We can work with most major dental insurance plans. If you have private dental insurance (through an employer or otherwise), we can likely utilize it for your visit. We will help process your insurance claim to ensure you receive any benefits to which you’re entitled. Please note that we do not accept Medicaid or other government-funded dental programs. If you’re uncertain whether we take your specific insurance plan, just give us a call or stop in.
We treat patients without insurance regularly. You would simply pay for your dental care out of pocket or utilize one of our financing options. We accept credit cards, debit cards, and cash. Moreover, as mentioned above, we offer financing plans that can divide your cost into monthly payments if that makes it easier for you. The lack of insurance should not prevent you from receiving emergency dental care. Our staff will help you find a payment solution that suits your situation.
No. Emergency treatment at our clinic costs about the same as it would at a general dentist’s office for similar services. We don’t tack on any kind of “urgent care” surcharge. Our pricing is based on typical dental fees in the Columbia area, so you’ll find our costs comparable to other local dental providers. And for every procedure, we’ll explain the charges beforehand, so you know exactly what to expect and won’t incur unexpected costs.
You’re welcome without an appointment. Our dentists accept walk-in patients, which means you don’t need an advance appointment if you’re in pain and need help immediately. We understand that dental emergencies can’t be scheduled, so we accommodate patients without prior notice. If you have the opportunity to call ahead or book online, it will help us get you seen with less wait time. If not, just come on over. We will do everything we can to see you as soon as possible.
Yes – we’re open every weekend. Our West Columbia emergency dental office operates seven days a week. We’re here from 9:00am to 9:00pm each day, weekends included. You won’t have to wait until Monday if you have a painful dental issue on a Saturday or Sunday. That said, weekends can get busy, so we advise calling ahead or booking online if possible to secure your spot. But if you can’t, walk-ins are still welcome and we’ll accommodate you as quickly as we can.
We offer financing options to suit most budgets, helping to make your emergency dental care more manageable. We’ve partnered with financial services (such as healthcare credit providers) that can set you up with a payment plan. Patients can get same-day, on-the-spot approval for financing, which allows them to pay off their treatment in affordable monthly installments. Some plans even offer low-interest or interest-free terms if paid within a promotional period. We also accept all major credit cards and debit cards for payment. Our team will work with you to find a payment arrangement that fits your budget, so cost doesn’t stand in the way of getting urgent dental work done.
Yes, most of the time we can take care of an extraction or root canal on the same day you come in. When you arrive at our West Columbia emergency dental clinic, the dentist will examine the problem tooth and take X-rays. If it turns out that you need a tooth pulled or that a root canal is necessary to treat an infection, we can usually begin the procedure immediately. Many people who visit us with a serious toothache end up having the bad tooth removed or the root canal started right then and there, bringing fast relief. Occasionally, if a case is extremely complex or you have a severe infection that requires stabilization, we may arrange a follow-up visit or refer you to a specialist oral surgeon. However, our goal is to resolve your dental emergency during your first visit whenever possible.
No. While our West Columbia office is open late (until 9pm) seven days a week, we do close during the overnight hours. In general, our hours are 9:00am to 9:00pm daily. We usually stop taking new patients about an hour before closing time each evening to ensure everyone can be treated properly before we end the day. If you experience a dental emergency in the middle of the night when our office is closed, you can schedule an appointment online for first thing the next morning, or call us as soon as we open and we will get you in promptly.