{"id":67,"date":"2021-05-10T16:08:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T16:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.signaturesmilesatedison.com\/blog\/?p=67"},"modified":"2021-06-09T16:08:53","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T16:08:53","slug":"factors-consider-choosing-best-emergency-dentist-in-edison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.signaturesmilesatedison.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/10\/factors-consider-choosing-best-emergency-dentist-in-edison\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Factors to Consider When Choosing the Best Emergency Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.signaturesmilesatedison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/AdobeStock_194283951__1562092060_27919-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman giving a thumbs-up while visiting her emergency dentist in Edison \" class=\"wp-image-68\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.signaturesmilesatedison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/AdobeStock_194283951__1562092060_27919-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.signaturesmilesatedison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/AdobeStock_194283951__1562092060_27919-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.signaturesmilesatedison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/AdobeStock_194283951__1562092060_27919.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you chipped your tooth while playing an intense sports game or a throbbing toothache developed during a busy time at work, you\u2019re aware that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signaturesmilesatedison.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">dental emergencies<\/a> always seem to occur at the worst possible times. No matter the situation, you\u2019re going to need treatment for your hurting or damaged tooth right away. Having an emergency dentist\u2019s phone number in your contacts ahead of time can make this stressful time much easier to handle. If you\u2019re looking for the best emergency dentist in Edison, you should consider these six factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The closer the dental office is to your home or workplace, the better. A knocked-out tooth can usually only be replanted within an hour of the incident, so you don\u2019t want to waste precious time driving all the way across town. Make sure that a potential dentist\u2019s office is easy to get to during an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Payment Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Repairing your smile after a dental emergency shouldn\u2019t have to break the bank. Before you visit a dentist, find out if they\u2019ll accept your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signaturesmilesatedison.com\/dental-insurance.html\">dental insurance<\/a>. If you don\u2019t have insurance, check to see if they offer additional financing options, such as CareCredit or an in-house dental plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A dental office that is only open for two or three days a week is probably not as equipped to handle emergencies as one that is open on most days of the week. Make sure the dentist offers plenty of hours throughout the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Sedation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental emergencies are already stressful enough. If you tend to get anxious at the thought of visiting the dentist, or have a low pain tolerance, find out whether the dentist you\u2019re researching offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signaturesmilesatedison.com\/sedation-dentistry.html\">sedation<\/a>. Nitrous oxide and other dental sedatives can soothe your nerves and make it a breeze to receive the care you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Available Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a dentist who provides a variety of services under one roof makes things more convenient. For example, if you chip a tooth, you\u2019ll need to visit an emergency dentist. If the dentist in question also offers cosmetic services to improve the tooth\u2019s appearance afterward, you won\u2019t need to travel to a separate office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Professional Organizations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best dentists are members of professional organizations like the American Dental Association. They\u2019re required to abide by the ADA code of conduct and principles of ethics. Essentially, seeing an ADA dentist will guarantee you\u2019re being treated with the care and respect you deserve. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental emergencies are nerve-wracking, but finding a good emergency dentist ahead of time will go a long way in ensuring your smile gets back on track as soon as possible. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signaturesmilesatedison.com\/meet-your-dentist.html\">Dr. Hiren Shah<\/a> is an experienced general and emergency dentist in Edison, NJ who earned his doctorate in dentistry from the prestigious New York University. Currently, he is a member of the American Dental Association and the New Jersey Dental Association. At Signature Smiles, he makes things easy for emergency patients by offering sedation options, convenient Saturday hours, and various cosmetic and restorative services. His practice accepts most PPO dental insurance plans in addition to providing CareCredit financing and an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signaturesmilesatedison.com\/in-house-plan.html\">in-house dental plan<\/a>. If you\u2019re looking for the best emergency dentist in Edison, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signaturesmilesatedison.com\/contact.html\">contact<\/a> Dr. Shah at (908) 834-8448.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you chipped your tooth while playing an intense sports game or a throbbing toothache developed during a busy time at work, you\u2019re aware that dental emergencies always seem to occur at the worst possible times. No matter the situation, you\u2019re going to need treatment for your hurting or damaged tooth right away. 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