{"id":62,"date":"2020-04-09T20:37:45","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T20:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.horseshoebaydental.net\/blog\/?p=62"},"modified":"2020-05-04T20:40:40","modified_gmt":"2020-05-04T20:40:40","slug":"emergency-dentist-in-marble-falls-and-why-you-should-avoid-the-er","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.horseshoebaydental.net\/blog\/2020\/04\/09\/emergency-dentist-in-marble-falls-and-why-you-should-avoid-the-er\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Visit the ER or an Emergency Dentist?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dealing with a dental emergency is never fun; however,\nthrow in a global pandemic that is keeping your local dentist\u2019s office closed,\nand the situation proves to be much more challenging than originally thought.\nBecause of COVID-19, hospitals are overrun with sick patients and many dental\npractices are only seeing patients with severe oral injuries, so what should\nyou do if faced with a chipped tooth, extreme tooth pain, or a soft tissue\ninjury? An emergency\ndentist in Marble Falls<\/a> explains when you should seek immediate help and why\nit\u2019s best to avoid the ER as much as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How to Know When You\u2019re Experiencing a Real Emergency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Under normal circumstances, any type of tooth or mouth-related\npain would warrant a visit to your emergency dentist. Unfortunately, COVID-19 is\nmaking that a bit more challenging. Dental teams are now providing step-by-step\ninstructions for patients to care for their non-urgent injuries at home and\nonly scheduling appointments for those facing extreme situations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how do you know if the problem you\u2019re facing is severe\nenough to warrant a visit to the dentist\u2019s office? There are a few scenarios\nthat will have you leaving your house and seeing a professional. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n