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Dental Emergency In McKinney? Here’s When You Should Go To the ER

January 9, 2019

Filed under: Uncategorized — theoakbrookdentist @ 9:45 pm

3D image of a tooth next to a first-aid kit 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!

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