{"id":166,"date":"2024-10-17T16:59:48","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T16:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.studiodentalofchisholmtrail.com\/blog\/?p=166"},"modified":"2025-11-14T11:29:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T11:29:50","slug":"should-i-go-to-the-er-for-a-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.studiodentalofchisholmtrail.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/17\/should-i-go-to-the-er-for-a-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Go to the ER for a Dental Emergency?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"986\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.studiodentalofchisholmtrail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ER.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-167\" style=\"width:312px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.studiodentalofchisholmtrail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ER.jpg 986w, https:\/\/www.studiodentalofchisholmtrail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ER-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.studiodentalofchisholmtrail.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ER-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you are experiencing an urgent dental crisis, you may be wondering where you should go for immediate attention. Because most emergency rooms do not have a dentist on staff, the best thing you can do in most situations is to head to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studiodentalofchisholmtrail.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency dentist<\/a>. If you\u2019re wondering what constitutes an urgent dental visit, here are some guidelines to follow, and when to head where.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Emergencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental emergencies are urgent situations that should be treated as soon as possible. These include things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Persistent bleeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A loose or missing permanent tooth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An injury or fracture of your jaw or facial bones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Painful swelling or aching around a tooth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signs of an infection or abscess<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-urgent dental emergencies should still be treated as soon as possible; however, they may be okay to wait a few days before you can be seen. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A lost bridge, crown or dental implant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damaged or broken teeth that are not in severe pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A broken retainer, denture, or night guard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A mild toothache<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emergency Room Visits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though your emergency dentist can certainly handle most urgent dental crises, there are still some occasions where you may need to go to a hospital emergency room. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Persistent bleeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intense pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Injury to the jaw or other facial bones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, your emergency dentist can help treat most oral health problems, including urgent ones; however, your local ER may not be as well equipped to handle this type of problem. In fact, you may end up being referred to an emergency dentist once you arrive at the ER, so be sure to reach out to your dentist first before making the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Dr. Patel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studiodentalofchisholmtrail.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Anilkumar Patel<\/a> cares about his patients, and that means in sickness and in health. While it is his goal to keep your teeth and gums in excellent condition, he also knows that sometimes accidents happen. That\u2019s why Studio Dental of Chisholm Trail offers same-day emergency dental appointments. Whether you\u2019ve got a loose tooth, an infection, a painful toothache or anything in between, Dr. Patel and his team are happy to help you get the care you need as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are experiencing a dental emergency, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexbook.me\/sdct\/1\">visit our website<\/a> or call us today at 817-717-6788 for an urgent appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are experiencing an urgent dental crisis, you may be wondering where you should go for immediate attention. Because most emergency rooms do not have a dentist on staff, the best thing you can do in most situations is to head to your emergency dentist. 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