The hospital told me to see a dentist. How quickly should that happen?+
Phone the clinic promptly and repeat what you were told. We will ask about your symptoms and use that to guide you on how soon to come in.
Do you need the hospital’s records?+
Bring whatever written information you were given, even if it seems minor. If the dentist would find something further helpful, ask how that can be requested.
I was given medication at the hospital. Should I still take it?+
Follow the directions you received from your medical team, and tell the dentist what you are taking. Questions about the prescription itself should go to whoever prescribed it.
My face looks better now but the tooth still hurts. Is that normal?+
An improvement in swelling does not necessarily mean a dental problem has gone. Pain that persists should be examined, since the source may still be there.
What should send me back to the hospital rather than to you?+
Return to emergency medical care or call 911 for breathing or swallowing trouble, severe swelling in your face, uncontrolled bleeding, a loss of consciousness or a serious facial injury.
How do Aurora residents arrange a dental visit after hospital care?+
Call (204) 338-3003 and explain that you were recently treated at a hospital. Our McPhillips Street clinic can then ask the questions that help us advise you on next steps.