{"id":66,"date":"2020-04-09T23:11:04","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T23:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/?p=66"},"modified":"2020-05-04T23:14:13","modified_gmt":"2020-05-04T23:14:13","slug":"skilled-emergency-dentist-in-stephens-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/09\/skilled-emergency-dentist-in-stephens-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Emergencies \u2013 Why You Should Visit a Dentist and Not the ER"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/older_man_tooth_pain_toothache_dental_implant__1587050262_62652.jpg\" alt=\"older man toothache needs emergency dentist in Stephens City\" class=\"wp-image-67\" width=\"303\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/older_man_tooth_pain_toothache_dental_implant__1587050262_62652.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/older_man_tooth_pain_toothache_dental_implant__1587050262_62652-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/older_man_tooth_pain_toothache_dental_implant__1587050262_62652-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To say that the COVID-19 crisis has presented some\nchallenges to the lives of American citizens is an understatement. Across the\ncountry, dentists have temporarily stopped providing elective forms of care in\nan effort to slow down the spread of the virus. Unfortunately, life doesn\u2019t\nstop happening; a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/dental-services.html\">dental emergency<\/a>\ncan still arise. If you find yourself in such a situation, you should pay an\nemergency dentist in Stephens City a visit and not the ER, but why? Read on to\nfind out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Dentists are Open for Dental Emergencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With shelter-in-place orders issued by most states, you may\nbe confused and think that the ER is the only option for receiving treatment\nfor dental emergencies. If you\u2019re facing a bad toothache or some other emerging\nissue, it\u2019s important to know that your local dentist is available to treat\nyour dental emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following shows some specific issues they\u2019re currently\ntreating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Biopsy of abnormal tissue<\/li><li>Severe dental pain from pulpal inflammation<\/li><li>Post-operative osteitis (also referred to as dry\nsocket)<\/li><li>Dental trauma with avulsion\/luxation (tooth\ndislodgement)<\/li><li>Tooth fracture resulting in pain or causing soft\ntissue trauma<\/li><li>Dental treatment required before receiving\ncritical medical procedures<\/li><li>Abscess or localized bacterial infection\nresulting in pain and swelling<\/li><li>Pericoronitis (gum tissue inflammation around a\npartially erupted molar)<\/li><li>Final crown\/bridge cementation if a temporary\nrestoration is lost, broken or causing gingival (gum) irritation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Hospitals Should Typically be Avoided for Dental Emergencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the reasons that you should contact a\ndentist for treatment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>He or she specializes in treating a myriad of\ndental emergencies.<\/li><li>Health professionals at hospitals are\noverwhelmed with an influx of patients during the COVID-19 crisis.<\/li><li>By entering a crowded emergency room, you place\nyourself at a greater risk of acquiring COVID-19, or you could transmit it to\nothers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Exceptions to the Rule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While in most cases the best place to receive treatment for\na dental emergency is at a dentist\u2019s office, there are two situations that you\nshould immediately head to the hospital for: oral bleeding or a broken jaw. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have soft tissue bleeding, you should carefully\napply a cotton gauze to cause a clot to form. If, after 10 minutes, the\nbleeding persists, then you should head to the ER to be treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A bad fall or blunt force impact to the face can result in a\nbroken jaw. If you suspect you\u2019ve suffered a fracture, then you can tie a soft\npiece of cloth around your head to keep your jaw immobile while in route to the\nhospital. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a dental emergency flares up, the ultimate goal is to\nput an end to any suffering and to restore your oral health to normal. Even\nthough COVID-19 is still spreading, you can count on your local dentist and\nstaff to help you in these tough times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A graduate of the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University, Dr. Thomas A. Gromling has been treating dental emergencies for over 30 years. Because he knows that these situations can arise when you least expect them, he is available to provide the important care you need at his private practice, even during the COVID-19 outbreak. Dr. Gromling can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To say that the COVID-19 crisis has presented some challenges to the lives of American citizens is an understatement. Across the country, dentists have temporarily stopped providing elective forms of care in an effort to slow down the spread of the virus. Unfortunately, life doesn\u2019t stop happening; a dental emergency can still arise. 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