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Painful bump on my gums. had a tooth break off and i haven't been able to get into the dentist. do i need to go to the er.
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
ER: The emergency room will not treat your broken tooth... for that, you'll have to make the time to get to a dentist for treatment. The sooner you go the sooner you will feel better. Do not let this problem escalate further.
Answered 7/16/2014
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Not ER: they are not set for dental problems. Visit an "emergency dentist" for a temporary treatment, antibiotics or painkillers prescription. They help people 24/7/365. You can use OTC NSAIDs for pain management and to reduce inflammation. For the "emergency dentist" near you call 1-800-dentist. Take care.
Answered 7/20/2014
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ER: The ER is only for true emergencies. Only if you had a high fever, spreading swelling from infection, or difficulty breathing or swallowing would going to the ER be a consideration. See you dentist asap and make sure you get regular dental check-ups every 6 months.
Answered 8/1/2016
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