Do you know where to go to get treatment for a knocked-out tooth or intense toothache? While you should get care right away, visiting your local ER instead of your dentist may cost you unnecessary time, money and grief. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever to know where to go when your smile needs immediate help. If you find yourself with a dental emergency during quarantine, here are four reasons you should skip the ER and call your Inwood Village emergency dentist instead.
1.) You’re Less Likely to Get Sick with COVID-19
Both ER and dental staff are working tirelessly to keep their practices clean during COVID-19. However, the best way to protect yourself from the coronavirus is to limit your contact with other people. While ERs are a catch-all for a wide variety of health issues, your dentist will only be treating patients who need care for their smile. Getting treatment in a less-trafficked environment lowers your risk of becoming sick.
2.) Your Dentist Will Be Able to Treat You Sooner
Many of the health concerns that are treated at an ER are pressing and require immediate professional attention. Emergency staff always do their best to treat the most serious health issues first, which means you may have to wait a while before you can be seen. On the other hand, far fewer people will be seeking care from your dentist. It’s very likely that you’ll be able to get the dental treatment you need sooner from your dentist than a busy ER doctor or nurse.
3.) You Won’t Be Contributing to Overcrowded ERs
COVID-19 is extremely contagious, and it can quickly become life-threatening in some cases. This influx of COVID-19 patients alongside other “everyday” health emergencies has led to a tremendous strain on the healthcare system. Taking your dental emergency to your dentist instead of the ER will free up the valuable time, effort, and attention of medical staff who can help these patients.
4.) You’ll Get the Specialized Dental Care You Need
Did you know that not all ERs are fully equipped to handle dental emergencies? If your ER doesn’t have a dentist on staff who can perform emergency root canals, tooth extractions, or crown placements, the ER medical staff may only be able to help you mitigate your discomfort until you can see your dentist. On the other hand, your Inwood Village dentist has the training, experience, and technology to quickly and comfortably treat nearly every dental emergency, including:
- Uncontrollable bleeding in the mouth
- Broken or fractured teeth
- Fully or partially dislodged teeth
- Severe or intense toothache
- Jaw injuries
If you’re not sure if your situation counts as a dental emergency, call your dentist right away. Over the phone, they can help you determine what steps you need to take next to keep yourself and your smile healthy and happy.
About the Author
Dr. Davina Prida earned her degree at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, where she graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). She is a member of the Dallas County Dental Society, Texas Dental Association, American Dental Association, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Prida is also a member of the Texas Army National Guard. One of her main focuses is creating beautiful Smiles. She ia a Top Dallas Dentist Providing High Quality Dental Care, General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, and Reconstructive Dentistry. Dr Davina Prida is fulfilling her vision of bringing the very best in cosmetic dentistry, reconstructive dentistry and general dentistry to Dallas at Inwood Village Dental. Dr. Prida’s approach of dental excellence and her use of advanced techniques, create the most natural, beautiful smiles possible. Dr. Prida is Dallas’ top cosmetic dentist, creating amazing smile makeovers with veneers, dental implants, dental crowns and bridges and Invisalign®. If you have questions about your dental treatment or dental care options, don’t hesitate to contact her at Inwood Village Dental or at (214) 352-2777.