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As the COVID-19 pandemic<\/a> is rapidly spreading throughout the world, many dentists had to discontinue seeing patients or offering dental services. So, you may not have been able to go for a regular check for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you have a dental emergency<\/a>? Is it safe to go to the dentist, or should you wait until things have settled down? How to find a dentist offering emergency services around you<\/strong>? This article provides everything you need to know about dental emergencies and their management during COVID-19. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emergency\nDentist During Coronavirus Lockdown<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Imagine having severe pain in one of your teeth during the lockdown. What would you do? Typically, you would simply call your local dental practice and book an emergency appointment. But things are different now. Dentists now must use additional protective measure<\/a>s to minimize the chances of COVID-19 infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may not recognise your dental team when you 1st see them as their faces will likely be covered behind masks, eye wear and face shield, as well as wearing full-length gowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some dental practices are charging \u00a325 for the additional personal protective equipment required, as a gratitude for patient’s loyalty, some practices (such as ours) are waving all PPE fees <\/a>for practice members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it safe to\ngo to the Dentist During COVID-19 Pandemic?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The British Dental Association offers several guidelines to the dentists to ensure the safety of their team and the patients. First, it may not be necessary for you to visit the dentist for every dental emergency. In some cases, your dentist may guide you over the phone to manage the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secondly, for situations that do require visiting the dentist, dentists nowadays use additional personal protective equipment (PPE) \u2013 such as gowns, face shields, caps, etc. \u2013 to ensure the safety of their team and yourself by preventing the spread of the coronavirus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtually all dental restorative procedures generate an aerosol, which carries considerable risk for transmitting coronavirus infection. Therefore, dentists must take additional measures to minimize the risk of infection from aerosol-generating procedures<\/a> (AGPs) for routine dental treatment. Most modern dental practices are now equipped with high-grade vacuum machines that prevent the aerosol from staying in the room for prolonged durations, thereby reducing the fallow time<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

A dental emergency is any potentially life-threatening situation that requires immediate medical or dental treatment to alleviate severe pain, stop bleeding or manage severe infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A chipped tooth, broken orthodontic<\/a> wire, dislodged filling or crown that has come out does not qualify as a dental emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When should I go to A&E with Tooth pain?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental emergencies must never be taken lightly as they can be life-threatening. If you are having any of the below-mentioned problems, then you must visit your nearest hospital emergency, primary care facility, or dentist for immediate treatment. Some of the common dental emergencies include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n