{"id":62,"date":"2018-03-18T19:10:28","date_gmt":"2018-03-18T19:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/?p=62"},"modified":"2018-03-27T19:10:48","modified_gmt":"2018-03-27T19:10:48","slug":"dentist-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/18\/dentist-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Prepared for a Dental Emergency? Your Dentist Has Simple Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_142255223-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"toy paramedics rushing to save tooth\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_142255223-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_142255223-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_142255223-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Nobody wants to endure <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/emergency-care.html\">emergencies<\/a>, but unfortunately, they\u2019re a fact of life. You never know when they\u2019ll strike so it\u2019s best to be prepared, even when it comes to your mouth, teeth and gums. Why? Nothing is immune to the possibility of something bad happening, which is why your dentist will weigh in with information on how to determine whether you have a dental emergency and what to do. Read on to learn about situations that require immediate care.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What Classifies as a Dental Emergency?<\/h2>\n<p>Any situation that causes a sudden change in the condition of your oral health and function can be classified as a dental emergency. In such cases, there are two tasks that must always be addressed before doing anything else:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Take a Deep Breath <\/strong>\u2013 Although it may sound clich\u00e9, it\u2019s important to not panic doing an emergent situation. One of the main reasons is that every second counts. Thus, a panicked response could cost you valuable time that could be better spent taking active steps to stabilize the situation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact Your Emergency Dentist <\/strong>\u2013 After you take a deep breath, then reach out to your dentist\u2019s office to explain the problem. You may want to have a pen handy so that you can notate any special instructions that you may be given.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let\u2019s now take a look at some of the situations that classify as dental emergencies.<\/p>\n<h2>Dislodged Tooth<\/h2>\n<p>If your tooth is knocked out, be sure to clean your hands, grab the tooth by the crown (the wider part) and carefully reinsert it in its normal place.<\/p>\n<h2>Broken Tooth<\/h2>\n<p>You may experience some sensitivity if your tooth is broken, which will usually subside in about 24 hours, as the healing properties in your saliva cause the tooth\u2019s enamel (the outer surface) to fortify itself. This will buy you a little time until you can be seen by your dentist.<\/p>\n<h2>Toothache<\/h2>\n<p>If you have a toothache, you may experience facial swelling and intense pain, both responses from a severe infection. You can take ibuprofen to lessen the pain and apply ice to the outside of your face to decrease the swelling.<\/p>\n<h2>Bleeding from the Mouth<\/h2>\n<p>If you recently had a dental procedure done or have suffered a cut to the soft tissue in your mouth, you may have intense bleeding. Make sure to keep your head elevated, and if the flow of blood doesn\u2019t lessen, head to the emergency room.<\/p>\n<h2>Sudden Trauma to the Face<\/h2>\n<p>You could suffer sudden trauma to the face while participating in sports or from a fall. If you experience intense pain, there\u2019s a chance that your jaw could be broken, and you should immediately head to your local emergency room.<\/p>\n<p>The main goal, of course, is to avoid emergency dental situations as best as possible, but should one occur, you now have some protocols to follow to ensure that you can soon return to your normal, healthy state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Nelson Y. Howard graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry in 1986, and since then has remained committed to providing his patients with the highest level of compassionate and expert care, which is why he\u2019s completed thousands of hours of continuing education training over his 30+ year career. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dr. Howard can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyhowarddds.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nobody wants to endure emergencies, but unfortunately, they\u2019re a fact of life. You never know when they\u2019ll strike so it\u2019s best to be prepared, even when it comes to your mouth, teeth and gums. Why? 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