How Do You Receive Emergency Dental Care?
Dental emergencies do happen. A knocked-out tooth, abscess or severe facial trauma may require a visit an immediate visit with an emergency dentist in your area. Visiting a dental clinic can be the difference between saving a tooth, stopping a severe infection and relieving tooth pain. Seek emergency care immediately to avoid further injury. Remember to not panic and remain calm when seeking emergency dental treatment. Call your local dental clinic if an emergency occurs; if you do not have a local dentist call any dentist nearby to assist in finding immediate emergency care. Sometimes a 24 hour dentist is available. Ask friends or family members for recommendations or simply look through the phonebook for an affordable dentist in your neighborhood. Remember it is important to find immediate medical attention in many dental emergencies and time may be an important factor when attempting to save a tooth. Explain the situation to the dentist’s office; some dentists may see emergency pati