CareCredit
Many of us have difficulty budgeting for the cost of dental care, especially unexpected treatment. CareCredit is a third-party financing option that has helped thousands of people get the immediate care they need without the worry of paying the full balance all at once.
With CareCredit, you select a repayment period that suits your needs, typically 6, 12, or 18 months. If you make all your payments on time and pay the balance in the agreed period, CareCredit will not charge you any interest. Applying for CareCredit takes only a few minutes, and once you are approved, you can continue to use your card for dental costs, vision and hearing care, dermatology, and other health and wellness expenses.
If you would like to apply, please speak to a member of our team or apply directly online at CareCredit.com.
Some tooth sensitivity is to be expected after a tooth has been treated and react to pressure, temperature, air, and even sweet foods. The sensitivity typically fades away on its own, so the most sensible thing to do is to avoid for the first few days the things that cause sensitivity.
If several days go by and you’re still dealing with tooth sensitivity, the problem may be that your filling or restoration is too high and is causing you to bite harder than you usually would. Please call our office right away because it is typically an easy problem to resolve.
It’s also common to experience sensitivity after filling a tooth that has a deep cavity since it is close to the nerve. If you don’t think you have a problem with your bite and you’re feeling okay otherwise, the tooth may just need a little more time to heal.
A sign that things are progressing normally is if the sensitivity begins to fade after the first few days. If you experience sensitivity that lasts longer than two weeks, please call Elgin Family Dental so we can check it for you.