First, call the dentist’s office. We have staff and emergency dentists in Alabama, Massachusetts, Oregon and Washington available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
The hospital’s emergency room cannot provide the care that should take place in your dentist's office. When it comes to your teeth, emergency room professionals have a limited ability to help. Your teeth need specialized care that can only be offered by a dentist or dental specialist.
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Consider a teledentistry appointment, a telehealth option, for your dental appointment. Connect with licensed dentists at Advantage Dental, from home, a parked car, or anywhere you can be on your phone or computer. With this tool, you can talk directly with the dentist on video or phone and get your oral health concerns addressed. Perfect for when experiencing a dental emergency and you’re on the go or not at home. |
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Did you know... The use of hospital emergency services for non-urgent or preventable medical conditions is a growing public health concern across the nation. The estimated national cost of hospital emergency room visits for dental emergencies is more than $2 billion a year. From collected data, it is assumed that 79 percent of hospital emergency visits regarding oral care can be shifted to a dental office. This suggests, if more people went to the dentist for their dental emergent and urgent needs, there is a potential cost savings amount of up to $1.7 billion per year. |
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Advantage Dental oral health providers treat both adults and children in need of emergency or urgent dental care. However, if you are experiencing a life-threatening injury, call 911 or go to a hospital emergency room immediately. Possible life-threating oral health conditions that require immediate medical attention include:
Common oral discomforts and injuries that may need emergency dental care and how to handle them include:
