DENTIST NEAR MEREDITH WOODS in RALEIGH, NC
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LAKE BOONE DENTISTRY HAS OVER 200 5-STAR GOOGLE REVIEWS!
Dr. Rickey is a very caring and compassionate dentist. I was experiencing severe tooth pain, and Dr Rickey agreed to see me that day. He prescribed a few days of oral steroid which took down the pain, swelling, and nerve pain quickly until I could be seen by an oral surgeon. Highly recommend!
How Can We Help You?
Need a checkup? Emergency dental care? A filling or a crown? Our team at Lake Boone Dentistry has you covered. We offer a wide range of dental treatments right here in our office near Meredith Woods. Click on the pictures below to learn more about how we can care for your smile. When you’re ready to schedule an appointment, click here or call our office, and we’ll get you set up as soon as possible.
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Finding Our Dental Office Near Meredith Woods
To get to our dental office from Meredith Woods, you’ll take Burnie Drive to Wycliff Road, passing Lake Boone Trail along the way. You’ll find us at 2310 Myron Drive in Raleigh, which is close to HomeChoice Home Care Solutions, Vision Contractors Inc., and Triangle Periodontics. As always, if you need any assistance locating us, you can give us a call!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get emergency dental care?
Unfortunately, dental emergencies don’t always occur when you have a regularly scheduled dental appointment. Thankfully, your emergency dentist near Meredith Woods can help.
When faced with an urgent dental emergency, please give our office a call as soon as possible. If you’re experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.
In most cases, hospital emergency rooms, mobile clinics, and urgent care centers don’t have a dentist on staff and cannot handle dental emergencies. Thus, if you go to one of these establishments, they may not be able to treat you and may end up referring you to an emergency dentist instead.
If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, call us as soon as possible so we can assess the situation and determine the best solution to protect your smile. Please be aware, however, that in many cases dental emergencies are red flags that you may have more dental problems lurking, and it’s time to start visiting your dentist regularly for your six-month checkups and cleanings. These appointments don’t take long, but they can help you prevent future dental emergencies, which will ultimately save you time, money and of course, your beautiful smile!
How much does a dental check-up & cleaning cost in Meredith Woods?
When it comes to determining the cost of a dental check-up and cleaning, there are a variety of factors to consider, including things like the present condition of your oral health, and where you’re located.
Each checkup and cleaning appointment should follow the same basic format and include a discussion of your medical and dental history, a comprehensive dental exam performed by a dentist, a professional cleaning by a dental team member, X-rays, and a potentially lifesaving oral cancer screening.
The average cost of a dental checkup and cleaning without dental insurance is typically between $200 and $350. If you have dental insurance, the cost for this type of appointment is pre-negotiated with us by your provider. Being in-network will generally save you the most money, but we are also happy to process out-of-network claims as well!
Can I book my appointment online?
Sometimes it can be difficult to find the opportunity to squeeze in a phone call during regular business hours. Thankfully, you can request an appointment with one of our dentists right on our website by clicking the red “Schedule Appointment” button on the top righthand corner.
Next, you’ll need to fill out all the required fields below and hit the blue “Submit” button at the bottom center of the page when complete. You can expect a response from one of our cheerful team members within 24 business hours of submitting your request.
If you are a new patient, or if you have any questions or concerns about any aspect of your upcoming visit, it may be easier to call us directly instead of using the web form.
What level of education is required to be a dentist?
Here in the United States, the requirements for being a dentist are the same no matter which state you’re located in. Each dentist must earn either a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or a Doctor of Dental Sciences (DDS) from one of the nation’s 67 accredited dental schools. In fact, even foreign dentists who have completed their education elsewhere and are practicing outside of the country must complete this education before practicing as a dentist in the United States!
In order to be accepted into a dental school in the United States, your dentist must first earn his or her bachelor's degree (along with very good grades) in a major that places a heavy emphasis on math and science.
Dental school is then an additional three or four years, which combines both classroom lectures and hands-on training.
Following their initial dental school education, many dentists choose to continue their education and earn one of the twelve specializations designated by the American Dental Association, which add an additional three or more years to their education. These specialties include:
- Dental Anesthesiology
- Dental Public Health
- Endodontics
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral Medicine
- Orofacial Pain
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics
Finally, upon graduation, each dentist is required by law to complete a minimum number of continuing education hours either annually or bi-annually to maintain their dental license. These requirements vary by location, and many dentists are proud to take more than the minimum voluntarily!