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What can the hospital do for me if i go to the er with extreme tooth pain?

6 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

No: They are absolutely less than useless. You need to go to a dentist that does extractions. Then you can be properly treated.

Answered 8/7/2015

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Dr. Gabriel Malouf answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Dentist.: This is kind of like going to the dentist for a hair cut. They do some things really well in the er, but not what you need; so if your dental issue is life threatening, they will save your life, the dental problem will still need treatment by a someone who can fix the issue. See your dentist. Solve the problem. Take fewer meds & be well :-).

Answered 8/7/2015

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Dr. Mark Venincasa answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Not so much mostly..: Please see your dentist.... There are multiple causes of extreme tooth pain. The dentist can best treat this.

Answered 8/7/2015

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Not much: The er will not be able to do anything other than prescribe a pain reliever such as hydrocodone and an antibiotic if indicated. You must see a dentist to have extreme tooth pain treated with a filling, root canal, or extraction.

Answered 3/17/2017

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Pain meds: Just pain meds and antibiotics. Won't solve problem. See dentist ASAP.

Answered 8/7/2015

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