{"id":376,"date":"2024-12-26T14:57:12","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T14:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.princealbertdental.com\/blog\/?p=376"},"modified":"2025-02-04T14:57:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T14:57:24","slug":"should-you-go-to-the-er-for-a-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.princealbertdental.com\/blog\/2024\/12\/26\/should-you-go-to-the-er-for-a-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"ER or Dental Office: Where Should You Go for Emergency Dental Care?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re in the middle of handling a dental injury<\/a> \u2013 whether it\u2019s a severe crack in your enamel or a completely knocked-out tooth \u2013 you might be wondering what you should do next. Should you go to the ER? Should you call your dentist? Read on to learn the answer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

So, Should You Go to the ER for a Dental Emergency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your tooth was knocked out during a sports-related injury, your dental crown is loose, or you\u2019re experiencing abnormal dental symptoms, like pain when biting down, you should not go to the ER. The reason why is simple: they don\u2019t typically have dentists on-staff. As a result, the most they can do is alleviate your pain in the short term and refer you to your dental team. So, if you want to save time and money, your first call should be to your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Important Exception<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is an important exception, however. If you are experiencing any potentially life-threatening symptoms, like trouble breathing or difficulty swallowing, you should call 911 or head to the ER right away. We also recommend doing so if you suspect your jaw is broken, there is a severe laceration on your face, or you\u2019re bleeding uncontrollably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Accidents happen. When they do, you can turn to your dentist or the ER for help. That said, there are a few proactive measures you can take to protect your smile from harm, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n