{"id":3182,"date":"2020-03-27T23:08:41","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T23:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cvfdental.com\/blog\/?p=3182"},"modified":"2020-04-07T23:14:45","modified_gmt":"2020-04-07T23:14:45","slug":"experienced-emergency-dentist-in-lewisville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cvfdental.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/27\/experienced-emergency-dentist-in-lewisville\/","title":{"rendered":"When a Dental Emergency Strikes, Should You Visit the ER?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cvfdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/woman_making_emergency_phone_call__1586300866_48300.jpg\" alt=\"woman in pain calling emergency dentist in Lewisville\" class=\"wp-image-3183\" width=\"302\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cvfdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/woman_making_emergency_phone_call__1586300866_48300.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.cvfdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/woman_making_emergency_phone_call__1586300866_48300-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cvfdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/woman_making_emergency_phone_call__1586300866_48300-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, there\u2019s no way to completely avoid a dental\nemergency. Therefore, if one strikes, you need to know where to go to get the\nexpert help you need. Your two primary options are to visit an emergency\ndentist in Lewisville or head to your local ER. During the COVID-19 outbreak,\nit\u2019s especially important to know which route to take, as hospitals are\ncurrently being flooded with patients. Read on to get the valuable information\nyou need to navigate these difficult times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Considered a Dental Emergency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The general definition of a dental emergency is any\nsituation that requires immediate care to overcome acute pain, stop bleeding or\nreplace a missing tooth or fixture. The following are some more specific guidelines\nprovided by the American Dental Association (ADA):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Uncontrolled bleeding that lasts for more than\n10 minutes<\/li><li>A soft tissue bacterial infection with painful\nswelling in the mouth or jaw, that can potentially compromise your airway<\/li><li>Trauma involving facial bones that can\npotentially inhibit your breathing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should You Visit the Dentist or ER?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During the COVID-19 crisis, most dentists have temporarily\nplaced any non-essential dental services on hold. However, they are still providing\ntreatment for dental emergencies. Thus, for most forms of dental trauma, this\nshould be your first choice for care. Not only will visiting a qualified\ndentist help to prevent gridlock in hospitals, but it will also aid in slowing\nthe spread of COVID-19. That\u2019s because a small ER waiting area full of potentially\ninfected patients can further exacerbate the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Exceptions to the Rule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While a dentist should typically be your first choice for\ntreating a dental emergency, here are two situations that require a trip to the\nER:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>A broken jaw <\/strong>\u2013 If you suspect you have a\nbroken jaw, tie a piece of soft cloth around your head to immobilize it, and\nimmediately head to the ER. <\/li><li><strong>Bleeding that won\u2019t stop <\/strong>\u2013 If you receive\na cut to the soft tissue in your mouth, you can gently apply pressure to the\narea with a cotton gauze to stop the bleeding. If it persists for more than 10\nminutes, then head to the ER. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With the spread of COVID-19 reaching alarming levels, nearly\nevery American is having to make some abrupt lifestyle changes. It\u2019s good to\nknow that when a dental emergency strikes, you can still count on your local\ndentist in Lewisville to provide the expert care you need to recover. By applying\nwhat you\u2019ve learned here, you can have your oral health fully restored without\nhaving to endure any unnecessary suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Shirley E. Mathew earned her dental degree from University of the Pacific\u2019s Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. With over 20 years of experience, she has the knowledge and skillset necessary to treat a host of dental emergencies. During the COVID-19 outbreak, Dr. Mathew is available to help you recover from dental trauma at Creekview Family Dentistry, and she can be reached for more information through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cvfdental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Unfortunately, there\u2019s no way to completely avoid a dental emergency. Therefore, if one strikes, you need to know where to go to get the expert help you need. Your two primary options are to visit an emergency dentist in Lewisville or head to your local ER. During the COVID-19 outbreak, it\u2019s especially important to know which route to take, as hospitals are currently being flooded with patients. 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