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Dr. Kishor Kulkarni, fondly known as Dr. K, has been a cornerstone of excellence in the dental field for over four decades. Originally graduating from dental school in India in 1978, Dr. Kulkarni practiced there for five years before moving to the U.K. and eventually continuing his dental journey in the United States. In 1999, he earned his degree from the prestigious New York University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Kulkarni established KK Dental over 15 years ago, devoting his career to offering state-of-the-art dental care. His passion for staying at the forefront of dental advancements ensures that both he and his team continuously deliver the highest level of care to their patients. In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Kulkarni brings more than a decade of experience in both the dental and corporate sectors, emphasizing a well-rounded approach to patient care. A true patriot, Dr. Kulkarni served in the U.S. Army Reserves for over 9 years, retiring as a Major. In 2008, during a deployment to Iraq, he treated U.S. soldiers and Prisoners of War as a Captain, dedicating his skills and compassion to those in need. He is also an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association.
If you are wondering whether your tooth trouble really counts as an emergency, you're not alone. Dental issues can be tricky. In some cases, dental injuries can be managed at home with certain temporary remedies. In these cases, at-home care is enough to sustain the patient until they can get a call from their regular dentist on Monday morning and get an upcoming appointment. Other more severe dental injuries demand immediate and professional dental attention.
Emergency Dental Service provides access to all the best dentists open on weekends in North Brunswick like KK Dental, one of our featured dentists with weekend hours.
We also offer 24/7 virtual exams via video consultation appointments to preliminarily examine your needs so you can show one of our qualified and friendly dental professionals what is happening and get expert emergency advice fast. This advice can help you make an informed decision on whether you need immediate care or if a prescription and home treatment will suffice.
This is done right from the comfort of your own home and requires no office waiting room. If it is an emergency situation, you can book an appointment and be seen by one of our select Emergency Dental Service providers.
Below are some common dental emergencies that should be seen in one of the dental offices open on Saturdays and/or Sundays in your area.
When you completely dislodge a tooth, every minute counts. If you can get to a dentist within 30 minutes to an hour, you have a better chance of saving your tooth. If you still have your tooth, handle it by the crown (the top), and do not touch the root of the tooth. You can wash it off with a little water if it's dirty, but it needs to be re-inserted into the socket of the mouth or transported using a tooth preservation kit. Once the tooth is secured, head straight to the dentist.
Once again, it is very important that you don't touch the root of the tooth.
Adult teeth are not supposed to become loose on their own. However, if you feel a tooth is loose, you should be concerned. If you had an unexpected blow to the face or other type of injury this can loosen teeth. Otherwise, there might be some deeper issues, such as gum disease, or you might be suffering from bone loss.
Early detection is key to keeping your tooth from falling out of your mouth, and in these cases, you must not wait until Monday to get an emergency dental appointment because getting it checked now could mean the difference between a simple stabilization procedure and a complete extraction.
If your tooth hurts for longer than 30 seconds, even with ice packs or taking ibuprofen, it can mean the soft center of your tooth, also called the pulp, is inflamed either from untreated tooth decay or some other underlying condition. If the tooth starts to become sensitive to hot or cold temperatures and/or you feel a sharp pain when you chew that causes you to wince in pain, and it’s after hours, you need to find an emergency dentist open on weekends.
Once again, early detection can prevent more dental work and more expensive treatments in the future. You may be able to avoid a root canal by getting a filling early on.
If you crack or chip your tooth, this can also cause you to feel pain and/or sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures. Many patients don't realize they've chipped a tooth until they feel the sharp edge of the molar against their tongue. When a chipped tooth occurs after hours, it is important to find a weekend dentist as soon as possible to avoid further damage to the root of your tooth. Rinsing with warm salt water can help keep the area clean until you can get to the dentist. If you are experiencing pain, hold a cold compress to your cheek.
Sometimes, when you have an accident or injury in sports or otherwise, the affected tooth isn't the only problem. In some cases, other adjacent teeth can also be damaged, and you might not even know it. Getting a thorough dental exam will save you from painfully realizing you have additional problems later. An after-hours dentist can provide you with relief and the dental treatment that you need in the timely manner that these circumstances require.
An abscessed tooth can make your entire jaw and face throb and can even cause ear pain. Your gums could get puffy, and you could even feel feverish around your neck and throat. These are all serious warning signs of an infection and require an antibiotic prescription. If not treated in a proper and timely manner, the infection could spread to the bloodstream and the bone, which will cause a much bigger problem. It is always best to err on the side of caution and see an emergency dentist, who can determine if there is a need to start treating the infection with antibiotics immediately.
When a dental crown falls off a tooth, you shouldn’t just toss the crown in the trash. Retrieve the crown, quickly rinse it with water (no scrubbing), and tuck it in a plastic bag for safekeeping. Call your dentist straight away, even if it is the weekend. You can call an emergency dentist open on Saturday or Sunday, and they can recement the crown onto your tooth. Reattaching an existing crown means less drilling, less cost, and a faster recovery.
