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Helpful Tips in Choosing an Emergency Dentist

December 2, 2021

Choosing the best Marco Island emergency dentist is important to sever the pain or discomfort you may experience any time of the day. This article will give helpful tips in choosing an emergency dentist you can rush to whenever the need arises.  

But you may ask why you need to choose one now even though you don't need their help yet. That is because, by the time a dental emergency happens, it may be too late to choose an emergency dentist you can ask for help. The results of a dental emergency can vary based on the swiftness or delay of an intervention.  

With that being said, it pays when you know where and who to count on for an unscheduled appointment.

Marco Island emergency dentist showing x-ray to patient

Choosing Your Emergency Dentist

 

Choose Someone Nearby

You wouldn't want to drive for hours while a dental emergency is staring you in the eye. During an emergency, every second counts.  

Find Out What Services They Provide

Finding a dentist who caters to all types of dental emergencies will make things a lot easier. Common dental emergencies include, but are not limited to, loose, knocked-out, chipped, or broken teeth, toothache, and abscess. Additionally, it's best if that dentist can perform dental restorations should there be a need for tooth extraction and replacement on the same day.  

Ask What Ages They Treat

If you have adults and kids in the family, you should consider getting a dentist that can handle all of them. We can never be too sure what life throws at us or whether they come one at a time. When you're plagued with a dental emergency with both an adult and a kid, it helps if you only need to go to one dentist for both dental needs.  

Having a dentist who can only accept adult patients won't make the choice family-friendly.  

Marco Island emergency dentist giving urgent care to patient

Choose the Best Marco Island Emergency Dentist  

If you need an emergency dentist for your family, visit our contact page at Island Paradise Dental today.  

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