I’m in a lot of pain. I’m pretty sure it is some kind of tooth infection, but I don’t have a dentist. Is it OK for me to go to the ER for a dental emergency?
Sandy J. – Ohio
Sandy,
Most ER’s do not treat dental issues. They may or may not give you some kind of pain killer, but that will be about it. So, you’ll end up paying a small fortune for ibuprofen or something similar.
If it is a tooth infection, just getting an antibiotic will not help. The infectious tissue has to be physically removed. There are emergency dentists that will see non-patients in emergency cases such as yours.
Don’t put this off. The infection will continue to spread and you will be putting your health at risk.
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