Should I go to the ER for a toothache?

Not usually. A toothache alone, even a severe one, is almost always a job for an emergency dentist. Go to the ER if it’s paired with facial swelling, fever, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or bleeding that won’t stop.

Can an ER actually fix a broken or infected tooth?

Not typically. ER doctors can manage pain and infection with medication, but pulling a tooth, draining an abscess, or placing a filling requires a dentist.

What counts as a true dental emergency for the ER?

Spreading facial or neck swelling, trouble breathing or opening your mouth, uncontrolled bleeding, or facial trauma with a suspected fracture. Any of these warrants an ER visit or a call to 911.

Why see an emergency dentist instead of the ER for a bad toothache?

An emergency dentist can treat the actual cause right away; pulling the tooth, draining the abscess, or fixing the fracture, rather than just managing symptoms until you can get a follow-up appointment.

Where can Detroit residents get same-day emergency dental care?

Emergency Dental of America’s Detroit office at <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/B1xHrGU2MWSrVe63A" target="_blank" rel="noopener">28755 Schoenherr Rd, Warren, MI 48088</a>, sees walk-ins seven days a week. Call <a href="tel:3135790911" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(313) 579-0911</a> or stop in.