If you or your loved one is suffering from a broken, hurting, or knocked-out tooth, your first instinct might be to head to the nearest emergency room. Unfortunately, though, most ER doctors are not equipped to address the root causes of dental emergencies. At most, they may be able to temporarily relieve your pain, but you’d have to visit an emergency dentist in Avenel to get to the bottom of your problem.
That being said, there are a few scenarios in which you should make a beeline for the ER before calling us, which include:
Jaw dislocations and fractures
Deep lacerations to the mouth or face
Swelling that is affecting your ability to breathe or swallow
In almost all other dental-related emergencies, you’re better off contacting our team straight away.