{"id":43377,"date":"2026-01-03T22:38:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T22:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/?p=43377"},"modified":"2026-03-11T20:25:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T20:25:44","slug":"blog-tooth-abscess-pain-relief-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/es_us\/blog\/tooth-abscess-pain-relief\/","title":{"rendered":"Rising Dental Emergencies Fuel Growth in After-Hours &amp; Weekend Dentist Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"43377\" class=\"elementor elementor-43377\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-468b393 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"468b393\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcc8ce3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bcc8ce3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17a73a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17a73a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tooth Abscess Pain Relief: Fast and Effective Solutions at Home<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8e0ab1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a8e0ab1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eef3763 e-con-full elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eef3763\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-109068a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"109068a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"772\" src=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/a5d6abeb649df27b4975febd38dd4b5da2dfabe7-1-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2317\" alt=\"Doctor Profile Image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/a5d6abeb649df27b4975febd38dd4b5da2dfabe7-1-1.png 780w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/a5d6abeb649df27b4975febd38dd4b5da2dfabe7-1-1-300x297.png 300w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/a5d6abeb649df27b4975febd38dd4b5da2dfabe7-1-1-768x760.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c1d212 e-con-full elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6c1d212\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-166e30d elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"166e30d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Revisado por Dr. Dennis Rollins, DDO |<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Julio de 2025 - 6 min Leer<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44747dd elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44747dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Reviewed By Dr. Dennis Rollins, DDO | Julio 2025 - 6 min Read<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-726d9e1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"726d9e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12ceace elementor-align-right elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"12ceace\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"\/es_us\/find-a-dentist\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Buscar un dentista<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9754b16 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9754b16\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26f51bb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"26f51bb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-177c63c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"177c63c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.broadstreetads.com\/init-2.min.js\"><\/script>\r\n<script>broadstreet.watch({ networkId: 10248 })<\/script>\r\n     \r\n<!-- Blog Post - Below Hero -->\r\n<broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"184839\"><\/broadstreet-zone>\r\n     \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cc264f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9cc264f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9d295f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9d295f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW117152928 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117152928 BCX0\">There are many simple ways to help ease the pain from a tooth abscess until you can see a dentist. Keep in mind that a tooth abscess will not\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW117152928 BCX0\">resolve<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117152928 BCX0\">\u00a0on its own, and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117152928 BCX0\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117152928 BCX0\">\u00a0important to get prompt treatment to stop the problem from getting worse.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW117152928 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94b9b31 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"94b9b31\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc453f1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bc453f1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea189b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ea189b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7 Ways to Relieve Pain at Home<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc05d0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc05d0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take over-the-counter pain relievers, like ibuprofen or acetaminophen, according to product instructions, if\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0safe for you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rinse the affected area\u00a0with\u00a0a cup of warm water\u00a0containing\u00a0half a teaspoon of salt. Swish gently for 30 seconds, then spit\u00a0out\u00a0the water. You can do this 3-4 times a day. This helps reduce irritation and draw fluid out of the gums, relieving pressure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Place a cold pack or bag of ice wrapped in\u00a0a\u00a0cloth\u00a0on\u00a0your cheek for 15 minutes at a time. Take at least 15 minutes between\u00a0compresses. This helps reduce swelling and numb pain.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep your head elevated to minimize pressure on the affected area. If you lie down, use an extra pillow to keep your head above your heart.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Only eat soft foods, like yogurt, eggs, soup, and mashed potatoes.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brush and floss very gently around the affected area to remove any food debris that may worsen the pain. Be careful not to irritate your gums.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drink lots of (room temperature) water. Staying hydrated helps your body fight infection and prevents dry mouth, which can intensify pain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-307c268 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"307c268\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c43369c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c43369c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2b2f62 elementor-widget__width-inherit add-span-after image-full-width elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a2b2f62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7WaysToRelievePain_AtHome-1024x447.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43378\" alt=\"Infographic showing 7 ways to relieve dental abscess pain at home, including saltwater rinse, cold compress, soft foods, and hydration\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7WaysToRelievePain_AtHome-1024x447.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7WaysToRelievePain_AtHome-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7WaysToRelievePain_AtHome-768x335.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7WaysToRelievePain_AtHome-1536x671.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7WaysToRelievePain_AtHome-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7WaysToRelievePain_AtHome.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cedb4d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4cedb4d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7175192 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7175192\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49c657d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"49c657d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fafdc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8fafdc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">8 Things NOT to Do  <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3601ebe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3601ebe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t\u00a0try to drain the abscess yourself. Irritating the area can introduce more bacteria, cause bleeding, and even spread the infection.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t\u00a0place Aspirin directly on the affected\u00a0tooth, since\u00a0this can make pain worse and burn your gums.