Tooth Injured in Accident, Should I Go to an Emergency Room?
After a tooth injury or accident, your first instinct might be to rush to the nearest emergency room (ER). While this can oftentimes be the logical step, the ER may not always be the best place to address a specific dental emergency. Most ERs will help address immediate general injuries, but are not equipped to handle complex dental ones. Addressing a dental emergency requires a specialized set of tools and expertise. This is why seeing a dentist as soon as possible is essential for proper treatment and a full recovery of your smile.
When to Go to the ER
There are instances when visiting the ER is absolutely necessary. If your tooth injury is accompanied by severe trauma to other parts of your face or head, or if you’re bleeding profusely and can’t stop it, the ER is equipped to handle the more urgent, life-threatening conditions. Emergency rooms can offer immediate care for injuries like facial fractures or uncontrollable bleeding, which are beyond the scope of dental offices.
However, even if the ER addresses these concerns, they likely won’t fix your dental problem. This means that while the ER can treat the surrounding injuries, they won’t be able to repair the actual tooth damage or address any underlying dental complications. Without proper dental treatment, an injured tooth can develop infections, decay, or other complications that may impact your smile.
Why You Need a Dentist for Full Recovery
A dentist specializes in diagnosing and treating dental injuries in a way that ensures your teeth are fully restored. If you have experienced a chipped, cracked, or knocked-out tooth, immediate dental intervention is needed. Depending on the extent of the injury, a dentist may be able to save the tooth, provide restorative options like bonding or crowns, or in more severe cases, recommend dental implants to replace lost teeth.
At Beverly Hills Dentistry, we offer advanced solutions to handle dental trauma with precision and care. Our team provides personalized treatment plans tailored for any specific injury, ensuring that you don’t just recover, but do so with a smile that looks and feels natural. Using the latest technology, including digital X-rays and laser treatments, we can promptly diagnose your injury and get you on the path to recovery.
If you’ve injured your tooth in an accident, don’t rely solely on an ER visit. While it may provide temporary relief, only a dentist can ensure that your smile is restored fully and correctly. For a complete recovery, visit a dental professional who can address both the functional and aesthetic aspects of your injury, maintain your dental health and smile for years to come. Our team can be contacted at any time, if you leave a message, we will follow-up with you as soon as we can!