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Do hospital emergency rooms treat toothaches?

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Depends: If ers have dentists on staff, the answer is yes, but it is probably not covered by medical insurance alone. Your best approach would be to start with a general dentist in your area who can offer you, or refer you for, a more comprehensive treatment approach. Rx in the er may be limited to just pulling the infected tooth, which in itself leads to compromise.

Answered 10/31/2016

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No solutions: In general, most emergency rooms will offer pain medications and antibiotics, which may provide temporary or incomplete relief of pain. Many do have oral surgeons that can address very severe or dangerous swellings. Most will not pull teeth, do root canals, or fillings. You will need to see a dentist for treatment that is considered permanent.

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes and NO: ER can give you antibiotics and pain meds, but can't fix problem. See your DDS to fix problem.

Answered 11/2/2016

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