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t\u00a0place heat on your cheek. Warm compresses increase blood flow, which can worsen the infection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t\u00a0eat or drink\u00a0very hot, very cold, or sugary\u00a0foods, since\u00a0they can trigger pain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t\u00a0take leftover\u00a0antibiotics, since\u00a0this can make bacteria more resistant to treatment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t\u00a0use\u00a0alcohol\u00a0mouth rinses or strong essential oils, which can cause irritation and intensify pain.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t\u00a0smoke or vape, since this can accelerate bacterial\u00a0growth.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t\u00a0delay treatment, even if pain improves. Sometimes,\u00a0pain from an abscess can decrease if the infection ruptures or the nerve dies. This does not mean the infection is gone. Seeing a dentist is still vital.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37b6804 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"37b6804\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82fd44b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"82fd44b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b879583 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b879583\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When to Seek Urgent Care<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5491e89 blog-content-list elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5491e89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW92597546 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92597546 BCX0\">Signs that you should go to an emergency room or urgent care clinic include:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW92597546 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li>Difficulty breathing or swallowing<\/li><li>Fever<\/li><li>Rapid swelling of the face or jaw<\/li><li>A foul taste and sudden decrease in pressure<\/li><\/ul><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW261255260 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261255260 BCX0\">Emergency providers <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261255260 BCX0\">see dental infections often<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261255260 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261255260 BCX0\">They\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261255260 BCX0\"> be able to help control the pain, start antibiotics if needed, and make sure the swelling <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261255260 BCX0\">isn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261255260 BCX0\">\u00a0affecting your airway. In short,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261255260 BCX0\">they\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261255260 BCX0\">\u00a0keep you safe and as comfortable as possible until you can see a dentist.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW261255260 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-398ae43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"398ae43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Make an Appointment With a Dentist <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5c6a23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5c6a23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For help quickly getting on the phone with a local dentist office equipped to treat abscesses,\u00a0click\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/es_us\/find-a-dentist\/\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">aqu\u00ed<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0o ll\u00e1menos al <a href=\"tel:1-888-597-3896\">(888) 597-3896<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you talk to a member of the dental team, you can start with something clear and concise, like:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:280}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cHi, I\u2019m dealing with pain from what seems to be a tooth abscess, and I need an appointment today if possible.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0experiencing severe pain, swelling, fever, chills, or difficulty breathing or swallowing, let them know right away.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They might ask a few questions about your symptoms, such as how long\u00a0they\u2019ve\u00a0been present, if they come and go, and if\u00a0they\u2019ve\u00a0gotten worse. They might also ask if you have any allergies or medical conditions, if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0currently taking any medications, and about your dental history.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All this is to help the dental team better prepare to care for you.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4e4720 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e4e4720\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to Expect From Your Dental Appointment <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fef40d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fef40d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s\u00a0how a dental appointment usually goes when you have a tooth abscess.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">1. Check-in\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The staff will briefly review your symptoms, medical history,\u00a0any allergies\u00a0you have, and any medications\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0currently taking.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">2. Examination<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The dentist will look at the affected\u00a0tooth, gums, and surrounding\u00a0area. They may gently tap or press the tooth to assess pain level and nerve involvement. They may also check facial swelling and nearby lymph nodes.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">3. Imaging<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Often, a dental X-ray\u00a0is taken so the dentist can see the extent of the abscess and check whether\u00a0it has reached bone or other tissues.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">4. Treatment<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If there\u2019s\u00a0pus\u00a0accumulated, the dentist may drain the abscess to relieve pressure. This may involve a small incision in the gum or opening the tooth. You may feel pressure or mild discomfort, but local anesthesia will be used to prevent pain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p aria-level=\"4\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">If the tooth can be saved, the dentist will perform a root canal,\u00a0removing\u00a0the infected\u00a0tissue\u00a0and then\u00a0sealing\u00a0the tooth. You may feel some pressure or mild tugging, but the area will be numbed, so you should not feel sharp pain.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the tooth is too damaged to\u00a0save, the dentist will extract it. Local anesthesia will ensure you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0feel sharp pain, although you may feel pressure or\u00a0pulling. Some soreness or swelling is normal for a few days afterward. Your dentist will discuss options for replacing the tooth, such as a dental implant, bridge, or partial denture.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">5. After the Procedure<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Antibiotics and pain relief medications may be prescribed. The team will provide aftercare instructions, covering things like pain management, oral hygiene, diet, signs of normal healing, and symptoms that may need to be addressed. They may also schedule a follow-up appointment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b116ae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0b116ae\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecb5257 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ecb5257\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dcc4b9 elementor-widget__width-inherit add-span-after image-full-width elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2dcc4b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatToExpectChart-1024x440.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43379\" alt=\"Dental appointment timeline infographic showing check-in, examination, imaging, treatment, and aftercare steps\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatToExpectChart-1024x440.png 1024w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatToExpectChart-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatToExpectChart-768x330.png 768w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatToExpectChart-1536x660.png 1536w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatToExpectChart-2048x879.png 2048w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatToExpectChart-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b39d7c4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b39d7c4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03f4ad3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"03f4ad3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75ab1f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75ab1f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Managing Dental Anxiety <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ac5c9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ac5c9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s\u00a0common to feel nervous or anxious about getting treatment for a tooth abscess, but\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0vital to keep that appointment. Here are some methods that can help you stay calm before and during your treatment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tell the dental team about your anxiety.