When emergencies happen, we do have text services, okay, and a lot of times I’ll get the text or one of my staff will get the text. And I have actually, over my career, for emergencies, I have been in the office on Labor Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Christmas Eve. We tend, now it’s a little bit easier because we can text the patient back and forth and try to figure out how bad that emergency is what we could do, or whether we just need to call in a prescription, which we do, or whether the patient needs to be seen immediately.
A small little anecdote, I had a patient’s daughter, probably a couple of years ago. She went out with her friends, she was a teenage girl. She went out with her friends in the city, she went drinking, she was in a parking lot, she missed a step and landed on her face, okay.
She actually called me on a Sunday morning, about 3 a.m. I met her at the office by 7.30, Sunday morning, took care of her, got her taken care of, did some temporary cosmetic work so she could live her life, okay. And then ultimately over the next period of time, we took care of her and now she’s fine. Obviously a lot sooner than this, but whatever it takes.
I mean, the patient comes first.
Stop Dental Pain With an Emergency Dentist in Plainview
Dental pain doesn’t follow a schedule. When you’re experiencing an emergency, the last thing you need is the added stress of searching for help. You can visit our team at Woodpoint Dental to gain back peace of mind about your dental health. Your emergency dentist in Plainview will:
- Stop your pain quickly with immediate and targeted care
- Diagnose the root cause to prevent future problems
- Provide same-day treatment, whenever possible, for urgent cases
- Provide a clear plan to restore your dental health
- Work with your schedule for prompt care
- Explain costs upfront and provide flexible payment options
Call 516-347-7133 for an appointment. We’re open as late as 6 p.m. for your convenience.
Find Relief & Get Back Your Healthy Smile
When you arrive, our team will examine your mouth, take some quick digital X-rays if we need them, and get the full picture of your situation. Depending on your unique needs, your dentist will recommend:
- Tooth Fillings – Your dentist can fix damaged teeth fast with natural-looking composite fillings that preserve your tooth structure.
- Root Canal – End tooth pain with gentle root canal treatment. It saves your natural tooth and restores your healthy smile.
- Dental Crown – For more serious damage or decay, restore your tooth with a strong, custom-fitted crown. You’ll avoid further dental damage.
- Dental Bridge – Replace missing teeth with a custom bridge that restores your smile and bite function.
- Gum Disease Treatment – Stop pain and bleeding with thorough gum treatment that tackles both pain and infection.
- Oral Surgery – When needed, your dentist will perform gentle tooth removal. Then they’ll discuss replacement options to restore your smile.
Call 516-347-7133 for an appointment with your emergency dentist in Plainview. For non-emergencies, you can also schedule online.
Yes, we certainly can! Call us now for any dental emergencies, and we will get you into the office as soon as possible to get you the fast help you need to feel better soon and save your smile. In many cases, this means we’ll see you the same day.
Some of the emergencies we treat most often are cracked and broken teeth, broken dental restorations, and painful toothaches caused by infection. You should see us as soon as possible if you’ve lost or damaged a tooth, if you are bleeding and having trouble getting it to stop, or if you’re experiencing any kind of pain.
Anticipating every potential dental emergency is impossible, but proactive measures can lower the chances of encountering such issues. Adhering to ADA guidelines by maintaining daily oral hygiene practices like brushing and flossing, along with scheduling routine dental cleanings, minimizes the likelihood of tooth infections and gum disease. Additionally, wearing athletic mouthguards while engaging in sports activities provides added protection against dental injuries.