Better Than the ER!

If you've ever sat in an 'emergency' room of a hospital, you know that it can be traumatizing in and of itself!  There is a good reason to take your mouth or teeth concerns to your dentist, as stated in a recent article.  The Pew Center on the States is a research organization, and they found out that the number of people going to the ER for avoidable dental problems has risen in the last five years.  In other words, more people go to the ER when they have a problem with their teeth now than they did five years ago.  It is very important to establish a relationship of trust with your own oral health doctor.  This way if you have a problem, you can be seen as soon as possible for it.  Even if it's on a weekend, you'll get better care with your own doctor.  The ER is for emergencies, and if you have an emergency, then go by all means.  However, you can find out how you are doing and possibly prevent oral health problems by seeing your dentist.

Here is a link to the Pew Center on the States:   Pew research
Here is a link to the DrBiscuspid article