{"id":176,"date":"2020-03-24T17:38:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T17:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.danajonesdds.com\/blog\/?p=176"},"modified":"2022-09-07T20:05:18","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T20:05:18","slug":"3-steps-dental-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.danajonesdds.com\/blog\/3-steps-dental-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"ER or Emergency Dentist? Here are 3 Steps to Take During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"

You probably never expect it to happen to you, but 1 in 6 Americans face a dental emergency each year. Although there\u2019s never a good time for it to occur, having one during the COVID-19 pandemic can be extremely stressful. Since many dental offices are closed, where do you go? You might believe you need to make a trip to the hospital, but this often isn\u2019t the right choice. Not only are emergency rooms ideal for transmitting viruses, but they also aren\u2019t equipped to handle dental emergencies. Here are 3 steps you should take to stop your pain and save your smile.<\/p>\n

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1. Dentist VS Emergency Room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental emergencies<\/a> can be frightening, but you need to calm down and assess the situation to determine if you need to head to the hospital or dentist. With hospitals overcrowded and overworked, you only want to go to the emergency room if you suspect a broken jaw or have a medical issue that requires attention. Not to mention, they can\u2019t treat the underlying cause of the problem. The most they can do is prescribe pain relievers or antibiotics. Instead, it\u2019s best to provide the appropriate first aid at home and call your emergency dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Provide First Aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After assessing the situation, perform first aid at home depending on the issue you\u2019re having.<\/p>\n\n\n\n