Yep! Virtual dental care is another way to describe online dentistry or teledentistry. With the abundance of new technology and a growing interest from patients to see the dentist from home, virtual dental care has become a popular first step in getting dental care for a range of conditions. Using an audio and video connection, you can speak with a licensed dentist (DDS) or orthodontist virtually to discuss oral health issues like toothaches and treatment options. During your visit, your dentists will assess your situation, recommend follow-up care, and may prescribe medication based on your specific needs.

If your dentist decides that follow-up care is needed, you may need to go into a physical location for a follow-up appointment. You may consider booking an in-person appointment if you are seeking emergency care. Sesame sets fair, clear prices for every service- no mystery billing, no membership fees, no insurance mark-ups. It’s perfect for those without insurance: Get fair, upfront prices on all kinds of care. Have high-deductible insurance? Sesame offers lower prices without the hassle. Want to see someone out-of-network? See who you want, no mark-ups or restrictions.

Video dental consults allow patients and dentists to connect virtually to get care for a range of conditions - without leaving the house. Convenience aside, video dental consults offers patients a range of benefits for those looking to address a range of questions about their oral health, including:

- Easy consultations for new patients: Discuss dental issues and goals with a quality dentist through a video consult, without leaving the house.

- Getting a second opinion: Need help understanding your first diagnosis or want a second opinion? Video dental consults allow you to connect directly with dentists without the hassle of driving to another clinic or office.

- Convenient at-home consults: The pandemic has kept many from receiving dental care due to in-person visit availability and restrictions. With video dental consults, you can get care from the safety of home. Plus, if you have anxiety about going to the dentist, a video dental consult may help alleviate that anxiety by allowing you to see a dentist from the comfort of your own home.

During your dental consult, you will likely use Sesame's video platform, or your dentist's preferred video platform such as Zoom or Skype to chat with your dentist. You may be asked to provide a selfie, photo, or video of your specific problem area as part of your consultation.

Your dentist may go through your medical history, review any dental images or X-rays, and discuss your oral health, habits and lifestyle. Come prepared to discuss any current problems you are experiencing with your teeth and/or discuss your oral health goals, such as teeth whitening or orthodontic goals like teeth straightening. As part of your treatment plan, your dentist may also prescribe medication and/or request a follow-up appointment depending on your condition.

Over a video dental consult, you can talk to a dentist about a range of conditions and needs, including:

• Toothache
• Stained teeth
• Cavities and fillings
• Crowns, caps, and other dental procedures
• Chipped, cracked, crooked, or missing teeth
• Sensitivity to cold foods
• Gum recession, bleeding, or other gum problems
• Sore jaw from clenching or grinding your teeth

Note that your dentist may recommend an in-person follow-up visit to address your condition.

Toothaches are defined as any tooth pain around or in the tooth. Nerves in the tooth are among the most sensitive in the body. This makes the pulp inside the tooth very sensitive to irritation or infection (called an abscess). The symptoms of a toothache can vary based on the severity of the irritation or infection, as well as the cause of the toothache. Some common symptoms of toothache include:

• Constant throbbing toothache pain
  
• Sharp and sudden tooth pain (often felt when pressure is applied to the tooth, like when biting down)
  
• Headaches
  
• Fever
  
• Swollen, painful gums
  
• Bad taste in mouth (drainage from abscess)
  --Bad odor from the mouth
  

These symptoms of toothache pain can vary depending on the cause of the toothache, and the severity of the condition. Consult with a dentist to determine the cause of your toothache and create a treatment plan that's right for you.

While toothaches aren't always preventable, dentists often recommend a number of preventative measures you can take to reduce the likelihood of getting a toothache or dental problems. This includes:

- Regular tooth brushing: Brushing your teeth twice a day with a toothbrush recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA) can help reduce plaque, fight bacteria, and loosen debris stuck in the teeth. The ADA recommends brushing your teeth with toothpaste that contains fluoride to strengthen enamel and prevent cavities.

- Regular flossing: Flossing once a day can loosen debris stuck in the teeth, or in the spaces between the teeth, that can cause bacterial infections. It is recommended that you floss at least once a day.

- Diet: Eat foods low in sugar. Sugar contributes to tooth decay by mixing with bacteria in the saliva to create plaque. Plaque left on teeth dissolves the enamel on the tooth, speeding up decay and increasing the risk for cavities.

