{"id":418,"date":"2020-04-14T13:56:36","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T13:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salinasdental.com\/blog\/?p=418"},"modified":"2020-05-14T13:58:29","modified_gmt":"2020-05-14T13:58:29","slug":"emergency-dentist-explains-why-its-better-to-avoid-the-er-for-dental-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salinasdental.com\/blog\/emergency-dentist-explains-why-its-better-to-avoid-the-er-for-dental-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Emergency? Why You Should Visit Your Dentist Instead of the ER"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"aDo you know the best place to go when dealing with a dental emergency? Although it might make sense to visit the local ER, you should rethink this decision, especially if you want to avoid the possibility of contracting COVID-19. When dealing with this type of situation, you may want to consider how beneficial it is to see your emergency dentist<\/a>. As an individual with proper training and knowledge, you\u2019ll likely get the care you need more quickly and completely.<\/p>\n

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Why the ER Should Be Avoided Right Now<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve been taught your whole life that the best place to receive immediate treatment for a serious injury or accident is the emergency room. But due to the current climate, it\u2019s not an ideal place to be right now. As COVID-19 causes hospitals to be overrun with sick patients, you will be putting yourself (and others) at risk of contracting the virus.<\/p>\n

Not only are hospitals filled with doctors and nurses quickly working to treat as many ill individuals as possible, but you could be faced with waiting in a lobby for several hours before receiving treatment of any kind.<\/p>\n

Dental Emergencies That Can Be Treated by a Dentist<\/h2>\n

Depending on the type of injury you sustain, you\u2019re usually better off seeing an emergency dentist. However, if you are dealing with a fractured or broken jaw, continuous bleeding that cannot be stopped, or increased swelling to the face, jaw, or neck that is making it difficult to breathe and\/or swallow, you should seek immediate medical attention at your local ER.<\/p>\n

Your dental professional is otherwise entirely capable of handling all other types of dental emergencies, including:<\/p>\n