What should I expect during a same-day visit for facial swelling?

You'll get X-rays or a 3D scan first so we can see exactly where the infection sits. Dr. Lezhansky checks the swollen area by hand, feeling for warmth and firmness. From there, we decide if you need drainage, antibiotics, or a root canal that same day, and you leave with a clear plan.

How long does facial swelling take to go down after treatment?

Most swelling starts improving within 24 to 72 hours once the infection has a way to drain. Rest, soft foods, and ice help on day one, then warm salt rinses after that. Finish any antibiotics completely, and call back if it gets worse instead of better after two days.

How do I know whether to go to the ER or call an emergency dentist in Brooklyn?

Go to the ER if your throat feels tight, you can't swallow, or the swelling reaches toward your eye or neck. If it stays below your eye, you can still swallow, and you can point to the tooth that started it, call an emergency dentist first.

Is every case of facial swelling from a tooth a dental emergency?

No, mild swelling that stays the same size for a day or two usually isn't urgent, and swelling tied to a sinus cold rather than a toothache often settles on its own. But swelling that spreads toward your eye or neck, or a jaw that feels tight, needs same-day attention.

What causes sudden facial swelling from a tooth in Brooklyn patients we see?

It's almost always a tooth abscess that has pushed past the root into surrounding tissue. Fast onset, over a few hours instead of days, means the infection is active right now and needs treatment at the source rather than time to settle on its own.

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This page was medically reviewed by Dr. Alexander Lezhansky, DDS, founder of Bright Smile Design, a family dental practice serving South Brooklyn
. Last reviewed: sept 4, 2026.

Veneers, implants, Invisalign, and full-mouth restorations are rarely fully covered by insurance — and for a lot of patients, that's the only thing standing between them and treatment they actually want. Bright Smile Design works with five financing partners so you can find a plan that fits your budget across all of our offices: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Howell, and Red Bank.
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Paying for Dental Care Shouldn't Be the Hard Part

CareCredit is a healthcare credit card accepted at dental offices, vision centers, and other medical providers nationwide — not just at Bright Smile Design. It works like a credit card dedicated to healthcare expenses, with promotional financing periods (commonly 6, 12, 18, or 24 months) where no interest is charged if the full balance is paid within that window.
Good fit if: you want a reusable line of credit you can use for future dental or medical expenses too, not just this treatment.

CareCredit

Cherry is a point-of-sale financing option built specifically for elective procedures like cosmetic dentistry. Approval is typically fast — often within minutes — and Cherry offers a range of monthly payment plans depending on your credit profile.

Good fit if: you want a quick approval process at the time of your consultation without a hard credit check up front.

Cherry

Sunbit is another point-of-sale financing option that's built to work with a wider range of credit histories than traditional financing, including patients with limited or fair credit. Checking your rate through Sunbit does not affect your credit score.

Good fit if: you're not sure you'd qualify for traditional financing and want to check your options without any credit impact.

Sunbit

Health Finance Direct specializes in financing for elective and cosmetic healthcare procedures, including larger treatment plans like full-mouth implants or extensive veneer cases. HFD is often used for treatment amounts that exceed what other point-of-sale options are set up to handle.

Good fit if: your treatment plan is larger in scope — full-arch implants, a full smile makeover — and you want financing built for bigger cases.

Health Finance Direct (HFD)

Proceed Finance specializes in financing for elective medical and dental procedures, with plans built for larger treatment amounts. It's often used alongside or as an alternative to HFD for bigger cases, giving patients a second option specifically suited to higher-cost treatment plans.

Good fit if: you want to compare more than one large-treatment-plan lender before deciding, or HFD's terms don't end up being the best fit for your case.

Proceed Finance

How to Apply

Get your treatment plan and cost estimate at your consultation — financing decisions are easier once you know the actual number.
Ask your treatment coordinator which option fits. They can walk you through all four side by side based on your treatment amount and preferences.
Apply on-site or from home. Most applications take a few minutes and give you a decision the same day.
Choose your plan and begin treatment once you're approved — financing can typically be finalized before your next visit.

Which Option Is Right for You

Company

CareCredit

Cherry

Sunbit

HFD

Proceed Finance

Best for

Reusable healthcare credit line

Fast approval at consultation

Wider credit range

Larger treatment plans

Larger treatment plans (2nd option)

Credit check

Hard inquiry

Soft check to start

Soft check, no score impact

Varies by plan

Typical use case

Ongoing/future dental & medical expenses

Cosmetic procedures, quick decisions

Patients unsure of approval odds

Full-arch implants, full smile makeovers

Comparing lenders for bigger cases

Frequently Asked Questions
Financing Options

Does applying for financing hurt my credit score?

It depends on the provider. Sunbit and Cherry typically use a soft check that doesn't affect your score to see your options; CareCredit involves a standard credit application, which is a hard inquiry. Ask your treatment coordinator which applies before you apply.

Can I combine financing with my dental insurance?

Yes — financing is meant to cover the portion insurance doesn't, not replace it. We'll apply your insurance benefit first, then help you finance the remaining balance.

What if I'm not approved for one option?

We offer four different partners specifically because approval odds vary by provider and credit profile. If one doesn't work out, we'll help you check another before assuming financing isn't an option.

Do all four locations offer the same financing options?

Yes — CareCredit, Cherry, Sunbit, Health Finance Direct, and Proceed Finance are all available at our Brooklyn, Manhattan, Howell, and Red Bank offices.