- Regular dental care: The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends regular (2x a year) dentistry visits for deep cleaning and preventative care. Regular visits to the dentist lets your dentist keep track of tooth decay and your general oral health, while also offering professional cleaning services that can strengthen enamel and prevent cavities. In a recent statement, the ADA released recommendations for dental care visits based on medical history and oral health history.

If you have questions about your oral hygiene or are experiencing dental pain, connect directly with a quality dentist on Sesame today.

There are a number of reasons you may be experiencing tooth pain or a toothache, including:

• Tooth decay
  
• Abscess (bacterial infection often caused by food particles and lack of flossing)
  
• Fractured or damaged tooth
  
• Gum disease/ gum infection
  
• Damaged filling
  
• TMJ disorder
  
• Sinus infection
  
• Repetitive teeth grinding or chewing
  

Connect directly with a dentist to determine the cause of your toothache and create a treatment plan that's right for you. This may include various home remedies, in-person follow-up care, and more.

Over a video dental consult, you can talk to a dentist about a range of conditions and needs, including:

• Toothache
• Stained teeth
• Cavities and fillings
• Crowns, caps, and other dental procedures
• Chipped, cracked, crooked, or missing teeth
• Sensitivity to cold foods
• Gum recession, bleeding, or other gum problems
• Sore jaw from clenching or grinding your teeth

Note that your dentist may recommend an in-person follow-up visit to address your condition.

If you're experiencing a toothache, consult directly with a dentist to determine the cause and craft a treatment plan that's right for you.

Recommended treatment plan may include in-person follow-up care, simple home remedies and over the counter oral care or pain medication, or both. In some cases, dentists may recommend the following:

- Warm salt water rinse: Warm water with salt added can act as a natural disinfectant and help soothe pain from an aching tooth.

- Cold compress: Holding an icepack wrapped in a towel off and on for 20 minute intervals can help as temporary relief for pain, while reducing swelling caused by the affected area. When a gentle cold compress is applied, blood vessels constrict in the affected area, which makes pain less severe and swelling go down.

- Over-the-counter pain medication: Over-the-counter pain medication such as ibuprofen, Advil, and acetaminophen (Tylenol) can help reduce pain and swelling around the affected area in the mouth. Oral care products such as benzocaine (found in Orajel) can act as a local anesthetic that numbs the aching tooth or gum, providing temporary pain relief for the affected area. It is not recommended that these over-the-counter medications are used on children under the age of 2 without the medical advice of a dentist.

If you're experiencing a toothache or severe oral pain, it's best to consult with a dentist directly to get expert care and craft a treatment plan that's right for you.

If you've experienced tooth loss, you may want to speak to a dentist to ask about implants or dentures, in which case a general dentistry practitioner may refer you to a prosthodontist specialist. Prosthodontists specialize in tooth and jaw restoration.

Services a prosthodontist can provide include:

• Bridge or implant application for missing teeth
  
• Tooth reconstruction for broken or decayed teeth
  
• Denture fitting and placement
  
• Physical therapy for TMJ (jaw joint inflammation)
  
• Maxillofacial surgery
  

Connect directly with a quality dentist on Sesame today to ask any questions you may have about tooth implants or denture fittings.

Prices for dental services may vary based on what you need. A cavity filling or crown repair is a lengthier procedure, so those services may cost more than a toothache consultation or routine cleaning.

By booking your next dentist visit through Sesame, you can save up to 60% on a range of services and procedures. Dentists on Sesame set their prices directly, without insurance companies, so you can get the care you need without worrying about markups or networks.

Here’s how it works: Dentists on Sesame set up-front, cash prices. This means that the price you see on Sesame is the price you pay. No hidden bills or surprise fees. You can compare services and prices so you can see the doctor you want to see, not who your insurance company lets you see. Our no worries cancellation policy means you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance and still get a full refund with no questions asked. It’s that simple. Book a visit today to get the care you need at your convenience. Sesame makes your next dental appointment simple, clear, and affordable. The way health care should be.

