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I broke a bad tooth and the pain is unbearable.cant see a dentist until tues. will the er help me with the pain short term or is it a waste of time?
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Yes: The ER can provide you a Rx for pain medication. In the meanwhile, try ice pad or ice cube. An antibiotic may also help to slow down the infection and thus the pain as well.
Answered 6/19/2017
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ER: Some ERs have dental staffing, but most do not. A prescription for pain meds will be given to you, but if the pain is unbearable, then they may not help much. Following the below link may be of some help: http://24hrdental.net/ac/search/kentucky/latonia
Answered 9/11/2021
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Not the best choice: Unless the ER has a Dentist on call, they can only mask your symptoms, not treat you. Call your Dentist. Ask if you can be seen before Tuesday. If not, can they recommend an Endodontists or Oral Surgeon for you to see now.
Answered 9/11/2021
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See below: Find a dentist that has sooner availability for an emergency. Typically, the emergency room will only dispense medication unless there is a dental or oral surgery residency program and dentists are on staff. Part of being a provider is access to emergency care, find a new provider.
Answered 9/11/2021
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