{"id":18,"date":"2023-12-13T19:48:14","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T19:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rivierafamilydentistryofmesquite.com\/blog\/?p=18"},"modified":"2024-01-22T19:50:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T19:50:07","slug":"emergency-visit-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rivierafamilydentistryofmesquite.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/13\/emergency-visit-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should I Expect to Happen During an Emergency Dental Visit?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dental emergencies can strike at any time, and suddenly having to deal with one can certainly be a stressful situation. In addition to any physical discomfort you may be feeling, your brain might be racing to find a way to address the issue. Thankfully, dentists are trained to deal with emergencies and help patients achieve their best possible outcomes. Here\u2019s a brief guide to emergency dental appointments<\/a> so you can feel a little more comfortable by knowing what to expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Counts as a Dental Emergency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While there are many possible dental health problems that can suddenly emerge, they don\u2019t all count as dental emergencies. As uncomfortable and inconvenient as minor chips, a broken dental bridge, or a bracket of your braces separating from your tooth can be, they do not require immediate dental attention. Dental emergencies are so painful that they interfere with your daily life or require immediate intervention to save a tooth or prevent further damage. A few examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n