The Santa Clarita Valley Signal: The Rise in Dental Injuries and Why It Is Sometimes Best to Visit a Dentist for Treatment, Instead of an Emergency Room

In recent years, there has been a notable increase in dental injuries, leading many to seek care in hospital emergency departments (EDs). 

However, for most dental issues, consulting a dentist is more effective and beneficial than visiting an ED. 

A 2022 report by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health highlighted that in 2019 there were approximately 1.8 million ED visits for non-traumatic dental conditions (NTDCs) in the US, costing about $3.4 billion. This reflects a significant rise in both the number and cost of such visits over recent years.

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