{"id":334,"date":"2024-09-03T16:38:23","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T16:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ambiancedentspa.com\/blog\/?p=334"},"modified":"2024-09-06T16:40:16","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T16:40:16","slug":"why-you-should-not-go-to-er-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ambiancedentspa.com\/blog\/why-you-should-not-go-to-er-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should NOT Go to The ER for a Dental Emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ambiancedentspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-300x187.png\" alt=\"Two dentists getting ready to help a patient with their dental emergency\" class=\"wp-image-335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ambiancedentspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ambiancedentspa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image.png 627w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you knock out a tooth, notice red or swollen gums, or feel a shooting toothache, your first thought might be to go straight to an ER. While no one would blame you for this instinct, there are a couple of reasons why you might want to visit your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ambiancedentspa.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency dentist<\/a> instead. Keep reading to find out why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is An Emergency Dentist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An emergency dentist is pretty much what they sound like. They\u2019re trained to handle unexpected and urgent dental issues, like sudden and sharp toothaches, chipped or broken teeth, damaged restorations, and so much more. Many offer same-day appointments for emergency situations and can sometimes provide sedative solutions like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ambiancedentspa.com\/sedation-dentistry.html\">oral conscious sedation<\/a>. Basically, their goal is to treat you quickly and alleviate discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Wrong with Going to the ER?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing! Especially if your dental emergency is complex enough to cause life-threatening complications like an allergic reaction. However, the average ER is not usually equipped to handle the treatments necessary for most dental emergencies. Pulling a tooth or performing a root canal, for example, would be out of the question. It\u2019s not that they don\u2019t want to help you; most simply don\u2019t have the right tools or certifications to do so safely and legally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages To Calling an Emergency Dentist First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your ER doesn\u2019t have a dentist on-staff, they might still be able to alleviate your discomfort, but will ultimately refer you to a local dental practice for treatment. Contacting your emergency dentist first, then, can save you time and money. They can also provide first-aid instructions over the phone, so your immediate pain will still be addressed while you work out an appropriate appointment time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental emergencies are as alarming as other spontaneous medical disasters. However, dentistry is a highly specialized field, so the average ER might not be the most convenient solution. Fortunately, that\u2019s what emergency dentists are for! Even if you\u2019re unsure whether your dental problem counts as an emergency, they\u2019ll hear you out over the phone and let you know how urgent the issue is. It never hurts to give them a call, just in case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ambiancedentspa.com\/meet-dr-clarine-green-hightower.html\">Clarine Hightower<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ambiancedentspa.com\/meet-dr-natasha-barrow.html\">Natasha Barrow<\/a> are highly accomplished dentists with an impressive list of credentials. Dr. Hightower is experienced with pediatric, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, while Dr. Barrow earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery. Between the two of them, you can count on Ambiance Dental Spa to promptly and effectively treat your dental emergency and any necessary touch-ups. To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ambiancedentspa.com\/contact.html\">contact<\/a> their office, call 301-262-2624.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you knock out a tooth, notice red or swollen gums, or feel a shooting toothache, your first thought might be to go straight to an ER. While no one would blame you for this instinct, there are a couple of reasons why you might want to visit your emergency dentist instead. 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