{"id":155,"date":"2019-03-17T17:10:35","date_gmt":"2019-03-17T17:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/?p=155"},"modified":"2019-04-01T17:11:50","modified_gmt":"2019-04-01T17:11:50","slug":"dental-emergency-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/17\/dental-emergency-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Cracked Tooth? Learn How You Should Handle a Dental Emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It can be difficult to know what to do in an emergency.\nFirst, there\u2019s the initial shock, then panic, then fear, and then it snowballs\nuntil you or someone else calms down enough to take action. When faced with a\ndental emergency, the first thing you should try to do is remain calm. This\nwill enable you to take the right steps to prevent further damage. But what if\nyou don\u2019t know the steps? That\u2019s okay! Let us further explain what constitutes\na dental emergency<\/a>\nand how to handle such situations should they arise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Constitutes a Dental Emergency? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are experiencing pain, swelling or large amounts of\ndiscomfort in a tooth, your mouth, or your jaw area, you can most definitely\nfile this under a dental emergency. More times than note, dental pain will not\ngo away on its own, which is why it is vital you call your dentist to schedule\nan appointment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Handle Different Types of Injuries?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many different types of dental emergencies, and\neach should be handled accordingly. You may be asking, \u201cDo I use a hot or cold\ncompress?\u201d or \u201cShould I keep the tooth or throw it away?\u201d To answer your\nquestions, here are a few examples of dental injuries and how you should handle\nthem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knocked Out Tooth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whether your tooth is knocked out from playing a game of\nhockey, or you fell over your child\u2019s bike and busted your mouth on the\ndriveway, here\u2019s what you should do. First, gently retrieve the tooth and hold\nit only by its crown. You don\u2019t want to damage the root. Rinse it off, and if\npossible, try to put it back in place. If unsuccessful, put it in milk and see\nyour dentist as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toothache<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Food stuck between your teeth can result is an annoying and\npainful toothache. Should this occur, rinse your mouth to remove any debris.\nThen, gently floss between your teeth to dislodge any food particles. If\nnecessary, feel free to take a pain reliever to alleviate any discomfort.\nRemember, never put aspirin directly on your gums as it could cause damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chipped\/Cracked Tooth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You want your pearly whites intact, which means any chips or\ncracks not only diminish the quality of your smile, but they can cause damage\nto nearby gums and teeth. To prevent swelling, place a cold compress on the\narea. Use gauze to stop any bleeding, and should there be any jagged edges,\nplace wax over the area to protect your mouth until you see your dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaw Fracture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Severe head trauma should always be treated immediately.\nWhen it results in a jaw fracture, alert your dentist, but it may be necessary,\nand quicker, to go to your local emergency room to receive immediate help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soft Tissue Injury<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first thing you might do is grab for your face if you\nbite down too hard on your tongue or lip. Once the initial sting passes, rinse\nyour mouth with mild salt water and apply a cold compress to the injured area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to never underestimate a dental emergency.\nWhile you may not think it\u2019s any big deal, it could mean the difference between\nsaving a tooth or not. Calling your dentist office and alerting them to the\nissue will help to determine if same-day care is necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author <\/strong>
Dr. Nelson Y. Howard, D.D.S., graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry before completing a one-year General Practice Residency at the V.A. Medical Center in West Los Angeles California. He was the first dentist in all of North San Diego County and is one of 370+ dentist in the world to be an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). He and his team want to ensure you walk away with a healthy, beautiful smile! For questions about our services, or to learn more about Dr. Howard, visit our website<\/a> or call (760) 599-6559<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It can be difficult to know what to do in an emergency. First, there\u2019s the initial shock, then panic, then fear, and then it snowballs until you or someone else calms down enough to take action. When faced with a dental emergency, the first thing you should try to do is remain calm. This will […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nDental Emergency | Common Injuries | Dr. Nelson Y. Howard<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Unsure if your injured tooth is considered a dental emergency? 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