Infinity Dental Care
Emergency Dentist – Hillsboro, OR
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Is somebody in your household feeling a lot of dental pain? Have they just been in an accident, or do they have a severe toothache? Taking the right action in the middle of a dental emergency can mean the difference between saving or losing a tooth—do you know what to do? Fortunately for the people of Hillsboro, they only need to remember one thing: call Infinity Dental Care. Our team is ready and able to accept emergency patients, and we do our best to schedule a same-day appointment so we can help someone out of pain as fast as possible.
Why Choose Infinity Dental Care for Emergency Dental Care?
- We work hard to achieve same day emergency exam appointments
- General dentistry, pediatric dentistry and oral surgery – Dr. Kalluri does it all!
- In-network with most PPO dental insurance plans
What We Do in a Dental Emergency
- After you get in touch with our office, we’ll do everything we can to get you seen the same day you call. At the very least, we’ll be able to get you scheduled for an appointment. The last thing you should do is assume your emergency will improve on its own
- When you arrive for your appointment, we’ll check you in and get you seen by Dr. Kalluri as soon as possible. During your exam, she will ask about your symptoms and locate the source of your dental emergency. This may include digital X-rays if the issue is not easily visible.
- From there, our office will formulate a treatment plan that addresses your dental emergency directly and works to keep it from coming back. While common treatments to address dental emergencies may include CEREC crowns, root canal therapy, or tooth extractions, other services may be considered if necessary.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
Whether you’re dealing with a broken/knocked out tooth or a bad toothache, you should definitely seek out professional care as soon as you can. This will allow our team to quickly take care of any pain as well as reduce the damage to the teeth. In the meantime, there are also a few things you can do in the time before you’re able to reach our dental office that will help you get control of the situation.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies
The stress of dealing with a dental emergency is overwhelming enough as it is without having to also worry about paying for your treatment. At Infinity Dental Care, not only are we an in-network provider with dozens of insurance companies, but we’re also committed to doing everything we can to help our patients have a hassle-free and smooth experience. If our patients need urgent dental care, the last factor that we want them to be considering is the cost. Our team is happy to answer any questions or concerns that you have so you can repair your smile without having to worry.
What Factors Influence The Cost of an Emergency Visit?
There are several factors that can influence the cost of your emergency appointment. After we examine your X-rays and conduct a visual inspection of your mouth, we’ll discuss each of the following with you:
- What type of treatment you will require
- Whether you need sedation
- If you require a follow-up appointment
- The severity of the damage that occurred to your mouth
Based on these unique details, we’ll develop a treatment plan that will fix the current problem as well as prevent additional issues from forming down the road. Feel free to ask us any questions that you may have after our inspection of your mouth.
Different Payment Options Make Emergency Care Easy
At Infinity Dental Care, we hope to give our patients plenty of financing and payment options so they don’t have to worry about their appointment causing them financial hardship. That’s why we’re a proud in-network provider for dozens of insurance plans, including Aetna, BlueCross/BlueShield, and Cigna, to name just a few. We also gladly work with CareCredit so patients can create easy and manageable payment plans with little to no interest. If you have any questions about how to pay for your treatment or would like us to help you find out if your procedure will be covered by your insurance, don’t hesitate to ask!
Scheduling Your Appointment Before It’s Too Late
Some patients consider putting off their dental emergency appointment to see if their pain will subside on its own. However, this often only results in additional discomfort and damage to your mouth. Although you may consider doing this in an effort to save money on treatment, it will likely cost more, because the issue you face will require a more invasive procedure the longer that it’s left to develop.
How to Prevent Dental Emergencies
Even though we provide fast and effective emergency dental care in Hillsboro, we always want to give our patients with the information they need to prevent injuries from occurring in the first place. Here are some tips to help you prevent dental emergencies in Hillsboro by keeping your teeth and gums healthy:
Don’t Neglect Checkups and Cleanings
Everyone should visit their dentist twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. At these appointments, we remove harmful plaque and tartar from the teeth to reduce your risk of cavities and gum disease. We also thoroughly examine your teeth for signs of any developing oral health problems. The sooner we can address such issues, the less likely it is that you will become an emergency dental patient in the future.
