{"id":271,"date":"2024-08-15T10:40:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T10:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.columbusdentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=271"},"modified":"2024-08-29T22:40:43","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T22:40:43","slug":"should-you-visit-an-er-for-a-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.columbusdentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=271","title":{"rendered":"When Smile Care is Urgent: Should You Visit an ER for a Dental Emergency?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In most cases, you\u2019d visit an emergency room if you have an urgent medical issue. That\u2019s only natural \u2013 an ER\u2019s staff is well-trained and can handle many injuries and health problems. However, you should take a different approach when the issue is a dental emergency. The best response in that case is to quickly see your local dentist for a solid treatment<\/a>. As for the reason, here\u2019s a primer on why you shouldn\u2019t visit an ER for a dental emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Happens in a Dental Emergency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before going forward, take time to review just what dental emergencies are. Doing so provides context and shows why ERs aren\u2019t always a good fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In essence, dental emergencies are any dental issues needing immediate care. They often result from injuries (especially falls and collisions), poor oral hygiene, and bad oral habits. When they occur, they greatly threaten your oral health until (or unless) they get proper treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the most common dental emergencies are things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n