Were you hurt in an accident? Do you need dental care now, but can’t afford it? Maybe you cracked, chipped, or broke a tooth or teeth. These kinds of dental situations are urgent and may worsen if left untreated. If you can’t afford to treat your issue out of pocket and you’re pursuing a personal injury case, you don’t have to go without care. By going to a dentist on lien, you’ll be able to access treatment now and pay for care using your future settlement money.
Seeking care from a dentist through a lien doesn’t just help you recover from your accident. It also helps strengthen your personal injury case by providing medical documentation that serves as key evidence of your injury.
What Is a Lien Agreement?
After an accident, paying for medical care out of pocket can be difficult. This is especially true for dental care, since one in four Americans doesn’t have dental insurance.
But even if you don’t have the funds right now or dental insurance to cover some of your expenses, you can still afford prompt treatment with a medical lien. This legal agreement allows you to get the care you need without paying up front. A lien is a reimbursement claim that authorizes a medical provider to seek payment for a service they already provided. With a dental lien, we agree to provide you with the quality, compassionate care you deserve, while you agree to pay the cost of treatment once you settle your case. Once your case is over, your settlement proceeds cover your dental care at San Francisco East Bay Mini Dental Implants.
When You Might See a Dentist on Lien
You may benefit from a dentist on lien if you have been injured and cannot afford your necessary dental care. A lien may suit you if the following criteria apply to your situation:
- You have been injured in an accident.
- You are pursuing a personal injury lawsuit.
- You need dental care.
- You do not have insurance through a private provider, Medicare, or Medicaid.
- You cannot afford to pay for your treatment out of pocket.
If this sounds like you, Dr. Magno is just a phone call away. Our practice gladly accepts patients with urgent needs through medical liens. We offer thorough emergency dental care to help you recover while carefully documenting your injuries.
Why Urgent Dental Care Is Critical After an Accident
If you’ve suffered a dental injury after an accident, it is critical to get care as soon as possible for two key reasons.
First, urgent dental care prevents dental injuries from getting worse. When dental issues like chipped or broken teeth expose the root, you’ll probably experience pain. If left untreated, these cracks can also lead to dangerous infections. But with prompt care, we can relieve your pain and restore your smile.
If you knocked out your tooth in the accident, we might be able to reinsert the tooth if you act quickly enough. However, time is of the essence when teeth are dislodged. If too much time has passed, the tooth may no longer be viable, and we’ll need to explore other replacement options.
Overall, the sooner we restore your teeth, the sooner you’ll start feeling better after your dental injury.
The second key reason to see an emergency dentist is that it will help your lawyer build a case. Documenting medical injuries after an accident is key to holding the at-fault party accountable later on. Your lawyer will prove the extent of your injuries based on diagnostic images, appointment records, and procedures performed at our practice.
Call Now for Emergency Dentistry
If you suffered a personal injury that damaged your teeth, it’s important to act fast to repair the damaged teeth as soon as possible. With a medical lien, you don’t have to delay dental treatment until your case is settled. You’ll be able to access the care you need now while strengthening your legal claim with medical documentation of your injuries.
If you were in an accident and you suffered dental injuries, don’t let finances become a barrier to care. At San Francisco East Bay Mini Dental Implants, Dr. Magno provides quality restorative dentistry solutions to patients after accidents.
Call or text 510-591-0091 to schedule your visit today. For non-urgent dental care, you can also fill out our convenient online contact form.
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