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Who treats me if had a dental emergency with major persistent pain and my dentist does not work weekends so will not go to his office and has no one that fills in for him/her? always wondered about this for years?
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Most dental pain can be taken care temporarily with analgesic (pain pill) with or without antibiotic by urgent care doctor for a couple days before you can see the dentist. Most hospitals do not have affiliated dentists but they may have maxillary surgeon in case of true emergency.
Answered 1/9/2022
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Your dentist can refer you to a specialist who is open on a weekend, or prescribe antibiotics/pain meds until an appointment can be made. Regular exams and cleanings can help prevent such emergencies. Be proactive rather than reactive.
Answered 1/9/2022
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Usually Dental problems are a log-time in the making, and don't just suddenly pop-up without warning. Regular professional examinations can often prevent such flare-ups. Some hospital ER's have Dentists on call to provide emergency treatment. But better to prevent problems. And isn you do have a problem, call at the first sign. Don't wait until the weekend.
Answered 1/9/2022
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