Did you know that trips to the ER for dental emergencies nearly doubled from 1.1 million in 2000 to 2.1 million in 2010? Some of these cases didn’t actually require a visit to the hospital, but when a dental emergency strikes, many people don’t know if they should seek medical care or dental care first. And, unfortunately, it’s impossible to predict when something like a toothache, jaw injury or broken filling will occur. So, when you or a loved one experience a dental emergency in McKinney, what should you do first – see a dentist, or go to the hospital? Keep reading below to find out!