Emergencies
Toothache, a broken tooth or a lost filling. We keep time open every day for people in pain.
- Paying per visit
- $95
- Mint Plan members
- Included
- Time in the chair
- About 30 min
Most PPO plans cover an emergency exam and x-ray.
Sample prices for a fictional practice.
The visit, minute by minute.
- 0–5 min Talk Where it hurts and since when.
- 5–10 min X-ray One or two, to see what’s going on.
- 10–20 min Relief We stop the pain today, even if the fix takes another visit.
- 20–30 min Plan What it is, what it costs, and when to come back.
What it feels like
- Relief, usually within the visit
- Some soreness after, depending on the problem
Comforts that help with this one
- A stop signalRaise your hand and everything stops. No questions.
- Tell me firstWe say what each step is and how it will feel before we do it.
- Laughing gasNitrous oxide through a small nose mask. Wears off in minutes.
Good questions.
Can I be seen today?
Usually. Call before noon and we’ll fit you in the same day.
What if it’s after hours?
Call the main number and a recorded message gives the on-call dentist’s line.
