What Can the ER Do for Severe Tooth Pain?
Quick answer: The ER can stabilize emergencies—rule out dangerous infections, control intense pain (sometimes with a dental nerve block), drain certain abscesses, start antibiotics when indicated, repair cuts, and order medical imaging. Most ERs cannot do fillings, crowns, or root canals. If you don’t have red-flag symptoms (see below), you’ll usually get faster, definitive treatment […]
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