Dentist – Norton, MA

If you’ve made it to the end of this page and you find that you still have a few lingering questions on your mind, good news: this next section is dedicated to FAQs! If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for below, you can also give us a call or ask our dental team directly at your next appointment – we’d be happy to help you.

How do I get emergency dental care?

If you’ve sustained a dental injury – from a large cut on your gums to a completely knocked-out tooth, it’s important to assess your symptoms. If you’re having trouble breathing, you can’t seem to swallow, the bleeding has persisted for more than 10 minutes, your face is extremely swollen, or you’re experiencing any other potentially life-threatening symptoms, you should head to the ER or call 911 immediately.

With all of that said, roughly 2 million visits to the ER each year are due to dental pain. Since hospitals don’t usually have dentists on staff, the most they can do is alleviate your discomfort in the short-term and refer you back to your dental team. In other words, your first call should be to your dentist for persistent toothaches, dental sensitivity, knocked-out teeth, and the like.

How much does a dental checkup & cleaning cost in Norton?

The price of routine dental checkups and cleanings varies. For example, if it’s been more than a year since your last X-rays, then we need to add that cost to your estimate. Additionally, if you have dental insurance, there’s a chance that you won’t pay anything out of pocket! We know that many patients are concerned about the price of dentistry, which is why we always do our best to provide transparent pricing and detailed estimates. If you have a question about the cost of your upcoming appointment, don’t hesitate to let our Norton dental team know – we can help.

What do you do if you can't afford a dentist?

We’re going to review all of the financial solutions we offer in this section. Before we do, it’s important that we discuss how preventive dentistry can save you money. One study from The Journal of Dental Medicine reported that every $1 invested in preventive care can save you between $8 and $50 on restorative and cosmetic treatments, in fact! So, if you think that postponing your routine dental checkups and cleanings will save you money, that’s not the case. The best thing to do for your smile and your wallet is to implement a solid at-home oral hygiene regimen and visit us every six months for a checkup and cleaning.

As for the financial solutions we offer, we welcome dental insurance from several of the nation’s leading providers, we happily accept flexible financing through CareCredit, and we offer periodic specials to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses even further. As a result, our team at Norton Family Dentistry can help patients with all kinds of budgets!