{"id":184,"date":"2020-04-26T18:15:08","date_gmt":"2020-04-26T18:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/?p=184"},"modified":"2026-07-02T13:17:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T20:17:35","slug":"urgent-care-emergency-dentist-bellingham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/urgent-care-emergency-dentist-bellingham\/","title":{"rendered":"Facing Dental Pain? Your Emergency Dentist Can Help You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dental emergency is never a pleasant experience, but COVID-19 has made having one even worse. In addition to the pain, you now have to worry about contracting the coronavirus. With hospitals currently at capacity, it\u2019s natural to worry that you might accidentally catch it while in a hospital waiting room. Luckily, there is a safer alternative. Your emergency dentist in Bellingham is well equipped to handle most urgent dental problems. When you\u2019re thinking about finding emergency dental care, consider the following reasons to visit your dentist first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 \u2013 Limiting Contact With Other Patients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many dentists in Bellingham are only open for dental emergencies. Therefore, you\u2019re not going to be waiting very long with multiple other patients when you come in for treatment. The dentist will be able to see you right away. The situation at a traditional emergency room is going to be very different. People from many different places are going to be moving in and out throughout the day, so your risk of exposure to the virus increases. Furthermore, dental emergencies will likely be considered a low priority compared to potential COVID-19 cases, so you\u2019ll likely have to wait a long time before being seen by a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 \u2013 Reducing The Strain On Hospitals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hospitals are currently dealing with limited staff and supplies. As a result, they\u2019re saving their most critical resources for coronavirus patients. By choosing to visit a dentist for your dental emergency, you\u2019re decreasing the strain on hospital resources and making it easier for critically ill patients to receive care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 \u2013 Care That\u2019s Specific To Your Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ve probably noticed that an emergency room doesn\u2019t look like a dental office. The fact of the matter is that most don\u2019t have the proper tools to provide in-depth dental care. At best, emergency room doctors can provide you with basic care to get you out of pain and refer you to a dentist for further care. At an emergency dental office, you\u2019ll be examined by someone with specialized knowledge about your issue and receive care with advanced dental technology. The result will be a solution far better than any you would receive in an emergency room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 \u2013 Cost Savings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hospital emergency care is expensive, and you may find yourself paying for all of it alone if your insurance doesn\u2019t consider your problem a true emergency. By visiting your dentist first, you can avoid the excessive costs found in an emergency room and pay for only the care you need to get you out of pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dental emergencies are going to continue happening while you shelter in place. If you find yourself facing one, you don\u2019t need to worry about staying in pain for long. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency dentist in Bellingham<\/a> will be able to treat your issue in a safe, comfortable environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Young Dental Advanced Dental Arts is currently open to treat emergency cases. The team at the practice utilizes advanced technology to identify the true cause of your issue and treat it in a quick and effective manner. If you\u2019re concerned that you might need urgent dental care, you can contact them through their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or at <a href=\"tel:+13606760642\">(360) 676-0642<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A dental emergency is never a pleasant experience, but COVID-19 has made having one even worse. In addition to the pain, you now have to worry about contracting the coronavirus. With hospitals currently at capacity, it\u2019s natural to worry that you might accidentally catch it while in a hospital waiting room. Luckily, there is a safer alternative. Your emergency dentist in Bellingham is well equipped to handle most urgent dental problems. 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