What does DEE mean in HOSPITALS

A dental emergency typically involves sudden or severe mouth pain, swelling, bleeding, broken teeth or other issues that require immediate treatment. Depending on the severity of the dental emergency it may be necessary to visit an emergency dentist or hospital depending on the cause of your issue.

Pain, swelling, heavy bleeding and tooth breakage are signs that you may have a dental emergency. If you experience any of these symptoms then contact your local dentist as soon as possible for further evaluation and advice.

Immediately contact your dentist and seek medical help to get relief from the pain. Over-the-counter medications may help with discomfort but they will not fix underlying causes or infections so always follow up with your physician for professional guidance.

The goal of a DEE is to assess and address any urgent oral health needs in order to preserve oral health and quality of life. This typically begins with an examination by a dentist who can determine if treatment is needed, what kind of treatment is indicated, and whether referral to medical specialists is necessary.

The length of time for each DEE varies depending on the type of treatment that is required for the individual patient's needs. However, most DEEs tend to last between 30 minutes to 1 hour as this allows enough time for assessment and potential treatments such as fillings, extractions or teeth cleaning.

After completing your DEE appointment, your dentist might provide you with prescription medications if it was deemed necessary during the appointment. As well they might suggest follow-up visits varying on the nature of your condition and how it has been treated during the DEE appointment.

After receiving dental care it’s important that you avoid any activities that could put excessive strain on your mouth such as participating in strenuous physical activities like running or weightlifting until all treatments have been completed properly.