Dentist - Dallas, TX

How Do I Get Emergency Dental Care?

To get emergency dental treatment, you’ll first need to notify our practice right after your incident. One of our staff members will be able to help provide instructions for your next best steps and pencil you in for a visit. Our practice focuses on same-day treatments and we’re open in the evenings and on Saturdays. Even if we aren’t open, our voicemail may guide you on who to contact if you need immediate care. If you’re experiencing a more serious situation, such as difficulty swallowing or breathing or a broken jaw, then call 911 right away instead. Though your local ER may not be fully equipped to handle dental cases, they can at least relieve your symptoms. To reduce your risk of needing emergency dental care, be sure to practice good oral hygiene every day and visit your dentist for checkups twice a year or more.

How Can I Make a Same-Day Appointment with a Dentist?

For a same-day appointment, make sure to call our office directly, as you won’t receive an answer as quickly with an email. This will also give our team a better chance to understand your situation and develop the proper treatment plan to address it once you arrive at our practice. In many cases, dental offices hold an extra operatory (exam room) whenever they need to handle a dental emergency or same-day visits. Once you arrive at your appointment, we’ll assess your oral health, eliminate any discomfort you might be experiencing, and provide the necessary services to get you back to oral health.

What Do You Do If You Can’t Afford a Dentist?

Most dentistry is about prevention, as avoiding oral health problems is the best way to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses to preserve your smile. Dental insurance is also a great tool for making your dental care more manageable, so be sure to make the most of your benefits. If you don’t have a plan, you can explore alternative financing options, such as our in-house dental plan that offers 20% discounts on multiple services with one annual fee. We’re also partnered with third-party financiers like CareCredit and Sunbit, which can split the bill into monthly installments that come with little to no interest.

How Much Does It Cost to Get a Tooth Removed Without Insurance?

While the overall cost of tooth extraction can vary based on things like geography and your dental health, the average fee across the United States is anywhere between $150 and $400. Other factors like the difficulty of the procedure and additional treatments, such as sedation dentistry, can also affect the price. Patients with dental insurance can typically have their fees adjusted after the dentist and their provider have negotiated the values. If you require wisdom tooth extractions, then you might expect a higher upfront cost, as you may need an oral surgeon to perform the procedure.  

How Do I Find the Best Place to Get Dental Work Done?

If you’re looking for a new dental practice, it can be tempting to just pick the first result that comes up when you do a Google search for “dentist near me”. But if you want a practice that’s truly a good fit for you, you need to have a concrete idea of what you’re looking for. Chances are you want a practice that has specific traits, such as:

• Being willing to accept your dental insurance plan.
• Having office hours that work with your schedule.
• Being located near your home and/or place of work.
• Having a wide range of dental services (or a particular service that addresses your specific smile needs).

Look for a practice that fits your criteria, then explore their website to learn more about it. You’ll definitely want to read the biographies of the dentists at the practice so that you can get a feel for their credentials. And of course, it always helps to read reviews of the practice on Google and Facebook.

How Much Does a Dental Checkup & Cleaning Cost in Dallas, TX?

Different practices charge different fees for checkups and cleanings based on where they’re located. Also, factors like your current oral health can potentially influence the cost of routine dental visits. There’s also the matter of dental insurance to consider. Many insurance plans will offer full coverage for dental checkups and cleanings as well as other preventive services; however, the details of your coverage can vary depending on what plan you have.

Rest assured that our team will always be transparent when it comes to the cost of your dental care, and we will gladly answer any questions that are on your mind.

What Level of Education is Required to be a Dentist?

Becoming a dentist means earning either a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from an accredited dental school. An individual can only enroll in dental school after earning a bachelor’s degree, and they can typically expect four years of studying as well as hands-on learning.

To become an orthodontist or another type of dental specialist, one must complete the normal four years of dental school. This is then followed by three or more additional years of education.

How Many Dentists are in Dallas, TX?

There are well over 3,000 dentists in Dallas as of 2024. This obviously gives residents no shortage of choices when trying to find a dental home. That said, Midtown Family Dentistry of Dallas still stands out for several reasons. We have multiple dental experts under a single roof, including an orthodontist who can help your family achieve straighter smiles. On top of that, we’re willing to accept patients of all ages, and we offer evening and weekend appointment times for your convenience.