{"id":345,"date":"2022-12-29T20:41:08","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T20:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chaskadentist.com\/blog\/?p=345"},"modified":"2023-01-05T20:54:21","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T20:54:21","slug":"dental-emergencies-do-you-need-to-go-to-the-er","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chaskadentist.com\/blog\/2022\/12\/29\/dental-emergencies-do-you-need-to-go-to-the-er\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Go to the ER for Dental Emergencies?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The last thing you want to happen when you\u2019re in the middle of a fun night out with loved ones or a relaxing night in with your partner is to have a medical emergency. Whether it\u2019s during a birthday celebration with your friends or a family dinner, there is never a good time to have a dental emergency. It can be difficult to stay calm in this situation and to figure out what to do next. Should you visit your dentist, or is it better to go to the emergency room? Continue reading to learn if visit the ER for dental emergencies<\/a> is the best option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why You Should Visit the Dentist Instead of the ER <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a medical emergency, the ER may come to mind as the place to go to receive treatment. Even so, this isn\u2019t often the case for dental emergencies. Medical professionals who work at hospitals have years of experience under their belts, but there aren\u2019t usually any dentists on staff. So, though they will do what they can to help you feel less uncomfortable, you\u2019ll still need to visit a dentist to be treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, even if you\u2019re able to receive treatment at an emergency room, you\u2019re likely to experience long wait times. This gives your oral health emergency plenty of time to get worse. Dentists, on the other hand, tend to offer prompt, same-day emergency appointments. In addition, ER visits generally cost a lot more than trips to the dentist.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to Visit the Emergency Room Instead <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though it is generally a good idea to visit your dentist if you have a dental emergency, there are still some situations where an ER will be better suited for your medical needs. Go to the emergency room instead of the dentist if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n