A clearer path to dental care.

No. This is an independent information and referral-resource website. It does not examine patients, provide dental treatment or confirm appointments. Contact a licensed dental office directly for care.

Start with your insurer’s current directory, the ADA member directory and recommendations you can check. Confirm the dentist’s license, location, services and availability directly. A directory listing is not a guarantee that a particular office accepts your plan.

Contact a dentist promptly for severe or persistent pain, a broken tooth or suspected infection. Trouble breathing or swallowing, or severe spreading facial swelling, needs emergency medical care. Call 911 in the US when emergency help is needed.

Early mineral loss before a hole forms may respond to fluoride and preventive care. Once there is a cavity, a restoration is often needed. An examination determines the depth of damage and whether the tooth can be restored.