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Phoenix dentistry’s preventive dental care reduces emergency calls

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Emergency room (ER) doctors call dental patients the bane of their existence. The doctors there lack the training and tools to solve dental problems. Many patients do not get the preventive dental care they need, and it results in emergency visits to a hospital ER for pain relief. Unfortunately, the most that these doctors can do is to prescribe pain medication and possibly antibiotics, then send patients on their way. The source of the distress remains until the individual visits a dentist. As the economy continues to impact Americans, there has been a sharp rise in people visiting hospital emergency … Continue reading

Tips for dental emergencies

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At Biltmore Dental Center in Phoenix, Dr. Sameet Koppikar and his superb dental team care about the wellbeing of their patients. They will provide quality care during your dental emergency, seeing you as quickly as possible. When a dental emergency arises, the very first thing you should do is call your dentist. The following measures taken at home as soon as an incident occurs can greatly reduce the pain as well as the extent of the damage: A tooth is knocked out – This is one of the most serious dental emergencies, but quick action and these important steps may … Continue reading “Tips for dental emergencies”

Why the right emergency dental care team matters to Phoenix patients

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You are responsible about your oral health. You brush twice a day, floss most nights, and see your dentist every six months for an exam and cleaning. You even eat a reasonably healthy diet. However, an active lifestyle, accident, or simply the passage of time can lead to a dental emergency. When an urgent situation does occur, patients in the Phoenix area trust the emergency dental care team at Biltmore Dental Center to get them smiling again. What is a dental emergency? A dental emergency is different from other medical emergencies in that it is rarely a life-threatening situation. However, … Continue reading

Locating an emergency dentist in downtown Phoenix, AZ

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You are a model dental patient. You eat a nutritious diet low in sugary drinks and snacks. You brush after eating and floss every night before you go to bed. You don’t use tobacco, chew your fingernails, or grind your teeth. You visit a dentist twice a year for a professional cleaning and examination, and you take care of oral problems when they occur. Guess what? You could still experience an emergency that has you scrambling to find a dentist in the downtown Phoenix, AZ area quickly. You’ll never find yourself in that situation if you partner with Dr. Sameet … Continue reading

Advice for patients in the Phoenix area for repair of a broken tooth

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It’s a common scenario. You are enjoying a favourite crunchy food or attempting to freshen your breath quickly with a piece of gum, and suddenly it doesn’t feel quite right. There’s something in your mouth that doesn’t belong. You’ve broken a tooth! Whether the break is significant enough to require emergency care or more minor, it is important to know what to do next, and what your options are for repair. Phoenix dentist, Dr. Sameet Koppikar, shares this advice. Caring for a broken tooth your teeth are extremely hard, able to withstand tremendous bite force. However, they can be damaged, … Continue reading

Phoenix dentist offers advice for patients experiencing a dental emergency, such as broken crowns

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Emergency Dental Advice For Broken Crowns

Accidents and injuries can occur at any time. At Biltmore Dental Center in Phoenix, we offer emergency dental care and can often accommodate dental emergencies on the same day. We recommend contacting us immediately; however, knowing what to do in the meantime can help save a tooth and limit discomfort. The most common types of dental emergencies, and advice on how to handle them, are: Breaking or chipping a tooth – if possible, save any broken parts of the tooth, rinse your mouth and the pieces with warm water. In the event of bleeding, clean gauze may stop the bleeding … Continue reading

Phoenix area patients seek emergency dental care for toothache

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Emergency Dental Care For Toothache Phoenix

When patients in the Phoenix area are dealing with a toothache, they may be unsure of who to go to for care. Many men and women seek the assistance of a dental professional such as Dr. Sameet Koppikar. Dr. Sameet Koppikar provides emergency dental care for a wide range of situations including toothaches, broken restorations, and knocked out teeth. When patients have a dental emergency, we are here to help. Emergency dental care for a toothache may vary depending on the reason the toothache is occurring. Sometimes a toothache may be due to a cavity. In many cases, we are … Continue reading

Phoenix patients ask, “What are emergency dental care situations?”

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Dr. Sameet Koppikar and our professional staff at Biltmore Dental Center in Phoenix understand that a dental emergency can occur at any time. To accommodate patients who may be in pain or require urgent care, we offer convenient daytime and evening appointments and reserve slots in our daily schedule for just that reason. A recent survey found that 22 percent of Americans had experienced oral pain in the prior six months and children had missed more than a million and a half school days. Common situations that may warrant an emergency dental visit and require prompt follow up care include: … Continue reading

When Phoenix area patients may be appropriate candidates for tooth extraction

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Tooth Extraction and Tooth Replacement Phoenix

Image of Tooth Extraction Phoenix AZ Extracting a natural, adult tooth may be done for a variety of reasons. Dr. Sameet Koppikar encourages patients to come to Biltmore Dental Center if they require tooth extraction. Why might patients need tooth extraction? Tooth extraction is the simple or surgical removal of a natural tooth. It may be done for oral health purposes or for cosmetic reasons. This may include the following: Wisdom teeth – wisdom teeth are also known as the third molars. They often erupt through the gum line when patients are young adults. These teeth are known for being … Continue reading

Glendale enjoys the advantages of Family Dentistry

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Residents of Phoenix, Glendale, and the surrounding areas love the benefits of ensuring the optimal level of oral health for their entire family in one location. Dr. Sameet Koppikar and the skilled professionals at Biltmore Dental Center welcome the opportunity to provide dentistry services to all ages, from toddlers to seniors, and everyone in between. Dr. Koppikar believes that dental care should be comfortable, convenient, and effective so that all of our patients can enjoy a healthy mouth and beautiful smile for life. Complete care for the entire family Infants and toddlers – Preventive care and education at the early … Continue reading

Phoenix dentistry’s preventive dental care reduces emergency calls

Tips for dental emergencies

Why the right emergency dental care team matters to Phoenix patients

Locating an emergency dentist in downtown Phoenix, AZ

Advice for patients in the Phoenix area for repair of a broken tooth

Phoenix dentist offers advice for patients experiencing a dental emergency, such as broken crowns

Phoenix area patients seek emergency dental care for toothache

Phoenix patients ask, “What are emergency dental care situations?”

When Phoenix area patients may be appropriate candidates for tooth extraction

Glendale enjoys the advantages of Family Dentistry

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