Most dental offices were only seeing patients for emergency dentistry during the COVID-19 lockdown. And that created a lot of confusion among people. Because, what may seem like an emergency to you, may not be considered one by a dentist and vice versa.
Knowing how to differentiate between dental emergencies and urgent dental issues can make a significant difference in how well you manage your problem.
So, here's what is considered a dental emergency in Southington and what to do if you're experiencing one.
So, What Is a Dental Emergency?
Everything seems like an emergency when you are in pain. But, for a dental problem to be considered an emergency, then it needs to pose a threat to your life.
Here are some examples of dental emergencies:
What's Not a Dental Emergency?
As we said, it can be difficult to distinguish between a dental problem that requires emergency dental care and one that can wait until regular office hours. So, here are some examples of issues that are not dental emergencies:
Not Sure If You Need Emergency Dentistry? Call Us Right Now!
Do you think you may be experiencing a dental emergency? Get in touch with the team at Southington Dentistry right now and tell them about your problem. Together, we can determine if you need to come in for a same-day appointment or if you can wait until regular office hours.
You can schedule an appointment 24/7 online or call us directly at (860) 628-5029.
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