth as well!
What Does Chronic Bad Breath Mean?
Even a slight odor on your breath can cause you to feel self-conscious and retreat into your shell. The good news is that sometimes the fix is as simple as removing pungent foods from your diet, like fish. If that doesn’t work, and you brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash consistently, then don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment at our office. That way, we can determine if an untreated oral health problem, like gum disease, is the root of the problem.
Is a Cavity a Dental Emergency?
Since cavities typically become more severe the longer they are left untreated, you definitely shouldn’t take the “wait and see” approach for too long. In fact, we recommend giving us a call when you first realize that something is wrong, whether it’s bleeding when you floss or persistent sensitivity. Not only does this ensure that we can alleviate any pain you’re experiencing, but it ensures that we can restore the look, health, and function of your tooth.
