OMG, My Tooth Cracked! Who Addresses Dental Emergencies?

Have you ever been hit in the head with a soccer ball in the mouth? Or in any sports activity for that matter? If your teeth become damaged, that’s what’s known as a dental emergency! Most patients would assume to go to the emergency room if they’re in pain. In most cases though, if their problem is mainly concerning their mouth, the ER will refer them back to their dentist. Time is of the essence when it comes to saving your natural teeth. When a dental emergency strikes, you need to know how to handle accidents that affect your teeth until you can reach your emergency dentist.

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