Dental Distension: Should I Call My Emergency Dentist for Facial Swelling?

December 5, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — thornville @ 5:13 pm
Woman in white turtleneck holding her hand to her jaw in pain

It may feel counterintuitive to learn that you should call your emergency dentist for a problem like facial swelling. It’s easy to assume that anything medical should be handled by a doctor, instead. The truth is, though, that in many cases the symptoms you’re noticing are due to a dental problem. When that’s the case, only your dentist has the right instruments and experience to accurately diagnose and remedy the issue. If you’re not sure what kind of help you might require, keep reading to learn more about 3 possible causes behind your inflammation, and how your dentist can help.

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