Does an Emergency Dentist Prescribe Medication If Needed?

An emergency dentist has the ability to do just as much as a traditional dentist can, which includes prescribing medication for injuries. Mediations can help speed along the healing process, and in some cases, it may be necessary in order for healing to take place at all.

Want to know if an emergency dentist can provide you with medication for your injury? In this article, we discuss what can be done for pain, swelling or infections within the mouth. More often than not, injuries require some sort of medication to reduce infection rates and remedy pain. 

DOES AN EMERGENCY DENTIST PRESCRIBE MEDICATION IF NEEDED?

The following information may be helpful to someone who is not sure what to expect from their emergency dentist. Read on to find out more!

THE ANSWER IS YES

An emergency dentist has the same type of credentials and capabilities that a traditional dentist does, if not more. The majority of the cases that an emergency dentist has are urgent, meaning that most of the patients seen by this type of dentist will require a certain medication as part of their treatment.

Emergency dentists undergo the same training and education that a general or family dentist does. The only real difference is that they are trained further in injury and urgent treatments. Dealing with dental emergencies requires additional patience, critical thinking and teamwork.

WHAT TYPE OF MEDICATION MAY BE NEEDED?

When a patient visits an emergency dentist, it is likely that they are in a great deal of pain or something has broken. In either case, there may be a need for medication. Prescribing medication for dental emergencies can be done by any type of dentist, but an emergency dentist is likely the best option.

If the injury caused severe pain, then the dentist may prescribe a pain management medication that can reduce the pain. If swelling is involved, an anti-inflammatory medication may be required. For almost all injuries, an emergency dentist will likely prescribe an antibiotic. Most injuries involve something that may cause the mouth to be susceptible to bacterial infections. The antibiotic medication will help fight infection while the mouth heals.

FOLLOW UP

After a patient visits an emergency dentist, it is likely that they will be recommended to follow up with their general or family dentist. A follow-up appointment will give the dentist a chance to oversee healing and ensure that everything is functioning properly.

Medication that was prescribed from an emergency dentist will probably not need to be refilled, but it is best to consult with the general dentist about any concerns regarding the need for medication.

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If you have questions or concerns about medication from an emergency dentist, then reach out to our office so we can help you. Our team of dentists would be happy to go over anything that you are curious about. Give us a call or stop by today!