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Should I Visit the ER or an Emergency Dentist?

April 9, 2020

Filed under: Uncategorized — horseshoebaydental @ 8:37 pm
a woman holding her cheek in pain while seeing her emergency dentist

Dealing with a dental emergency is never fun; however, throw in a global pandemic that is keeping your local dentist’s office closed, and the situation proves to be much more challenging than originally thought. Because of COVID-19, hospitals are overrun with sick patients and many dental practices are only seeing patients with severe oral injuries, so what should you do if faced with a chipped tooth, extreme tooth pain, or a soft tissue injury? An emergency dentist in Marble Falls explains when you should seek immediate help and why it’s best to avoid the ER as much as possible.

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