What Is Non-Routine Dental Care?
By Dr. Eastwood – Summerbrook Dental & Implants, Fort Worth, TX
Many patients ask me, “What is non-routine dental care?” Non-routine dental care includes treatments that go beyond your regular cleanings, exams, and X-rays. These are procedures that address bigger problems, emergencies, or special situations that require more time, planning, and skill. At Summerbrook Dental & Implants, I provide a full range of non-routine care so patients don’t have to visit multiple offices to get the help they need.
Non-routine dental care often begins when a patient has pain, swelling, or a broken tooth. Emergency visits, such as treating a severe toothache, repairing a cracked tooth, or draining an infection, all fall under non-routine care. These situations usually can’t wait and need immediate attention to relieve pain and prevent the problem from worsening.
Another type of non-routine care involves advanced restorative treatments. These include crowns, bridges, and root canals—procedures used to save or rebuild teeth that are badly damaged. Because these treatments are more complex than basic fillings or cleanings, they are considered non-routine.
Non-routine care also includes oral surgery, such as removing impacted wisdom teeth, performing gum surgery, or extracting infected teeth. At my office, I also perform advanced surgical procedures like bone grafting, sinus lifts, immediate implants, and full-mouth implant treatments, which many general dental offices do not offer. Being able to complete these services in-house gives patients a smoother, more comfortable experience.
Tooth replacement is another major part of non-routine dental care. Whether you need a single implant, snap-in dentures, or a full-arch solution like All-on-4, these treatments require careful planning and advanced training. My use of 3D imaging, zero bone loss techniques, and custom healing abutments helps create predictable, long-lasting results.
Non-routine care even includes cosmetic improvements, such as veneers, bonding, or gum reshaping, especially when these procedures require more detailed planning to achieve natural results.
And through all of this, my office remains a no judgment zone. Many patients come in needing several non-routine treatments, and that’s completely okay. My goal is to help you restore your health, comfort, and confidence one step at a time.
So, non-routine dental care includes emergency visits, advanced repairs, oral surgery, tooth replacement, and cosmetic treatments—everything beyond your regular checkups that helps rebuild and protect your smile.