When you are dealing with a toothache or another urgent oral health problem, your top priority should be to receive professional care. However, you might have some concerns weighing on you, such as, “I don’t have dental insurance. How much will this cost?” Fortunately, visiting an emergency dentist without insurance may be more affordable than you think! Learn what you should know in this blog post.
An Emergency Exam Is Relatively Affordable
When you arrive at your dentist’s office, your care team will perform an examination to determine what is causing the problem. This may include a visual exam and X-rays. In most cases, this portion of your visit should be relatively short and inexpensive. Depending on a few factors, it might cost a few hundred dollars or less.
How Much Does Emergency Treatment Cost?
Once your exam is complete, your dentist will recommend a treatment to end your pain and restore your oral health. They might suggest any of a number of services, such as:
- Basic pain relief measures
- Root canal therapy
- Tooth extractions
- A splint to stabilize a loose or knocked-out tooth
- Crowns, fillings, or another type of restoration
The price of such treatments can vary a lot, ranging from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars. Additional comforts, such as sedation, may add to your total bill.
How to Afford Your Treatment
Your dental team does not want you to be overly stressed about affording your care, so they may offer provisions to reduce the financial stress of your emergency. Ask them about the following:
- Financing. Most patients are eligible for a no-interest or low-interest payment plan through a third-party lender, such as CareCredit. Your dental team can help you apply.
- In-house membership plan. Many practices offer an in-house membership plan, which you can use to receive discounts on a range of services, including emergency care.
Prompt Treatment Can Help You Save Money
It is important to remember that teeth do not heal on their own. Any dental problems you experience may only get worse and become more expensive to treat as time passes. The sooner you receive care, the more likely it is that the problem can be addressed via conservative and relatively inexpensive means. For example, unnecessary delays might allow a minor cavity to develop into major decay! What could have originally been treated with a small filling might develop to the point where you require root canal therapy or even tooth replacement.
Really, it is in your best financial interest to visit your dentist sooner rather than later!
Paying for emergency dental care might feel stressful if you do not have insurance, but the good news is that there are ways to afford the treatment you need!
Meet the Practice
Our team works under the leadership of Dr. Joshua Kuykendall, He has completed advanced training in several areas of his profession, and he has great empathy for emergency patients. Our practice has an in-house membership plan and accepts CareCredit. To learn more about us and our financial policies, contact Spring Dentist at 281-353-9797.