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Be prepared with dental emergency situations in Phoenix

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Dr. Sameet Koppikar and our team at Biltmore Dental Center believe that prevention is the best treatment of all, and we offer a number of preventive services in Phoenix. Comprehensive exams, professional cleaning, fluoride treatments, sealants, patient education, cancer screenings, and more, help protect the oral and overall health of our patients. Unfortunately, even with the best professional and at-home oral care, a dental emergency can occur at any time. A well-stocked dental first aid kit can provide temporary solutions to many issues. Phone number – It is important to have Biltmore Dental Center’s phone number readily available so you … Continue reading

Avoid the need for emergency dental care in Phoenix AZ with a custom mouth guard

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It is estimated that up to 39 percent of dental injuries are sports related. Dental injuries are extremely common among both children and adults who play sports. Knowing what to do in the event of an injury can minimize the damage. When a tooth is knocked out, there is a chance of saving it if you can see the dentist quickly. The doctor can repair minor fractures and chips with bonding material. Lost crowns can often be cemented back over the tooth. We have several articles offering tips on how to handle dental emergencies until you can receive professional care. … Continue reading

Avoiding an emergency trip to the dentist in Phoenix AZ

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A knocked out (avulsed) tooth is a common but frequently preventable condition that can send Phoenix AZ patients to their dentist seeking emergency care. Some of the most common ways a tooth can be knocked out and measures to prevent it are: Biting on hard food or objects – Chewing on ice, eating hard candy, opening bottles or packages with your teeth, and cracking nuts such as pistachios are all ways teeth can be knocked out. Although these behaviors typically cause fractures or chips, they can also cause the loss of a tooth, especially if the supporting structure is compromised … Continue reading

See a dentist – not the ER – for the best, affordable emergency dental care in Phoenix AZ

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For dental emergencies in Phoenix, AZ call a local family dentist. Dr. Koppikar at Biltmore Dental Center will provide fast, affordable emergency dental care, usually at a much lower cost than a visit to a hospital ER. A growing, worrisome trend in the United States is people with dental emergencies going to the ER for non-injury related issues such as impacted teeth or advanced gum disease. Typically, a patient will postpone a dental visit until they exceed their pain threshold and believe the only remedy for urgent care is a trip to their local ER. Broken or abscessed impacted teeth … Continue reading

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

Be prepared with dental emergency situations in Phoenix

Avoid the need for emergency dental care in Phoenix AZ with a custom mouth guard

Avoiding an emergency trip to the dentist in Phoenix AZ

See a dentist – not the ER – for the best, affordable emergency dental care in Phoenix AZ

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

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