{"id":276,"date":"2020-04-05T15:22:03","date_gmt":"2020-04-05T15:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northjacksonvillecompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=276"},"modified":"2020-05-13T15:25:06","modified_gmt":"2020-05-13T15:25:06","slug":"dental-pain-in-quarantine-call-an-emergency-dentist-instead-of-going-to-the-er","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northjacksonvillecompletedentistry.com\/blog\/dental-pain-in-quarantine-call-an-emergency-dentist-instead-of-going-to-the-er\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Pain In Quarantine? Call an Emergency Dentist Instead of Going to the ER!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Although there\u2019s never an ideal time to deal with a dental emergency, that\u2019s never been more true than right now during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of immediately going to the hospital, you should always call an emergency dentist first, most of which are still open for emergency care. Avoiding a trip to the hospital (unless truly necessary) reduces your chance of being exposed to the virus, saves critical medical supplies, and lowers the strain on overworked nurses and doctors. Not to mention that dentists have specialized training and equipment to treat emergencies anyway! Keep reading to learn more and get some great tips for preventing sudden dental problems altogether.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Should You See an Emergency Dentist or Go To the Hospital?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although there are rare situations that require medical treatment (more on that below), it\u2019s important to start by calling an emergency dentist<\/a> first to get advice for your specific situation. They\u2019ll give you first-aid tips over the phone and either schedule the first available appointment or let you know if you should go to the ER or urgent care center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some common examples of the types of emergencies that need medical treatment: <\/p>\n\n\n\n