Emergency Dentistry – Maple Valley, WA
Stopping Dental Pain & Restoring Smiles
No matter where you are or what you are doing, an unexpected dental emergency may derail your day. However, with the help of our Four Corners Family Dentistry team, we can provide timely treatment to help you get out of pain. When calling our office to let us know what happened, we’ll work quickly to find a time when you can come in to be seen by our team. With the help of advanced dental technology, we’ll pinpoint the problem area and begin restoring your smile.
Why Choose Four Corners Family Dentistry for Emergency Dentistry?
- Comfort-Focused Dentistry Provided
- High-Resolution Visual Imaging for Accurate Detection
- Natural-Looking Restorative Solutions to Repair Smiles
How We Treat Dental Emergencies
- Contact Our Office: You will need to call our office right away. We will discuss the severity of the situation and recommend the best time for you to come in.
- Receive an Oral Examination: Our team will take the necessary images and perform an oral examination to identify the problem and determine how to treat it.
- Discuss Treatment Plan: Once we collect our findings, we will develop a treatment plan that we will discuss with you.
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Receive Restorative Care: If you agree to the proposed plan, we will either administer care the same day or schedule you to come in another day for more extensive treatment. Some of the most common restorative solutions include antibiotics, a dental filling or crown, root canal treatment, tooth extraction, etc.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
Do you know if you’re really experiencing a dental emergency? If not, do not worry. Below is a list of icons we treat. At Four Corners Family Dentistry, we believe that if you are unsure, do not hesitate to call our office for help.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies
We cannot determine the cost of your dental emergency until we see you in our office. This thorough evaluation allows us to determine the severity of the issue while also deciding how best to treat your injury. Since we offer many different restorative options in-house, we will need to choose which one will repair and restore your smile and oral health best. Once we develop a plan that works for you, we can discuss our available payment options, including dental insurance and flexible financing.
Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies
When it comes to avoiding dental emergencies, one of the best things you can do is take proper care of your teeth and gums with good oral hygiene. This reduces the risk of infection, cavities, gum disease, and other potentially harmful conditions. However, not all injuries are avoidable; even the best at-home hygiene habits may not be enough to eliminate all decay.
If you want to take extra precautions, though, you’ll need to:
- See our team for regular dental checkups and cleanings biannually
- Practice daily oral hygiene at home (i.e., brushing, flossing, rinsing)
- Stay away from hard, crunchy foods that can damage your teeth
- Do not use your teeth to open packages; instead, use scissors or another tool
- Quit smoking and using tobacco products
- Give up bad habits, like chewing on inanimate objects or eating ice
- Inquire about preventive treatment options (i.e., fluoride application, dental sealants, athletic mouthguards, nightguards, etc.)