Fresh Meadows, Queens, Dentist

Jacob E. Orbach DDS
176-17 69th Avenue
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 353-9555

Gentle quality dentistry for adults and children!
Cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, extractions, root canals…

Most insurance plans accepted: Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, Metlife, Guardian, Medicaid, Fidelis and many others…

Financing available.
Sunday office hours.
Emergencies welcome.

New patient special (for patients without insurance) exam, full set of X-rays, cleaning, oral cancer screening and treatment plan for just $195!

Our Services

Gentle quality dentistry for adults and children:

• cleanings
• fillings
• crowns
• bridges
• dentures
• implants
• extractions
• root canals

Insurance & Payment Options

Most insurance plans accepted:

• Aetna
• Cigna
• Delta Dental
• Metlife
• Guardian
• Medicaid
• Fidelis
• and many others

Financing available

Hours

Monday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 9:00am – 1:00pm

In addition to weekday hours for your convenience, we are also open on Sunday.

Sunday 9:00am – 2:00pm

Please call us to schedule an appointment.

Call (718) 353-9555

Emergencies Welcome

This page provides general tips and advice, and nothing contained herein should be taken as specific advice for any emergency. You should always consult your healthcare professional before embarking on any course of conduct or care.

In an Emergency

Stay calm. Focus on stopping the bleeding and protecting the injured tooth or area by following the appropriate instructions in this section.

Never take aspirin or ibuprofen for a dental emergency because they are anticoagulants which can cause excessive bleeding. To alleviate pain, take acetaminophen as directed on the packaging label.

Injuries to your teeth and gums can result in infection or other complications — so make sure you see your Dentist.

If your emergency is life-threatening, dial 911 for Emergency Medical Services or go immediately to a hospital emergency room.

Severe Pain

The most common causes are debris lodged under the gum line, a lost filling or crown, a cracked or broken tooth, or an infection. Only a thorough examination by your Dentist can determine the underlying cause of severe pain.

Until you see your Dentist, apply ice to the painful area for 10-20 minutes of every hour. To alleviate pain, take acetaminophen as directed on the packaging label.

Possible Broken Jaw

Do not move your jaw. Secure your jaw in place with a handkerchief, necktie, or towel tied around the jaw and over the top of the head. Use cold compresses to reduce swelling.

Go to the emergency room immediately.

Teeth

Debris between Teeth

Carefully insert a piece of dental floss (never a sharp or pointed object) between your teeth. Be gentle so you do not cut the gum tissue. If you are unable to remove the object, see your dentist right away.

Loose Tooth

Whether removable or fixed, a bridge is attached to abutments that provide an anchor of support.

Chipped or Broken Tooth

It may be possible to reattach the pieces to your tooth – only your Dentist can tell you for sure. Take the following steps and see your Dentist right away. Remember to take the pieces with you.

For the injured person:

• Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean it. Apply gauze to the area and use firm pressure to stop the bleeding. Try to find the chipped or broken tooth pieces right away.
• When the bleeding stops, apply a cold compress to the injured area to minimize swelling. If bleeding does not stop after 10 minutes of constant, firm pressure, see your dentist or go to the emergency room.

For the chipped or broken tooth

• Save the tooth’s pieces and rinse the pieces and your mouth with warm water.
• If the tooth’s pieces are dirty, place a towel or dishcloth in a sink (so the pieces cannot fall into the drain), and gently rinse them.
• Place the pieces in a small container and cover them with milk, water with a pinch of salt, or saliva from the injured person.

Knocked-Out Tooth

A Child’s Baby Tooth

Call your dentist right away. If the child’s baby tooth is completely knocked out, chances are it cannot be re-implanted. If this happens, the missing tooth will be replaced naturally when the child’s permanent (adult) tooth grows in.

A Permanent (Adult) Tooth

You have a 1-2 hour window in which your tooth has a chance for re-implantation – only your Dentist can tell you for sure. Take the following steps and see your Dentist right away. Remember to take your protected tooth with you.

For the Injured Person:

• Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean it. Apply gauze to the area and use firm pressure to stop the bleeding. Try to find the missing tooth right away.
• When the bleeding stops, apply a cold compress to the injured area to minimize swelling. If bleeding does not stop after 10 minutes of constant, firm pressure, see your dentist or go to the emergency room.
• Place the tooth in a small container and cover it with milk, water with a pinch of salt, or saliva from the injured person.

For the broken tooth:

• Hold the tooth only by its crown (the enamel, visible portion). If the tooth or root is dirty, place a towel or dishcloth in a sink (so the tooth cannot fall into the drain), and gently rinse the tooth and root but DO NOT SCRUB it or remove any gum tissue that may still be attached to the root.
• If possible, gently place the tooth back into its gum socket facing the correct direction (making sure that you do not force the tooth back in place). If this is not possible, place the tooth in a small container and cover the tooth in milk, water with a pinch of salt, or saliva from the injured person.

Lost Filling or Crown

Schedule an appointment with your dentist. You can relieve pain caused by air in contact with the exposed part of your tooth by using clove oil (available over-the-counter in pharmacies and supermarkets). Just dip a cotton swab in clove oil and apply it to the exposed part of your tooth. Putting an ice pack on your face over the area that hurts also may relieve the pain.

Filling:

• If you found the filling, put it in a safe place and take it with you when you see your dentist.
• To make your tooth more comfortable, fill the hole in your tooth with tooth wax or cement (available over-the-counter at your pharmacy). Do not use any household adhesives in your mouth.

Crown:

• If you found the crown, you may temporarily replace it yourself until you see your dentist.
• Gently clean any debris from the inside of your crown.
• To the inside of your crown, apply denture adhesive, dental cement or toothpaste before slipping the crown back in place to protect your tooth.