\u00a0They\u2019re\u00a0trained to help patients feel calm and\u00a0safe and\u00a0will discuss options like sedation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ask them all your questions.\u00a0Don\u2019t\u00a0be shy about making sure you have all the information you need.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If possible, schedule your appointment early in the morning, so you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0have to spend the day\u00a0anticipating\u00a0it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bring a trusted friend or family member to the appointment for emotional support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Come to the appointment in comfortable, loose-fitting clothes.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practice slow and deep breathing, which helps signal to your body that you are safe.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Focus on how much better\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0feel after the appointment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdaef65 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bdaef65\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da67252 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"da67252\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e774c6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1e774c6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ddb791 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ddb791\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u00bfNecesitas ayuda para el dolor de muelas?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f0cb67 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6f0cb67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"\/es_us\/find-a-dentist\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Buscar un dentista<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13dcb8f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"13dcb8f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07cb839 e-con-full related-posts-main e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"07cb839\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"related-posts-main\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c45394d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c45394d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Informaci\u00f3n relacionada<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-44195 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blogs category-emergency category-insurance\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/es_us\/blog\/broken-permanent-retainer-emergency\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"131\" src=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HowtoApplyOrthodonticWax-300x131.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-44196\" alt=\"Apply orthodontic wax to a broken retainer wire: roll wax, dry area, and cover the sharp or poking wire end\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HowtoApplyOrthodonticWax-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HowtoApplyOrthodonticWax-1024x447.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HowtoApplyOrthodonticWax-768x335.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HowtoApplyOrthodonticWax-1536x671.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HowtoApplyOrthodonticWax-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HowtoApplyOrthodonticWax.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/es_us\/blog\/broken-permanent-retainer-emergency\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tBroken Permanent Retainer: Is It a Dental Emergency?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tmarzo 27, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>While a broken bonded retainer is rarely a medical emergency, you should make a dental appointment to prevent discomfort and tooth movement. Most dentists can usually solve the problem with a simple bonding fix.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/es_us\/blog\/broken-permanent-retainer-emergency\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Broken Permanent Retainer: Is It a Dental Emergency?\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tSeguir leyendo\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-44191 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blogs category-emergency category-insurance\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/es_us\/blog\/emergency-dentist-cost-without-insurance\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"131\" src=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UnderstandingPaymentOptions-300x131.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-44193\" alt=\"Dental payment options including credit cards, medical financing, savings plans, and low-cost dental care alternatives\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UnderstandingPaymentOptions-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UnderstandingPaymentOptions-1024x447.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UnderstandingPaymentOptions-768x335.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UnderstandingPaymentOptions-1536x671.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UnderstandingPaymentOptions-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UnderstandingPaymentOptions.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/es_us\/blog\/emergency-dentist-cost-without-insurance\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tEmergency Dentist Cost Without Insurance: Prices and Affordable Solutions\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tmarzo 27, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>The first step in relieving acute tooth pain is an emergency dental exam. Without insurance, this typically costs $100-$300 dollars.<br \/>\nThat appointment will allow for immediate pain management. If needed, you and the dental team can plan for additional treatment and discuss ways to break up the cost over time.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/es_us\/blog\/emergency-dentist-cost-without-insurance\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Emergency Dentist Cost Without Insurance: Prices and Affordable Solutions\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tSeguir leyendo\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-44124 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blogs category-emergency category-insurance\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/es_us\/blog\/rising-dental-emergencies-after-hours\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"131\" src=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RisingDentalEmergencies_Infographic-300x131.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-44175\" alt=\"Infographic showing 2M ER visits for dental issues yearly and how 24\/7 dentists reduce costs compared to emergency rooms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RisingDentalEmergencies_Infographic-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RisingDentalEmergencies_Infographic-1024x447.png 1024w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RisingDentalEmergencies_Infographic-768x335.png 768w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RisingDentalEmergencies_Infographic-1536x671.png 1536w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RisingDentalEmergencies_Infographic-2048x895.png 2048w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RisingDentalEmergencies_Infographic-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/es_us\/blog\/rising-dental-emergencies-after-hours\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tRising Dental Emergencies Fuel Growth in After-Hours and Weekend Dentist Services\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tmarzo 13, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>According to the American Dental Association, about 2 million people visit emergency departments each year for non-traumatic dental conditions. At first glance, a trip to the emergency room for a tooth problem might seem excessive, but many people simply don\u2019t have other immediate options when severe dental pain hits.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/es_us\/blog\/rising-dental-emergencies-after-hours\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Rising Dental Emergencies Fuel Growth in After-Hours and Weekend Dentist Services\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tSeguir leyendo\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the American Dental Association, about 2 million people visit emergency departments each year for non-traumatic dental conditions. 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