If you have lost the crown, you will still need to see a dentist, but you will have to pay for a new crown, which can be quite expensive. You won't be able to get a new crown over the weekend, but you will be able to get temporary treatment to prevent further damage and potential pain or discomfort. You should see a dentist, nonetheless, to examine the location of the crown.
If the tooth is exposed, you may experience sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures, chipping, lacerations in your mouth, and even infection. This can cause mild discomfort to severe pain that many people cannot imagine enduring until their regular dentist can fit them in. Little do they know that their pain can usually be remedied sooner than later with an emergency dentist appointment.
If you are experiencing excessive, continual bleeding from the mouth, you may have a cut on your gums, lip, or tongue. If you have just recently had a tooth extracted and the bleeding will not stop, it could be that you have a clotting problem. In either event, if the blood does not stop, even after gently applying gauze to the tooth or holding a damp tea bag on the site and applying light pressure for 15 to 20 minutes, you should seek emergency dental treatment.
A dentist will be able to stitch up lacerations in the mouth as well as treat a problematic tooth extraction site, even if another dentist performed the extraction. In the meantime, you can safely rinse your mouth with warm salt water, swishing the solution gently over the site of blood to keep bacteria at bay and promote recovery.
If your injury occurs over the weekend, outside of the normal operating hours of your regular dentist, there are dentists open on weekends in your area. Call Emergency Dental Service to find a top-rated weekend dentist and get a weekend dental emergency appointment.
In most cases, a dentist is your best bet for getting urgent dental treatment if the oral injury is tooth-related. Going to the ER with dental-specific injuries is not a good use of time when waiting times can be very long, and time is of the essence when addressing most emergency dental issues. Furthermore, emergency rooms are not typically equipped to restore or repair dental problems. However, if you have other injuries that take precedence over your dental injury, head to the emergency room first and then seek emergency dental treatment later.
After-hours dental care is usually provided at an increased rate with additional fees for last-minute services, but it is worth it to get the care you need when you need it. Most dental injuries will only get worse in time, and the longer you wait, the more expensive repairs can get down the road. Therefore, paying a little extra for an emergency dental appointment over the weekend will actually save you money down the road rather than waiting and needing more expensive dental treatments later because you waited too long to get treated initially.
In many cases, the emergency dental visit is just a temporary repair of the dental injury, and you may visit your regular dentist as soon as possible to receive regularly priced dental treatment, such as fillings or a root canal, that is not priced at the weekend rate.
Emergency Dental Service offers alternative payment plans in addition to taking insurance. We have staggered payment plans and loans available that require as little as a checkbook, a bank account, and proof of employment. When dental emergencies incur high costs, there is always a way to work out the payment. Don't let money deter you from getting the emergency dental work you need.
If you are worried about your regular dentist not appreciating the fact that you saw another dentist, you can rest assured that your regular dentist will understand that you had an emergency and need immediate care outside of their regular operating hours. Think of it like you would an emergency room visit, which you wouldn’t hesitate to visit outside of your regular doctor’s hours of operation if necessary. Your regular doctor would not question your ER visit, and neither would any reputable dentist who would not want their patient to suffer if they didn’t have to.
Additionally, you may need follow-up care after your emergency dental treatment, and your regular dentist will be glad to see you. If your emergency dentist does not recommend a follow-up appointment, continue going to your biannual check-up and cleaning with no worries.
If you don’t have a regular dentist, talk to your emergency dental provider about becoming a patient. Getting your teeth examined once every six months is imperative to avoiding dental emergencies like the one you are likely experiencing now. You can avoid having to undergo an emergency dental appointment by regularly visiting a dentist, brushing twice per day, and flossing regularly.
Some patients take even more precautionary measures to keep their oral health top-notch, such as using an oral mouthwash to rinse with or sleeping with a mouthguard to prevent teeth grinding. Such measures lend to avoiding the stress of having to find a dentist open on weekends.
A member of our professional and caring team is available 24/7 to assess your needs at your pace. We take care to answer any questions you may have and can go over your options for dentists open on weekends in your area. We will even take care of scheduling your weekend dentist appointment so you don’t have to endure any additional stress related to your injury. Stress can increase pain and irritation, so it is important that you remain calm and relaxed while you wait for your appointment. When you leave it to us, you can do just that.
Ease your discomfort and your mind by giving us a call. The sooner you contact us, the sooner you can begin feeling better. The opportunity for relief is here, and you could be feeling better by Monday. Otherwise, you might be enduring pain for days that can easily and quickly get worse.
If you are currently experiencing a dental emergency and in need of a dentist who is open on Saturdays or Sundays, call Emergency Dental Service at 1-888-350-1340 to get a weekend appointment asap. Alternatively, you can use our online provider search page to get started scheduling your local emergency dentist appointment immediately.
