{"id":37,"date":"2022-02-18T14:45:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T14:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweenyfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=37"},"modified":"2022-03-24T15:28:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T15:28:19","slug":"dont-skip-emergency-dental-treatment-because-you-dont-have-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sweenyfamilydental.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/18\/dont-skip-emergency-dental-treatment-because-you-dont-have-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Skip Emergency Dental Treatment Because You Don\u2019t Have Insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Saving money is great, but there are some times when it\u2019s just not worth it to save a few dollars \u2013 like when it comes to your health. If you are experiencing oral pain, skipping emergency dental treatment because you don\u2019t have dental insurance can end up doing you more harm than good, and may end up costing you more in the long run. Plus, the good news is that care can still be very affordable. Keep reading to learn more about what to expect if you have a dental emergency but no insurance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Don’t Risk Delaying Emergency Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental emergencies — like toothaches, broken teeth, bleeding gums, or other injuries to the hard or soft tissues in your mouth — need to be treated right away. Delaying an appointment can cause minor issues to become major problems, which will likely require more costly and extensive treatment later on. For example, ignoring a toothache can cause a small cavity to develop into an abscess which requires root canal or even tooth extraction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter what is causing your oral discomfort, you can trust that a qualified emergency dentist can help get you out of pain and on with your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask About Payment Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you do not have dental insurance, know that you are certainly not alone. Many adults lack this type of coverage, but that doesn\u2019t exclude you from receiving the treatment that you need. Call the office before you come in to ask about your payment options, letting them know that you do not have dental insurance. Ask if there is any kind of financial assistance or a payment plan for patients without coverage. They want to help you get the care you need, so more than likely the answer will be yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Avoid Dental Emergencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you do not have dental insurance \u2013 or even if you do \u2013 the best plan of action is to avoid getting yourself into an emergency altogether. Some of the keys to staying away from an infected tooth, broken tooth, or dental injury include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n