The History of Dentistry

The History of Dentistry

Tips for Seeing a Dentist After Your Car Accident

Regina Carlson

After being involved in a car accident, it's normal to seek regular medical care. However, you might not have thought about seeing a dentist. Some people find that they sustain dental injuries when they are involved in car accidents, and in these cases, it might be necessary to see a dental care professional. These are a few tips if you have found yourself in this situation.

See a Doctor, Too

If your main priority right now is your teeth — such as if you don't really feel like you have sustained any other injuries but if you do think that you have sustained a dental injury — then your first priority might be to see an emergency dentist instead of seeing a doctor. However, once you see the dentist and have your emergency handled, you should still make a point to see your primary care doctor or another physician. Then, they can make sure that you did not suffer any invisible injuries that might cause you serious issues later, such as whiplash or internal bleeding.

Alternatively, if you are suffering from various injuries, you may need to seek medical attention in a hospital first. Then, you can focus on seeing a dentist about your teeth.

Consider Seeing an Emergency Dentist

In some cases, after a car accident, you might find that you will need to see a dentist right away. This can be hard if you get in an accident at night or on a weekend or if your regular dentist does not have any available appointments. However, there are emergency dentists who offer emergency services. This is important for those who need care outside of regular business hours. If you have a broken or missing tooth, if you're in a lot of pain, or if you otherwise think you are suffering from a dental emergency, you may need to see an emergency dentist as soon as possible.

Keep Your Dental Bills

Lastly, after you have seen a dentist because of a car accident, you should not assume that you are the one who has to pay the emergency dental bill. The bill might be covered by the car insurance company, or it's something that should be brought to your car accident lawyer. Make sure that you keep all of your car accident-related dental bills and that you either turn them in to the car insurance company or your car accident lawyer so that you aren't the one who is held responsible for paying the bill.

For more information, contact a company like Whitehills Dental Practice.


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The History of Dentistry

Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved stories about the past. Whether the stories were about horses, wars, exploration or even dentistry, I loved to hear them. I find that knowing the history of something helps it to make sense and feel approachable. I know that some people have dental anxiety, and I too have suffered, but I also feel like the more you know about dental work and its history, the easier it is. This blog is dedicated to exploring the history of dentistry – What did ancient people use for fillings? How did early dentists numb their patients? Who was the first dentist? Those are just some of the questions I plan to answer here. Ready? Okay, let's dive into the history of dentistry together!