Toothache

Clean your mouth out by rinsing thoroughly with warm water. Gently floss around the tooth to remove any food particles that may be trapped between your teeth or just under your gum line. If your tooth continues to hurt, see your dentist as soon as possible.

Gums and Soft Tissues

Bitten Tongue or Lip

• A small cut (less than 1/4 inch) is likely to heal itself.
• Carefully wipe the area clean with gauze or a cloth. Apply a cold compress, ice pack, or small bag of frozen fruit or vegetables to the area to minimize swelling.
• If the cut is larger than 1/4 inch, or if bleeding does not stop after 10 minutes of cold treatment, go to the emergency room.

Burned Roof of Mouth

• Eating very hot food (like pizza) can burn the roof of your mouth. These painful sores and blisters typically heal on their own. If they have not healed after 10 days, see your dentist.
• In the meantime, use warm salt water rinses (1/8 of a teaspoon in 8 ounces of water) after meals to keep the area clean. If pain relief is needed use a topical oral anesthetic (found over-the-counter at your pharmacy). You can also take acetaminophen as directed on the packaging label.

Mouthsores

If your mouth sores are caused by having new braces, apply a topical anesthetic (available over-the-counter at your pharmacy). To alleviate pain, take acetaminophen as directed on the packaging label.

Pain, Swelling, or Abscess

See your dentist right away because gum pain or swelling can be the symptoms of an abscess (infection) that forms in gum tissue or in a tooth’s root and the area that surrounds it. There are many reasons why gums can swell, become painful, or abscess. Only a thorough exam by your Dentist can identify the underlying cause.

If the abscess ruptures, you may experience a sudden rush of foul-smelling and foul-tasting fluid from the swollen or painful area. Rinse your mouth with warm water immediately.

Braces

For a day or two after braces or retainers have been adjusted, you may experience discomfort. To help alleviate discomfort, rinse your mouth with warm salt water or take acetaminophen as directed on the packaging label.

Food trapped between Teeth

While this commonly occurs, it is not a dental emergency. To dislodge the food, try tying a small knot in the middle of some dental floss, or use an interproximal brush or toothpick.

Piece of Appliance Inhaled

Call 911 immediately and go to the hospital emergency room for treatment.

Piece of Appliance Swallowed

Call your dentist or Orthodontist to discuss appropriate next steps.

A Poking Wire

Call your Orthodontist to describe the situation and schedule an appointment. Use a Q-tip or pencil eraser to push the wire flat against the tooth. If the wire cannot be moved into a comfortable position, cover it with dental wax (available over-the-counter at your pharmacy).

Bracket Knocked Off

Call your Orthodontist to describe the situation and schedule an appointment. If the loose bracket has rotated on the wire and is sticking out, attempt to turn it back into its normal position. To minimize the movement of the loose brace, use dental wax (available over-the-counter at your pharmacy.)

Lost Wire or Ligature

Schedule an appointment with your Orthodontist. If you found the rubber ligature, you may be able to put it back in place using sterile tweezers.

Tour

Special – only $175!

New patient special (for patients without insurance)

• exam
• full set of X-rays
• cleaning
• oral cancer screening and
• treatment plan

for just $175!

Call (718) 353-9555

High-Quality Dentistry at Affordable Cost in Fresh Meadows

Good oral healthcare is an important part of maintaining good systemic health. Unfortunately, obtaining affordable dental insurance can be more challenging than finding good medical insurance, even after considerable changes like the Affordable Care Act and the health insurance marketplace.

Fortunately, dental patients in Fresh Meadows, NY 11365, now have a better, more affordable option for dental care than traditional insurance. In partnership with Doctors Network, Jacob E. Orbach DDS P.C. is proud to offer family and individual dental plans directly to our patients, with no insurance companies in the middle to deal with.

Why We’ve Joined with Doctors Network

Many patients simply can’t afford to pay exorbitant prices for dental insurance that often leaves them still paying expensive, out-of-pocket costs for care. Without insurance, patients also cannot afford routine preventive care, like dental checkups and cleanings that help them prevent more serious issues from developing. When cavities, gum disease, and more become prominent, the care necessary to treat them are even further out of reach.

Doctors Network’s direct plan that Dr. Orbach and our team now offer makes receiving necessary preventive care, as well as more extensive restorative and reconstructive care, significantly easier for more people. There are no hidden fees, and treatments are outlined in a common fee schedule so you know exactly what to expect.

What a Direct Dental Plan Means

With a dedication to making exceptional dental care accessible to everyone, Jacob E. Orbach DDS P.C.’s direct dental plan keeps dentistry costs reasonable. For instance, routine checkups and cleanings are only $25 per visit, and the cost of restorations like dental crowns and dental implants are substantially reduced.

Unlike insurance, our plan gives you access to all aspects of dental care, including unlimited preventive exams and X-rays as well as cosmetic improvements, like teeth-whitening and Invisalign®. For a one-time activation fee and low monthly fee of $14.99, you can reduce your overall dental healthcare costs by up to 80% or more.

Enjoy More Affordable Dentistry by Signing Up for Doctors Network

By becoming a part of Doctors Network, our Queens dental office has provided a way for our patients to enjoy greater peace of mind regarding their dental care. To learn more about the benefits of our direct dental plan, or if you’re ready to sign up, then visit www.doctorsnetwork.com today! When prompted, choose Dr. Jacob Orbach as your dental provider.

Please note that the direct dental plan is not dental insurance, nor is it a replacement for insurance coverage. If you have questions or need assistance signing up, then please feel free to contact Jacob E. Orbach DDS P.C. today, or call Doctors Network at 1-866-800-3168. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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