We understand. The tooth hurts, and now you're worried about the bill. That's normal. Here's the answer: emergency dental pricing depends on what's wrong, not just that you walked in without an appointment.

A simple exam and X-ray to figure out what's going on costs less than treating a Dental Abscess or doing an Emergency Root Canal. The diagnosis comes first, always. We can't tell you what fixing it costs until we see it on the X-ray or under the light.

A few factors affect the cost.

• How many teeth are involved. One cracked molar is different from trauma to a full mouth after a fall

• Whether you need Same-Day Emergency Treatment or if it can wait a day or two for a regular slot

• If sedation is needed. Sedation Dentistry adds a step most simple fillings don't need

• Whether the tooth can be saved with a filling or crown, or if it needs Emergency Extractions instead

• Imaging needs. Some cases need Digital X-Rays, and some need the 3D CBCT scan to see below the gum line

We will not quote you a number over the phone before we've looked in your mouth. Any dentist who does that is guessing. We will walk you through the exam findings and lay out your options before we touch a drill. That's how we've always done it here in Sheepshead Bay. Our pricing is clear, with no surprise add-ons after the fact.

Ask any dentist these questions before treatment starts: what's included in today's visit, will I need a follow-up appointment, and does insurance cover part of this. Those three questions tell you almost everything you need to know.