Should I Go to the Hospital for a Dental Emergency?

If you never expect a dental emergency to happen to you, you’re not alone. Although you might not think you’re at risk, 1 in 6 adults requires urgent dental care annually. If you find yourself with a knocked-out tooth or throbbing pain, you might head to the closest hospital instinctively. While that’s the logical solution for a medical issue, like a broken bone, it may not be the best decision for your smile. Here’s when you’ll want to skip the hospital and call your emergency dentist.

(more…)