Maybe it's a first world mentality to think oral procedures at the dentist are necessary. If it truly is, ie. in a life threatening way, then it should be treat

Maybe it's a first world mentality to think oral procedures at the dentist are necessary. If it truly is, ie. in a life threatening way, then it should be treatable in the ER no? I guess the other reply put it more succinctly. It is rarely urgent.