{"id":90,"date":"2019-08-07T15:06:18","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T15:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/blog\/?p=90"},"modified":"2019-08-27T15:08:13","modified_gmt":"2019-08-27T15:08:13","slug":"painful-tooth-why-its-better-to-see-an-emergency-dentist-than-visit-the-er","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/07\/painful-tooth-why-its-better-to-see-an-emergency-dentist-than-visit-the-er\/","title":{"rendered":"Painful Tooth? Why It\u2019s Better to See an Emergency Dentist Than Visit the ER"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_199130983__1566852598_16079.jpg\" alt=\"a woman holding her cheek in pain at the dentist office\" class=\"wp-image-91\" width=\"286\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_199130983__1566852598_16079.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_199130983__1566852598_16079-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_199130983__1566852598_16079-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve got plans to take your partner away for the\nweekend. While thinking about the fun activities you have planned during a leisurely\nbike ride, you suddenly hit a rough spot in the road and go flying off your bike.\nHitting the pavement, not only do have scraps on your hands and legs, but you\u2019ve\nknocked out a tooth. What great timing! While it might seem that a trip to the\nER is a reasonable option, there are reasons why you should stick to receiving\ntreatment from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency dentist\nin Parker<\/a>. Read on to learn why you will have a more thorough and personalized\nexperience if you wait to see a dental professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Warrants a Dental Emergency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing worse than having a dental emergency occur,\nespecially when you have plans. Unfortunately, accidents happen, and when they\ndo, it\u2019s important you understand how to handle the situation without making the\nproblem worse. The first thing you should do is determine if what you\u2019re\nexperiencing is an actual emergency. Some common types of injuries seen and\ntreated by dentists include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A lost dental crown or filling<\/li><li>Knocked-out tooth<\/li><li>Chipped or cracked teeth<\/li><li>An infection within the tooth or gums<\/li><li>Damage to the soft tissues of your mouth (i.e.\nlips, tongue, gums, cheeks)<\/li><li>Restoration damage<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned items,\nyou should call your dentist in Parker immediately. While it may be possible to\nschedule an appointment for you to come in as soon as possible, it might be\nthat based on the information you provide, you can take appropriate measures at\nhome until they\u2019re able to get you in to see the dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dentist Office or ER: Which is Better?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you\u2019re probably saying, \u201cWell, if the dentist can\u2019t get\nme in immediately, why not just go to the ER?\u201d Although a normal reaction, it\u2019s\nactually not the best idea. That is unless you have continual bleeding that\nwill not cease, or you\u2019ve fractured or broken your jaw. In these situations,\nget to your local emergency room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reasons you should stick to seeking treatment by your\nemergency dentist are many, some of which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A dentist is trained to handle dental\nemergencies. They\u2019ve seen it all and have the proper tools and equipment to\nthoroughly and effectively treat everything from dental infections to knocked-out\nteeth. <\/li><li>You\u2019ll receive a personalized treatment plan to\nhandle your injury. Depending on the case, your dentist can immediately map out\nsome suggested solutions to make sure your oral health is not hindered\nlong-term.<\/li><li>Your dental team can provide you with at-home\ntechniques and step-by-step instructions on how to handle the situation until\nyou see a dentist. If you visit an ER, you\u2019ll be sitting in a waiting room for\nhours doing nothing to help your problem.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to dental emergencies, leave it to the\nprofessionals. Yes, an ER is the best place to go for certain medical problems\nand accidents, but unless it\u2019s a broken jaw or uncontrolled bleeding, let a\ndental professional take care of your oral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author <br><\/strong>Dr. Rodney L. Allen, attended Stephen F. Austin State University before earning a Doctor of Dental Surgery at Baylor College of Dentistry. He offers comprehensive services for the entire family, and his expert team provides the highest level of patient care possible. If you\u2019re faced with a dental emergency, don\u2019t hesitate to contact his office. They can walk you through step-by-step how you should handle the situation until you can come in to see Dr. Allen. To learn more about him or the services offered, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodneyallendds.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(720) 851-6784<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve got plans to take your partner away for the weekend. While thinking about the fun activities you have planned during a leisurely bike ride, you suddenly hit a rough spot in the road and go flying off your bike. 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