{"id":152,"date":"2020-03-20T13:12:44","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T13:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/?p=152"},"modified":"2020-03-20T13:12:45","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T13:12:45","slug":"how-to-get-emergency-dental-services-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/how-to-get-emergency-dental-services-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Emergency Dental Services During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_211283258__1___1584709858_84122-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"worried person searching for an emergency dentist near them on their cellphone\" class=\"wp-image-153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_211283258__1___1584709858_84122-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_211283258__1___1584709858_84122-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_211283258__1___1584709858_84122.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Countless people don\u2019t visit their emergency dentist in Friendswood until it\u2019s too late because they aren\u2019t sure whether the problem will disappear on its own or not. With COVID-19, many of your local dentists will only be available for emergency care. Unfortunately, with these situations, the longer you wait, the worse the problem typically gets. If you\u2019re unsure of whether you should contact your closed dentist for emergency services, read on to learn how to spot the signs and why it\u2019s important to seek timely, urgent care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Has COVID-19 Affected Dental Care?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In many states, dental practices have been instructed to, or\nhave chosen, to shut down their practice for the safety of their patients and\nemployees. So, where does that leave patients who are experiencing intense pain\ndue to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">dental\nemergencies<\/a>? Fortunately, many dentists are seeing those who require\nimmediate treatment, so there\u2019s no need to worry. If you find yourself in a\nsituation that warrants urgent dental attention, you\u2019ll be taken care of.\nHowever, non-emergent problems may need to be addressed down the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s a Dental Emergency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During a time where people are being instructed to social\ndistance, and where many dental practices are only accepting emergency\npatients, it\u2019s important to know how to spot the signs that you require urgent\ncare. A common tell-tale sign of this is if you\u2019re in pain. Some other reasons\nto seek this type of care is due to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wisdom tooth pain<\/li><li>Swollen gums near a damaged tooth<\/li><li>Dental damage that is causing you pain<\/li><li>Broken or damaged filling, crown, or other\nrestoration<\/li><li>A dental procedure is required before you can\nget urgent medical procedures<\/li><li>Dry socket dressing changes<\/li><li>A knocked-out permanent tooth<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions or are worried as to whether your situation\nwould be considered a dental emergency, don\u2019t hesitate to contact your nearest\ndental office to ask. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s a Non-Emergency Situation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dentists are taking extra precautionary measures to prevent\nthe spread of COVID-19, which is why many practices have closed until further\nnotice. If this is the case for your local dental office, then they\u2019re not\nseeing patients for the following treatments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Routine checkups, cleanings, and X-rays<\/li><li>Preventive treatments<\/li><li>Orthodontic procedures that don\u2019t address issues\nthat are causing pain<\/li><li>Extraction of asymptomatic teeth<\/li><li>Artificial tooth replacement services <\/li><li>Cosmetic dental treatments<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in a situation and are unsure of whether or not\nyour issue requires timely treatment, call your local dental office for guidance.\nIn many cases, when you don\u2019t put off your oral health problem, &nbsp;you can prevent further damage from occurring.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. James Sierra takes pride in continuing and advancing his\neducation so he can provide his patients with fast, pain-relieving emergency\ndental care. With over 1,200 hours of continuing education courses under his\nbelt, he has been able to sharpen his skills in a variety of treatments. He is\nalso a member of countless professional organizations, including the American\nDental Association and the Texas Dental Association, to name a few. For\nquestions or to schedule an emergency dental appointment, visit Friendswood\nDental Group\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>\nor call 281-482-2631. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Countless people don\u2019t visit their emergency dentist in Friendswood until it\u2019s too late because they aren\u2019t sure whether the problem will disappear on its own or not. With COVID-19, many of your local dentists will only be available for emergency care. Unfortunately, with these situations, the longer you wait, the worse the problem typically gets. 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