{"id":151,"date":"2020-11-23T20:53:43","date_gmt":"2020-11-23T20:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cherrichdds.com\/blog\/?p=151"},"modified":"2020-11-23T20:53:43","modified_gmt":"2020-11-23T20:53:43","slug":"emergency-dentist-houston-how-to-avoid-dental-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cherrichdds.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/23\/emergency-dentist-houston-how-to-avoid-dental-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid the Financial Strain of Dental Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cherrichdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_104902833__1606165071_23176-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cherrichdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_104902833__1606165071_23176-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cherrichdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_104902833__1606165071_23176-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cherrichdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_104902833__1606165071_23176.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>No one likes large surprise expenses, especially ones that could have been avoided. The average dental emergency procedure can cost anywhere between $76 and $600, depending on what is needed. Seeing your dentist for regular check-ups does more for your smile than keep your pearly whites feeling clean. It also helps to prevent unanticipated trips to the dental office in a number of ways, and your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moresmiles.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency dentist in Houston<\/a> can share those with you.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>How Do Regular Check-Ups Prevent Dental Emergencies?<\/h2>\n<p>Everyone knows that a vehicle needs regular maintenance, like an oil change, to continue working properly, and so do your teeth. Seeing your dentist on a regular basis for cleanings and check-ups prevents sudden emergencies and ensures that your smile and wallet stay safe \u2013 Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<h3>Gum Health<\/h3>\n<p>Regularly seeing your dentist allows them to inspect your gums to make sure there is no sign of gum disease. Like most illnesses, the sooner that it is detected, the easier it is to treat and the higher the likelihood of recovery. Over time, if not detected, gum disease can cause gums to recede, leading to tooth loss and the need for expensive restorative procedures.<\/p>\n<h3>Cavity Prevention<\/h3>\n<p>You probably could have guessed it, but when your dental hygienist cleans your teeth, it\u2019s not just with regular toothpaste. Instead, they use a special gritty substance called prophylaxis paste. This not only works to remove stains, but it\u2019s also more effective than average toothpaste at removing excess cavity-causing plaque. Plus, they can reach hard to access nooks and crannies in your teeth to remove tartar build-up. While getting a cavity filled is certainly not the most expensive dental procedure, it\u2019s still an unexpected expense that can very easily be avoided. Something as simple as a cavity has the ability to turn into a dental emergency by becoming a tooth infection.<\/p>\n<h3>Oral Cancer Detection<\/h3>\n<p>Each time you visit your dentist, they do an oral cancer screening by checking your oral tissues, mouth, and throat for any early signs of the condition. Due to the extremely quick progression, catching it early is of utmost importance to avoid costly chemotherapy treatments.<\/p>\n<p>Most dental emergencies are extremely pricey but just as preventable. Make sure to stay up to date with your regular dental check-ups so that you don\u2019t find yourself wishing you had!<\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Cher Rich has known she wanted to be a dentist since the young age of twelve. She is passionate about ensuring that all her patients maintain oral health and beautiful smiles. She takes pride in leading an expert team and has built her private practice on trust and excellence. Are you ready to schedule your next check-up? Request an appointment <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cherrichdds.com\/\">online<\/a>, or call us at <strong>(281) 377-3125<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No one likes large surprise expenses, especially ones that could have been avoided. The average dental emergency procedure can cost anywhere between $76 and $600, depending on what is needed. Seeing your dentist for regular check-ups does more for your smile than keep your pearly whites feeling clean. 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