{"id":36,"date":"2020-03-10T01:13:10","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T01:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soldotnadentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=36"},"modified":"2020-03-30T22:24:07","modified_gmt":"2020-03-30T22:24:07","slug":"emergency-dentist-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soldotnadentalarts.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/10\/emergency-dentist-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Dental Issue an Emergency? Here\u2019s How You Can Find Out."},"content":{"rendered":"

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Across the country, dental offices have been remaining largely closed to the public in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. While many people are doing their part to stay inside, what should you do if you feel like you\u2019re having a dental emergency? Do you take a risk and visit an emergency dentist,<\/a> despite not knowing for sure if what you\u2019re experiencing is in fact an urgent issue? Below, you can learn exactly when it\u2019s time to visit and when you can stay home.<\/p>\n

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Dental Issues That Don\u2019t Require Immediate Care<\/h2>\n

While there are many dental issues that can be classified as dental emergencies, there are also many situations that do not necessarily require immediate care. While you should still call the dentist when an issue appears, it\u2019s important not to panic if you have to wait a few days to be seen.<\/p>\n

For example, if you chip or crack your tooth, but there is no pain associated with the damage, then your tooth can almost certainly wait a few days before needing to be examined. Just use caution when chewing food and avoid very hard foods until you can be seen.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, if you notice tooth pain, but this discomfort is not associated with an abscess or the pain is not severe, it\u2019s more likely that you can wait a few days before getting seen. However, you should still call your dentist right away. While you should always call the dentist if you experience tooth pain, not all tooth pain is constituted as a dental emergency. It\u2019s important to call your dentist no matter what, whether the pain is severe or not as they and their team can provide guidance over the phone to improve your situation before you complete an official visit.<\/p>\n

Finally, if you lose a crown or filling, you can use dental cement, denture adhesive or even sugar-free chewing gum if nothing else is available to temporarily reattach it. Just don\u2019t ever resort to using super glue.<\/p>\n

Signs You Should Visit Your Dentist<\/h2>\n

In the following circumstances, you should absolutely be seen by a dentist for emergency care. These include:<\/p>\n