Dental Consultation - Long Island City, NY
So you think you've an oral health issue?
A dental consultation is meant to address any concerns you may have with your teeth, gums, and mouth.​ It is necessary to know what is wrong and what to do about it so that you can maintain excellent oral health.
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What we offer
Our dentists at 1311 Jackson Ave Dental are dedicated to providing a comprehensive evaluation of your mouth. Your dental consultation in Long Island City will lead to a treatment plan that is designed and tailored to your unique needs. Your dental care with us will be one of a kind.
At our practice, we offer three different types of consultations.
Comprehensive Evaluation
A thorough consultation with our dentists is actually just another name for a dental check up. During the visit, we will take x-rays, do the exam, clean your teeth, and answer any questions you may have.
Limited Evaluation
Alternatively, you may not need a comprehensive evaluation if your last check up was recent but you have a specific focused problem. A limited consultation is when you want to focus on one particular dental problem.
Second Opinion
Perhaps you went to another dental office and they recommended to you a treatment plan. You're not sure if that is the right decision and you want someone to take a second look at it. One of our dentist in Long island City can give you a second opinion.
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We also have AI dental software that provides second opinions via Pearl AI.
Signs a consultation is necessary
A dental consultation is necessary when you have concerns about your dental health or if you are experiencing any dental problems or symptoms. Perhaps you suspect gum disease, cavities, infection. All are valid reasons.
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Our dental team in Long Island City have put together this visual guide to help you figure out when a consultation may be beneficial.
Bleeding gums
Gums that bleed easily when you brush, floss, or while spitting may be indicative of gum disease.
Tartar build up
A calculus bridge across your teeth may indicate advanced periodontal disease. You may need a deep teeth cleaning.
Tooth Staining
Extrinsic stains on the enamel that don't come off from whitening toothpastes certainly warrants a consultation. Perhaps you need a teeth cleaning or cosmetic treatment like whitening?
Chipped tooth
A chipped tooth or filling should be addressed because it can grow to become a bigger problem.
Teeth sensitivity
Your teeth feel extremely sensitive. Even mildly cold water will hurt them. They were never this way but started happening in recently, what could be wrong? The gums also look receded.
Toothache
Occasional tooth pain that comes and goes. Sometimes it even throbs and wakes you up in the middle of the night.
Dental abscess
There is swelling present in your mouth and sometimes you even see pus come out. There is a gum boil that looks like a pimple on the gums. Are you thinking you have a dental abscess?
Wisdom teeth pain
Inexplicable pain that feels like it raging headache. You know you haven't taken out the wisdom teeth yet, could that be it?
How we can help you
Our team of dental professionals at 1311 Jackson Ave Dental can provide you with a consultation in Long Island City. The appointment will only take about 15-30 minutes at most for us to diagnose the dental condition.
What to expect:
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Visual examination.
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Palpation and percussion of tooth.
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Cold testing of the tooth with endo ice.
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Take appropriate dental x-rays (bitewings or PAs).
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Design a custom treatment plan for you.
Depending on what the problem was, the needed treatment will differ. Periodontal issues will require periodontal treatment. Endodontic problems will require endodontic therapy. You will find out what you need on the day of your appt.
Costs
If you have dental insurance, your consultation visit should be fully covered. Most PPO dental insurances do provide two examinations each calendar year to be used for such purposes.
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Our office is in network with most of the major PPO dental insurances. However, we're out of network with DHMO or HMO insurance plans. Those plans typically will have you assigned to a particular dentist office so you should call them to see where you were assigned.