Emergency Dentist – Oklahoma City, OK
Contact Us for Fast Pain Relief
If you or your child are experiencing a lot of dental pain, relief is only a phone call away. When you call Grand Dental Studio with an emergency, our Oklahoma City emergency dentist and team will do everything they can to see you as soon as possible. We’re often able to treat emergency dental patients the same day that they call in, so when you need dental care right away, don’t hesitate to contact Grand Dental Studio!
Why Choose Grand Dental Studio for Emergency Dentistry?
- Same-Day Appointments Available
- Welcomes Insurance & Offers Financing
- Expert & Caring Dental Team
How We Treat Dental Emergencies
- Step 1: Call Our Team Right Away. Be sure to contact our dental office immediately if you suspect you have a dental emergency, that way we can pencil you in for a same-day appointment if possible.
- Step 2: Get Customized First-Aid Instructions. While on the phone, our team can provide you with personalized basic first-aid directions on how to address your situation until you’re able to see us.
- Step 3: Schedule an Emergency Appointment. Once you arrive for your appointment, we’ll evaluate your situation and focus on alleviating any pain or discomfort while understanding the root cause and severity of your emergency.
- Step 4: Discuss Your Treatment Solutions. After we’ve examined your oral health, we’ll review our findings and discuss your treatment options as well as the overall cost and the details of the process.
- Step 5: Receive the Swift, Compassionate Care You Need. Once you and our team have mapped out your specific treatment plan, we can begin immediately so that you can return to enjoying a healthier and more comfortable smile.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
If you suspect that you’re dealing with a dental emergency, or you aren’t quite sure, the best thing to do is to call our office and notify us about your situation. One of the biggest signs that you’re experiencing an emergency is if you’re feeling pain or discomfort that distracts you from everyday life. This can typically be due to conditions like toothaches, loose teeth, broken teeth, lost teeth, missing restorations, and other dental injuries. Call our team if you aren’t certain if you’re dealing with an emergency, and we can give you directions on your next best steps. In the meantime, here are some of the most common dental emergencies we treat and what you can do about them before coming to visit us.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies
Since every person’s situation will be unique, you won’t be able to get a fixed price on your dental emergency treatment until you’ve come to see us. Fortunately, our team accepts dental insurance and will be more than happy to discuss the details of your plan. We also offer alternative financing to help make your emergency treatment more manageable for you.
Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies
Dental emergencies can often happen when you least expect them. However, in the majority of cases, the situation may have started because of an oral problem that could have been prevented early on. That’s why it’s important to practice good oral hygiene every day as well as visit our team every six months for checkups and cleanings. Implementing good preventive measures today can help you avoid more costly complications in the future.
Unparalleled Experience & Qualifications
Dr. Kirk and our team members have extensive experience in handling all types of dental emergencies, so no matter what your problem might be, you can trust that they’ll know exactly what to do. Our office also has some of the most advanced dental technology available today, enabling us to get a better look at a patient’s mouth and figure out a solution right away. We also have a number of sedation options that can help our patients be as comfortable as possible during stressful situations.
Tooth Extractions
While a tooth extraction is never our first choice, in certain emergencies, it’s the only choice! We may choose to remove a tooth if:
- It is too decayed to be repaired
- It is broken beyond the point of restoration
- Advanced periodontal disease has damaged the bone supporting it
- Decay in one tooth is starting to spread to the neighboring ones
Thanks to modern dental techniques including anesthetic and sedation, tooth extractions are now a practically painless procedure.
Root Canal Treatment
Extreme pain, sensitivity, or pressure in a single tooth can often be the result of an infection, one that has reached the inner layer of a tooth and damaged the sensitive nerve. To save this tooth and relieve the pain, our dentists can provide root canal treatment. For this, they will simply remove the compromised tissue, clean the tooth, and then rebuild the lost structure with a custom-made restoration. Despite its reputation, most patients report feeling little to no discomfort during or after this procedure.
Dental Emergency FAQS
Do you accept dental emergency walk-ins?
While we will never turn a patient away if they have a dental emergency, it is always best to call our office and schedule an appointment before showing up. We may not be able to accommodate walk-ins depending on our schedule and the time of day. We typically leave open space for emergencies, but this doesn’t help if we’re busy when you show up! So, the fastest way to get treatment is to call us so we can be ready and act immediately when you arrive.
Should I go to the ER for a dental emergency?
In most cases, you should NOT go to the ER or an urgent care clinic for a dental emergency. That’s because the personnel will be able to give you pain medication and antibiotics, but they won’t have the skill or equipment to fix the underlying problem. A better use of your time and money is to visit an emergency dentist like us—we’ll stop your discomfort AND take care of what is causing it. However, if a person has other serious injuries beyond those to the mouth, their jaw is likely broken, they are bleeding profusely, or they have difficulty breathing, THEN it’s best to go to the ER first.
How much does emergency dentistry cost?
There is no fixed price for emergency dentistry as the cost will be based on which procedures are needed to address the problem. A minor toothache can often be resolved with a root canal and a crown, while a severely broken tooth may call for an extraction and replacement. When you come to see us, our goal will be to get you out of pain first, and then we’ll discuss your treatment options. We’ll go over details like the associated costs, timeline, and whether your insurance coverage applies.
Does dental insurance cover emergency dentistry?
Yes, in most cases, dental insurance can be used to help pay for procedures associated with emergency dentistry. This can include everything from exams to X-rays to potential treatments like crowns, extractions, and more. The amount will depend on whether you’ve met your deductible and the specific terms of your policy, but we’ll go over all this with you so that you know what to expect BEFORE we provide any extensive treatment. For patients without insurance, we offer low-to-no-interest financing through CareCredit.
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