Approximately 800,000 Americans will end up in the emergency room for a dental emergency and unfortunately that number only continues to rise. But did you know that in most cases, an emergency room is actually not the ideal place to be when you have a bad toothache, cracked restoration, or other urgent dental issue? If you’re experiencing a dental emergency in Uptown Houston, you’ll want to get in touch with a dentist first (at least most of the time). Learn why from a professional who’s treated dental emergencies for years.
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