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From the first day you join the office of Dr. Angela Berkovich, we will cater to your individual dental needs. As part of your first visit with us, you will fill out a comprehensive medical and dental history. These forms are important – they help determine the course for your treatment. We have to know about allergies, sensitivity to anesthetics, long-term medications – your whole health picture.
In addition, we’ll conduct a comprehensive examination and a periodontal evaluation. Full mouth x-rays are necessary in order to fully examine you, as it gives us a picture of the tooth structure above and below the gum line, as well as enabling us to evaluate the bone structure surrounding the teeth.
After gathering all of the necessary information, your treatment options and anticipated outcome will be reviewed with you. This allows you and Dr. Berkovich to develop a plan to achieve long-term comfort, health and appearance for your smile. Your oral care plan will be personalized to meet your goals at a pace that is practical for your lifestyle.
Dental emergencies can be unexpected and extremely uncomfortable. We always accommodate our patients as quickly as possible in order to alleviate pain and resolve the problem. If your first visit with us is a dental emergency, we will treat the area of concern and then recommend you return for the comprehensive exam described above.
Your active participation is necessary to achieve great dental health. We want to help you maintain your teeth for the rest of your life. But the key to the entire process is you. We know that a daily routine coupled with regular visits to a professional dental office will assure good dental health.
To schedule an appointment please CLICK HERE or call (954) 482-0901
Our rule of thumb for dental emergencies: if you think it’s an emergency, we do too!
We sincerely hope that you never have a dental emergency, but if you do, we offer 24-hour emergency service for our patients. If the emergency occurs during our normal office hours, please call the office at 954-427-3000 and explain your situation. We will make every effort to accommodate you as soon as possible.
If the emergency occurs after office hours, please call 954-427-3000 and retrieve the emergency number provided on the voice recording. Call the emergency number and leave your name, phone number, and a detailed message as to the nature of your emergency and Dr. Berkovich will return your call as soon as possible.
Save the filling if possible so we can have a look at it. Rinse your mouth gently with lukewarm water to remove debris – warm salt-water rinses or dissolved baking soda can be soothing. If the tooth is sensitive, protect it with dental wax or, in a pinch, sugarless gum.
Displaced crowns can sometimes be reused; hang onto it. Try to affix the crown with denture adhesive or, if it won’t stick, use dental wax to keep the tooth away from air.
Don’t panic. If we can treat you within about an hour, chances are we can reseat the tooth for good. Don’t touch the tooth root – this could damage delicate nerves. Gently replace the tooth where it belongs if you can, or keep it moist in milk.
Do not risk home repairs. Glue can destroy composition materials and cause tissue erosion. Keep all the pieces, even the smallest, and call us to schedule an appointment. We can usually return an emergency repair to you within 24 hours.
Toothaches are common and nasty. They tell you something is wrong that needs attention. Rinse your mouth with warm water and try to floss away any food particles. Don’t lodge aspirin near the tooth – it will irritate, even ulcerate, gum tissue. Ice packs or a numbing agent may make you more comfortable while you’re scheduling an appointment. Toothaches may go away, but the source of the pain won’t.
Lacerations or jaw damage require immediate treatment at a hospital facility or an oral surgeon’s office. Take such injuries seriously. Delay may result in further damage.
To schedule an appointment please CLICK HERE or call (954) 482-0901