If you're experiencing a toothache, it's best to consult directlydireclty with a dentist to determine the cause and craft a treatment plan that's right for you. While some toothache pain may go away with home-remedies and oral health care, dental care may be required, especially if the pain is chronic or severe. If you're experiencing persistentpersistant pain or if you notice damage to your teeth, you should seek care with a dentist right away. If you're unable to resolve your toothache over video, your dentist may recommendreccomend one of the following treatment options, depending on the cause of your pain:

-Cavity filling: Cavities left untreated can cause consistent pain and sensitive teeth. A dentist can help relieve pain by filling the cavity or removing the infected tooth.

-Root canal: A root canal is a procedure where the pulp inside the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels is replaced with sealing material. Root canals can help cure an abscess (bacteria infection) in the tooth, by replacing the infected part of the tooth with this material.

-Tooth repair: A dentist can help repair broken or fractured teeth that might be causing pain in the mouth.

-Antibiotic prescription: A dentist will be able to prescribe maximum strength antibiotic medication that can help kill bacteria in an abscess, or in the gum line.

If you're experiencing persistent, throbbing tooth pain, consult with a dentist today.

Dentists on Sesame offer a range of general dentistry services. Some of these services include:

• Dental cleaning
  
• Dental exams
  
• Dental X-rays
  
• Cavity fillings
  
• Root canals
  
• Dental crowns
  
• Dental implants
  
• Denture placement
  
• Whitening
  

Dental visits can help prevent oral disease and decay with services like:

-Oral exams
-Cleanings
-Sealant application
-Fluoride treatments

These types of dental medicine are key to maintaining a healthy smile and good dental hygiene.

Video dental consults allow patients and dentists to connect virtually to get care for a range of conditions - without leaving the house. Convenience aside, video dental consults offers patients a range of benefits for those looking to address a range of questions about their oral health, including:

- Easy consultations for new patients: Discuss dental issues and goals with a quality dentist through a video consult, without leaving the house.

- Getting a second opinion: Need help understanding your first diagnosis or want a second opinion? Video dental consults allow you to connect directly with dentists without the hassle of driving to another clinic or office.

- Convenient at-home consults: The pandemic has kept many from receiving dental care due to in-person visit availability and restrictions. With video dental consults, you can get care from the safety of home. Plus, if you have anxiety about going to the dentist, a video dental consult may help alleviate that anxiety by allowing you to see a dentist from the comfort of your own home.

Dentists, periodontists, and orthodontists are Doctors of Dental Surgery (DDS). All three types of health care providers go through dental school, but orthodontists and periodontists are dental specialties, focusing on specific aspects of oral health and dentistry.

Dentist

A dentist, or general dentist, is like a primary care doctor, but for oral care. Dentists help patients maintain good oral health, test for disease, treat oral conditions, perform certain dental procedures, and more. Some types of care a general dentist can provide are:

• Oral exams
  
• X-ray services
  
• Tooth extraction (pulling)
  
• Tooth repair
  
• Crown and veneer placement
  
• Sealant application
  
• Cavity filling
  
• Gum disease treatment
  
• Prescription for oral disease
  
• Whitening
  
• Oral surgery
  

Orthodontist

Like dentists, orthodontists are Doctors of Dental Surgery. An orthodontist undergoes several years of specialized training and residency to focus on tooth and jaw alignment. Dentists who specialize in orthodontics can diagnose and treat oral conditions, but mostly focus on the setting of the teeth and jaw.

Services orthodontists generally perform include:

• Installing tooth alignment treatment plans like braces and retainers
  
• Tracking facial growth and dental development (like jawline and bite) in children
  
• Performing certain oral surgeries, like tooth straightening or implant placement
  

Periodontist

Periodontists are dentists who specialize in diagnosing and treating gum disease. In addition, periodontists have received specialized training in the bones and ligaments surrounding the teeth.

Some types of care a periodontist can provide include:

• Diagnosing and treating gum disease (such as gingivitis)
  
• Prescribing oral medicine to treat gum disease
  
• Tooth extractions
  
• Bone grafting
  
• Scaling and root planing
  
• Flap surgery
  
• Laser gum surgery
  

Endodontists

Endodontists are dentists who specialize in saving teeth and diagnosing tooth pain. An endodontist focuses on the inside tissues of the tooth, to keep teeth healthy, pain-free, and in place. Some types of care an endodontist can provide are:

• Root canals (this is the most common type of care an endodontist provides)
  
• Crown placement
  
• Cracked tooth repair
  
• Apicoectomy (removing the tip of a tooth’s root)