How to Find an Emergency Dentist Near You Fast!
No doubt about it, dental emergencies are no fun! And it’s worse if you’re in between dentists. Maybe you’ve moved, or your family dentist retired and you don’t have a new one. How do you find an emergency dentist near you, pronto?
Relax! For starters, you can just call us. We’d be happy to be your emergency dentist. We’re accepting new patients — even for dental emergencies and we’ve never seen you before. We’re in Cincinnati near Sharonville and Blue Ash. We believe in gentle dentistry. And we can get you in right away — maybe even today!
Here’s how you can find a great emergency dentist near you. If your filling fell out, you have tooth crown pain, or you have a cracked or broken filling, don’t worry. Just research your options and call a dentist near you right away.
Decide if You Have a Dental Emergency
The first step is to decide if you actually have a dental emergency. You can always call our dentist office in Cincinnati or Sharonville to check. Do you feel tooth crown pain? Is your mouth bleeding and not stopping? Are your gums infected or swollen? Did you break or crack a filling? Do you have broken or knocked out teeth? Even if your filling fell out but you’re feeling no pain, you still need to see an emergency dentist.
Find an Emergency Dentist Near You
If you don’t already have a dentist and have dental insurance, call your insurance company to see which dentists near you are in your network. This way, more of your costs will be covered, including for dental emergencies.
If you don’t have dental insurance, don’t worry. The good news is you can use any dentist near you who is accepting new patients. Don’t panic about the cost. If you really need treatment, there are options like CareCredit that can help pay for dental costs that aren’t in your budget. And your dentist might be willing to accept payment plans. What’s most important is getting the care that you need.
Word of mouth is an effective way to find a great dentist. Talk to your friends, family, and co-workers. (Co-workers are great because they are likely on the same insurance plan and are probably treated in network.) Who have they worked with that they like? What were their experiences?
Give any potential dentists near you a call right away. See who can get you in.
Try to Save Any Lost Fillings, Crowns or Teeth
Do your best to save any loose fillings, crowns, or teeth. It’s not the end of the world if you don’t (and it’s okay if you swallow them), but we might be able to reattach the missing piece (yes, even teeth). If you have a broken tooth, soak the tooth in milk and bring it in.
Are You In Pain?
When you call our Cincinnati office for a dental emergency, we’ll likely ask if you are in pain. If your filling fell out and you feel no pain, we likely don’t need to see you immediately. (This is pretty common if that tooth has had a root canal.) It’s still important we see you regardless, since the emergency will still be ongoing and needs to be addressed.