{"id":810,"date":"2024-06-20T19:38:01","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T19:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/?p=810"},"modified":"2024-07-25T19:42:31","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T19:42:31","slug":"how-to-choose-an-emergency-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/20\/how-to-choose-an-emergency-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose an Emergency Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Who can you trust in a time of crisis? If your house is on fire, you can rely on the fire department to come to your aid. When you need good advice, your best friend is always there to lend an ear and some words of wisdom. But when you have a dental emergency, how do you know where to turn? Finding a good emergency dentist<\/a> shouldn\u2019t be something you leave until the last minute. Knowing who you can call before a crisis even occurs can help you act swiftly and potentially save you time, money, and even your teeth. Don\u2019t make the wrong decision about your oral health care: here\u2019s what you should look for when selecting an emergency dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Same Day \/ Night \/ Saturday Appointments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wouldn\u2019t it be nice if dental emergencies followed a schedule and only occurred during regular business hours? In a perfect world, we wouldn\u2019t need night or Saturday appointments, but unfortunately accidents don\u2019t always happen at opportune times. When selecting an emergency dentist, be sure to check their hours so you aren\u2019t left wasting valuable time searching online for a new practice that\u2019s open when you need it during a crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treatment Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When choosing an emergency dentist, be sure that they offer a wide range of services that are useful to you. If you have dental implants, for example, you should choose a dentist who is implant trained, or if you have cosmetic features like veneers, you should look for someone who regularly offers them, so you\u2019re not turned away if you need assistance if your emergency involves them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sedation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s natural to feel scared or stressed out if you\u2019re injured or not feeling well. If you suffer from dental anxiety, finding an emergency dentist who offers sedation options can help make a bad situation a little easier, so make sure to check if your new practice offers it if this is important to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Variety of Ages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are a parent, the last thing you want to do is make your child wait for urgent care in an urgent situation. When selecting an emergency dentist, make sure the dentist will treat patients of all ages so you can manage your family\u2019s care together under one roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atmosphere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you may not be too concerned about the aesthetics of your dentist\u2019s office in an a crisis, the atmosphere of the practice can really make a big difference in helping you stay calm. Be sure to check out any amenities your dentist offers that could be useful during your appointment, such as heated shoulder wraps or wine and beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Lasting Bond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, don\u2019t be a stranger to your new dentist. Allowing your dental team to get to know you ahead of time will go a long way towards helping you feel at ease if an emergency occurs. Furthermore, when you attend your regularly scheduled dental exam appointments, you are less likely to have a dental emergency in the first place, which can save you a lot of stress down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t just wait until a time of crisis to choose an emergency dentist. Planning for the unthinkable can help you reduce anxiety and get you the care you need without unnecessary delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The team at LIC Dental Associates<\/a> provides a wide range of services to patients of all ages. From general exams to dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, and even emergency dental services, we deliver quality care for the whole family in one convenient practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are experiencing a dental emergency or if you\u2019d like to be better prepared if an urgent situation arises, please visit our website<\/a> or call us at 718-530-6539 and schedule an appointment today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Who can you trust in a time of crisis? If your house is on fire, you can rely on the fire department to come to your aid. When you need good advice, your best friend is always there to lend an ear and some words of wisdom. But when you have a dental emergency, how […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/810"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=810"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/810\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":812,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/810\/revisions\/812"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=810"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=810"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=810"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}