When it comes to your smile, you can’t always predict when you will need immediate dental care. That is why Dr. Siddharth Talsania and Dr. Mansi Talsania offer emergency dental care in Richardson, Texas. If you are suffering from sudden or severe tooth pain, have cracked or chipped a tooth, or have broken a dental restoration or appliance, contact our office at 972-848-5333 as soon as possible. We will schedule your next possible visit with our emergency dentists at Richland Dental.
A dental emergency is a situation that requires prompt attention from a dental professional. At our office, we understand that you cannot always plan when you will need our care. If you experience a dental emergency, we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible. We are happy to care for several types of dental emergencies, including:
Oftentimes, patients assume that there is a flat fee for emergency dental care. That’s not the case! After all, factors like the type of dental injury, the severity of the damage, and the restorative care needed have to be taken into account in order to provide you with an accurate price. Until your emergency exam, you can learn more general information about the cost, including if dental insurance typically covers a portion of it, right here.
There’s an entire spectrum of dental emergencies, ranging from minor damage, like a chipped tooth, to a knocked-out permanent tooth, all of which require different treatment plans to fix. That’s why our team must conduct an oral examination before being able to provide you with a cost estimate for your dental emergency visit. Once we’ve diagnosed the problem, we will walk you through our treatment recommendations and detailed cost estimates for each one. We will also discuss all of your payment options with you, ensuring you’re able to stay well within your budget.
Most dental insurance providers cover 100% of the cost of preventive care and between 50% and 80% of the cost of restorative dentistry, like dental crowns and root canal treatment. So, if you don’t have any waiting periods and you haven’t already hit your annual maximum, there’s a good chance that your provider will cover a portion of the cost! Our Richardson dental team is happy to welcome Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Delta Dental, and several other popular providers, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you need help understanding, using, or maximizing your coverage.
Don’t have dental insurance? That’s okay – that’s just one of the financial solutions we offer! We also welcome flexible financing with CareCredit, which allows you to break up the cost into smaller, more manageable monthly payments instead. We also have an in-house dental membership plan; the low annual fee includes two exams, X-rays, two regular cleanings, and more. For more details, get in touch with our Richardson dental team.
The good news is that many dental injuries – from small cavities to damaged restorations – can be prevented with the right best practices in place. In other words, prioritizing preventive care can save you money in the short and long term! The best place to start is with your at-home oral hygiene regimen, which should include brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash consistently. Then, add other habits into the mix, including coming to our office every six months and wearing a mouthguard during sports. Each of these habits may seem small on their own, but they play a big role in protecting your teeth and gums from harm when put together.
Sometimes, accidents happen. If that happens, don’t stress – you can turn to our Richardson dental team for help. That said, it’s always a good idea to do what you can to prevent cracked, fractured, and otherwise damaged teeth, which is why we’re sharing some preventive steps you can take to minimize your risk of experiencing a dental emergency. So, keep reading!
Twice a year, you should come to our office for a dental checkup and teeth cleaning. Why? To start, these routine visits allow us to examine the condition of your teeth and gums on an ongoing basis. If we see anything concerning, like tooth decay or the early stages of gum disease, we can intervene with the necessary restorative care right away.
Note: We also screen for non-dental issues during your exam, like oral cancer. So, make these appointments a priority!
If food particles, plaque, and the like are left on your teeth for extended periods of time, it won’t be long before oral health problems like tooth decay arise. That’s why we encourage our patients to take great care of their smiles at home too! That basically boils down to three things: brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash consistently.
Tip: Make sure you’re using the right products, like a soft-bristled toothbrush instead of a hard-bristled one.
Since drinks with added sugar can lead to decay and foods that are extremely crunchy can result in a chipped tooth, we recommend keeping soda, hard pretzels, and the like to a minimum. It’s best to instead fill your plate with foods that will benefit your oral and overall health, like fresh fruits and vegetables. You should also drink lots of water throughout the day to remove debris from your teeth, prevent dry mouth, and stay hydrated.
Patients often assume that they only need a mouthguard if they participate in a contact sport, like wrestling. However, a mouthguard is useful for so much more, including preventing damage from clenching your teeth while lifting weights or grinding your teeth while you sleep at night. At our Richardson dental office, we can take impressions of your teeth so a custom one can be made, ensuring it fits comfortably and functions optimally.
Do you smoke? Do you bite your nails? Do you chew on ice cubes? These are just a few habits that may seem harmless, but they can actually wreak havoc on your oral health. Simply put, to reduce your risk of sustaining a dental injury, like a fractured tooth, it’s important that you quit.
Tip: Reach out to us if you need assistance or have questions on anything pertaining to your oral health! We’re here to be a resource for you, especially when it comes to keeping your smile in tip-top shape.
It can be difficult to determine for sure what’s causing your discomfort without talking to you first. However, if you have a throbbing toothache, this is often indicative of a serious infection.
Sometimes, cracks or cavities can allow bacteria to creep inside the tooth, reaching the sensitive nerve tissue within. This is known as pulpitis. The bacteria can cause a serious, throbbing pain that seems like it’s radiating from within the tooth.
Pulpitis will only spread if left untreated. For that reason, it’s important to call us immediately if you suspect you may be dealing with this condition.
Dentures need to be strong enough to endure a lot of pressure on a day-to-day basis and are therefore constructed from specialized high-quality acrylic. Repairing such a prosthetic if it’s broken requires a professional, and attempting to fix it on your own will likely only lead to further damage.
Give us a call if your denture is broken in half and plan to use an older or spare denture in the meantime while yours is repaired.
If a tooth is knocked out, you should get it to our office as quickly as possible. The faster you move, the better the chances that it can be replaced.
You might think it’s a good idea to leave the tooth in a glass of water for transport. However, while you can use water to clean it, leaving the tooth soaking in it may damage the root tissue.
The best thing to do is actually to gently rinse the tooth off and place it back into your open socket. If that isn’t feasible, you could also place the tooth in a milk or saline solution while you bring it to our office.
If you want to be prepared for a dental emergency, you may consider creating a dental emergency kit. This contains everything you could need in case of a dental emergency in order to control the situation. These can be useful for parents, athletes prone to accidents, or anyone who is conscientious of their oral health.
Here are a few things you could keep in your emergency dental kit:
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Are you ready to start your smile journey? We would love to have you, and we invite you to call our office for an appointment. Whether you’re interested in preventive care, Invisalign , sleep apnea treatment , or something else, we look forward to warmly welcoming you to our dental family.
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