Service
Toothaches and broken teeth
A toothache, a chipped or broken tooth, or a lost filling or crown. Call us first, and we'll tell you what to do until we can see you.
We keep a few openings each week for urgent visits when we can. We can't promise a same-day time, and if it can't wait, an emergency room can.
Provided by a general dentist
The fee in writing before treatment
- Swelling that spreads to your face, eye or neck, trouble breathing or swallowing, a serious blow to the head, or bleeding that won't stop needs emergency care now. Go to an emergency room or call 911. If a tooth is knocked out or broken, call our office right away.
What happens
The visit, step by step
What happens depends on the tooth. Dr. Kulkarni tells you which it is when she sees it.
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Step 1: You call
Tell Carlton what happened. He'll ask a few questions and tell you what to do until you're seen.
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Step 2: We find a time
We fit you in as soon as we can, or tell you plainly that we can't.
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Step 3: A look, and X-rays if needed
Dr. Kulkarni examines the tooth and explains what she finds.
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Step 4: What can be done that day
Some things can be treated at the visit. She tells you the fee in writing first.
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Step 5: A follow-up
If the tooth needs more work, we book it before you leave.
Good to know
Comfort, choices, risks and cost
Comfort
We numb the area before any treatment, and you can ask us to stop at any time.
Other choices, and waiting
Some problems settle and some get worse. Pain that wakes you at night, or swelling, is a reason to call us the same day.
Risks and after-care
After treatment the area can be tender for a few days. We tell you what to eat and what to avoid, and to call us if the pain gets worse instead of better.
How it is billed
Urgent visits are not part of the team plan's routine visits. You get a written estimate before any treatment.
How fees work
Questions about this visit
What if it's a Saturday or Sunday?
The office is closed on weekends. If it can't wait, go to an emergency room. Call us when we open.
What should I do with a tooth that came out?
Hold it by the crown, not the root. Rinse it gently, keep it moist in milk, and call us right away.
Should I take something for the pain?
Ask a pharmacist or your physician what's right for you, and call us so we can see you.
Provided by a general dentist
Toothaches and broken teeth is provided by Dr. Nirmala Kulkarni, DDS, a general dentist.