Maintain Good Oral Hygiene Habits at Home
The most important preventive step that you can take to avoid visiting our emergency dental office in Hillsboro is to brush, floss, and rinse your mouth daily. These actions remove harmful substances such as plaque and food debris from the surface of your teeth, ensuring that bacteria don’t accumulate in your mouth and cause oral health problems. If you have questions about how to care for your teeth at home, request an appointment with us. We are happy to provide personalized coaching!
Watch What You Eat
Harmful oral bacteria that are known to cause cavities, gum disease, and tooth infections love to feed off of substances commonly found in processed food, especially sugars and carbohydrates. This means that if you regularly snack on such treats, it can turn your mouth into the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive in. Instead, try substituting healthier snacks into your daily diet, such as fresh fruits and vegetables that contain high amounts of water and necessary vitamins and minerals.
Wear a Mouthguard
If you play sports, you should wear a mouthguard whenever you are on the field or court. Not only will it reduce the risk of damage to your teeth and gums, but it could also lower your risk of concussion! Custom mouthguards from a dentist tend to be more effective than ones you can buy over the counter.
You might need a different type of mouthguard if you grind your teeth at night. A nightguard can place a barrier between your upper and lower teeth, reducing the chances that you will break your enamel or cause premature wear and tear on your precious smile.
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Using your teeth to open packages or cut the tags off of new clothing can seem like a convenient solution. Unfortunately, doing so can easily damage your teeth, causing chips and cracks. It is always best to use a tool, such as scissors or a knife, instead. Carrying a small multi-tool with you may help you to resist the temptation to use your teeth for something other than what they were designed for.
Dental Emergency FAQ’s
Being in the midst of a dental emergency can be stressful, but it’s important to stay calm and collected because acting fast is important. Whether your child broke a tooth or you’re having a severe toothache, at Infinity Dental Care, we offer the specialized care you need. Dr. Kalluri understands the importance of providing high-quality emergency dental care that sets you up for a future of oral success despite experiencing dental trauma, which is why patients feel so comfortable in her care.
When should I visit the local ER instead of my emergency dentist?
Unfortunately, dental offices aren’t equipped to handle certain urgent medical emergencies, which is why some patients may need to visit their local emergency room before coming to Infinity Dental Care. If you’re in a life-threatening situation or any of these symptoms, your ER should be the first stop you make:
- Uncontrollable swelling that impacts your ability to breathe.
- Deep facial lacerations.
- Broken or fractured jaw.
- Dislocated jaw.
- Unbearable oral pain outside of your emergency dentist’s office hours.
Once you receive the immediate medical attention you need, our emergency dentist will work quickly to restore the health and appearance of your smile. So, be sure to contact us immediately after!
Why do I need to get a root canal?
Many patients hear their emergency dentist say the words “root canal” and immediately panic. Although this treatment has a terrible reputation for being painful, it actually eases your discomfort and is a virtually pain-free process.
When the innermost portion of your tooth that contains thousands of nerves, called the pulp, becomes attacked by harmful oral bacteria, it leads to a tooth infection. The most common sign of this is a severe, throbbing toothache that won’t go away. At Infinity Dental Care, we preserve natural teeth by removing this infected pulp and restoring the structure of your damaged tooth with a dental crown. That way, you can keep your natural smile completely intact.
Will my toothache go away on its own?
Sometimes, it’s easy to be too optimistic about an oral health problem being able to sort itself out because we don’t want to deal with the hassle of visiting the emergency dentist. However, this is not the best decision to make for your oral health. As much as we’d like to think that a severe toothache will just disappear on its own, it typically only gets worse, resulting in the need for more invasive and costly treatments. Your best bet is to contact our office as soon as you notice any out-of-the-ordinary symptoms so we can treat the issue before it spreads or becomes worse.
Will my dental insurance cover an emergency visit?
Because every situation and dental insurance plan varies so drastically, it’s impossible to estimate what case would or would not be covered by your benefits. The best way to find out is to contact your insurance company directly. Fortunately, at Infinity Dental Care, we’re an in-network provider with almost every major dental insurance plan, allowing us to maximize our patients’ coverage and help them leave with minimal or no out-of-pocket costs.