Emergency Dentist – Portage, IN

Dental emergencies tend to happen suddenly by nature, leaving patients worried and in pain. Thankfully, it can make a world of difference to know that you already have Advanced Dental Concepts in your corner for same-day emergency assistance! Dr. Hayes and Dr. Khan are ready to help you find the relief that you deserve. If you’re ever in need of urgent dental care, give us a call!

Why Choose Advanced Dental Concepts for Emergency Dentistry?

• Same-Day Emergency Appointments
• Two Experienced, Caring Dental Experts
• Sedation for Nervous or Anxious Patients

How We Treat Dental Emergencies

When a dental emergency strikes, our team is ready to help you resolve it by following these four steps:

• Scheduling a Same-Day Appointment: We’ll make arrangements to see you as soon as we can – on the same day whenever possible. Our team can help you manage your situation while you wait for your appointment by providing first-aid tips that will be customized based on the symptoms you describe to us over the phone.
• Performing an Emergency Exam: Naturally, we’ll need to learn more about your situation before we can determine the best options for treatment. As such, when you arrive for your emergency appointment, we’ll perform a thorough examination of your mouth.
• Sharing Our Findings: We’ll review the results of our examination with you and explain the situation as clearly as possible. Then, we’ll put together a treatment plan based on your needs. Rest assured that the plan will be made while taking your feedback into consideration, and we’ll make sure that you’re aware of the cost and the likely treatment timeline.
• Carrying Out the Treatment Plan: From dental crowns to root canal treatments, we’ll perform whatever procedures are necessary to stop your pain and help you reclaim a healthy smile.

The Most Common Dental Emergencies

Dental emergencies come in many different forms, but they all require prompt attention if you want to prevent them from leading to even more severe problems. Here are some of the most common emergency cases we treat, so please take a look if you’re unsure whether or not your symptoms fall under this umbrella:

Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies

Since no two dental emergencies are alike, it should come as no surprise that the cost of treating them is not set in stone. Our team can give you a reliable estimate of how much you can expect to pay, but we can only do so once we have a firm grasp of the cause and severity of your emergency. If you’re worried about being able to fit the cost of your care into your budget, we are ready to help you explore your payment options; we accept many major insurance plans, and we can help you apply for CareCredit financing.

Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies

The best way to minimize the chances of a dental emergency occurring is to take proper care of your smile. Remember to brush your teeth at least two times a day, and turn flossing into a daily habit. Be sure to break any bad habits that can damage teeth, like chewing on ice or using your mouth to tear open packages. If you play any kind of sport, wear a mouthguard in order to keep your teeth safe.

Root Canal Treatment

Root canals may have a “scary” reputation, but this type of treatment is actually ideal if you are suffering from a severe toothache. Excessive oral pain is often caused by advanced infection within the tooth’s inner pulp. Our dentists will carefully access this area and remove the pulp along with the infectious bacteria, thoroughly cleaning the tooth’s natural structure and filling it with a biocompatible substitute. After sealing the area shut to prevent further inflammation, the placement of a brand-new dental crown or filling is the finishing touch.

With the help of today’s advanced tools and techniques, root canal treatment is no more uncomfortable than the placement of a typical filling. Better yet, its success rate is over 90%, and most patients can maintain their treated teeth for the rest of their lives with the help of regular maintenance.

Tooth Extractions

While our team will do everything we possibly can to protect and preserve natural teeth, their loss can sometimes be an unfortunate necessity. When this situation is at hand, we will perform extraction safely and comfortably here in Portage, IN. Some of the most common reasons for extraction include:

• When one or more teeth must be removed to make way for orthodontic treatment or the placement of a new denture.
• When advanced tooth decay or a traumatic injury has damaged too much of the natural structure to support restorative treatment.
• When the third molars (“wisdom teeth”) are impacted, overcrowded, or otherwise threatening the patient’s wellbeing.