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When you scroll through the list of contacts on your phone,\ndo you see a number for an emergency\ndentist<\/a>? If you don\u2019t, you\u2019re leaving yourself vulnerable to pain and\nfrustration in the event of a dental emergency. A simple search for an\nemergency dentist online can yield hundreds of results, so how do you know\nwhich one is going to provide the best care? You should consider these five\nfactors when choosing someone to assist you with an urgent dental problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. When Are They Available?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental emergencies can happen at any point during your day,\nso it\u2019s helpful to have an emergency dentist who you can reach at all times. Find\nout if they accept walk-in emergencies, or if they have an on-call number you\ncan use when you need care outside of regular practice hours.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. What Treatments Do They Provide?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many issues that can be considered dental\nemergencies. The last thing you want to do is walk into a dentist\u2019s office with\npain and be sent somewhere else. Review your potential dentist\u2019s website to\nfind out what kinds of problems they are capable of treating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. What Are Their Qualifications?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re selecting an emergency dentist, take the time to\nlook at where they went to school and what they\u2019ve done since graduating.\nDentists who have completed residencies and continue to participate in\nspecialized continuing education courses are going to be better equipped to\nhandle the challenges that come with a dental emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. How Will They Make You Comfortable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A good emergency dentist is going to provide you with\noptions to minimize pain and discomfort. Look for someone who offers sedation\noptions such as nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Can They Provide Regular Care?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Part of what makes a dental emergency so uncomfortable is\nthe fear of the unknown. You\u2019re not sure what\u2019s causing your pain, and you\ndon\u2019t know exactly what to do to stop it. Going to a dentist you\u2019ve never met\nbefore for care can make the whole experience much more stressful. If possible,\ntry finding an emergency dentist who can double as your regular dental care provider.\nThis will allow you to build a relationship with them prior to any dental\nemergency. When you do need care, your dentist will be familiar with your mouth\nand treatment preferences, allowing you to get out of pain and back to your\nnormal life faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparation is the key to making a dental emergency a brief\nexperience. Take a few moments out of your day to find a qualified dentist who\ncan provide you with preventive and emergency care. When you find yourself\ndealing with unexpected pain in your mouth, you\u2019ll be glad that you have their\nnumber in your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About The Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At West Hartford Dental Group, there is a team of dentists\navailable to help you with your urgent dental issues. Both Dr. Ajay Dhingra and\nDr. Ukti Phadnis keep up to date on the latest developments in dental care\nthrough continuing education and membership in multiple professional dental\nsocieties. If you need help with an emergency, or are just looking for someone\nto clean your teeth, you can reach out to them through their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you scroll through the list of contacts on your phone, do you see a number for an emergency dentist? If you don\u2019t, you\u2019re leaving yourself vulnerable to pain and frustration in the event of a dental emergency. A simple search for an emergency dentist online can yield hundreds of results, so how do you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-81","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat To Think About When You Have A Dental Emergency | Dentist in West Hartford<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It\u2019s not always easy to know what to do during a dental emergency. 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