Where to go?: If you can't wait until the morning to see a dentist, you can go to the hospital. Be aware however, it usually takes a very long time to be seen and evaluated in a hospital and they generally do not offer any dental treatment. Without dental treatment, your problems will not be eliminated. For any serious symptoms such as high fever, or problems breathing or swallowing, etc. yes go to the ER!
Answered 11/30/2014
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Infection: The concern is that your tooth is infected, and now the infection is spreading to your face and neck. If airway becomes involved this can quickly become life threatening. Yes you can go to ER who will put you on antibiotics to slow down spread of infection and refer your to your Dentist for treatment, or you can just call your Dentist who will begin immediate treatment...call your Dentist.
Answered 9/28/2016
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ER: Emergency rooms are not set up to render dental care. Your best bet is to see a local dentist ASAP for treatment. It appears your condition is worsening to the point where you need to be seen today.
Answered 11/30/2014
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Go to dentist: unless the hospital has a dental clinic,my experience is you are best off going to a dentist from the beginning! A hospital ER would provide you with meds at great expense, but to solve the cause of your problem, you would have to see a dentist anyway. So why waste money and time!
Answered 11/30/2014
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Yes: Yes, many hospitals and urgent care centers have staffing that is able to help with orofacial problems. The extension of symptoms into your neck and face may indicate a spreading of the infection. Give them a call and go over or call your local DDS. Good luck
Answered 4/5/2015
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R/O CELLULITIS: Cellulitis is a superficial skin infection that can be caused after an abrasion . Keep the area clean and apply topical antibiotics. Seek prompt evaluation for potential need of oral antibiotics/X-ray /labs. F/U with the doctor who lanced the STYE .
Answered 4/5/2015
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Probably not: ER is for acute pain. There are a variety of options for the treatment of chronic pain, see a pain management specialist. Good luck.
Answered 4/26/2015
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