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I just broke a molar, don't have dentist. min pain. can it wait till tomorrow to be checked or should i go to er?
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Wait: The er will not help. See a dentist.
Answered 1/22/2014
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Dentist: Unless ER has a Dentist on staff they can't help you, and the cost to you would be more that the cost of a Dental Examination. Call a Dentist, explain your situation, follow their advice.
Answered 4/12/2020
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