{"id":164,"date":"2020-03-27T16:45:22","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T16:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vistadental.net\/blog\/?p=164"},"modified":"2020-04-16T16:50:41","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T16:50:41","slug":"emergency-dentist-manage-common-emergencies-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vistadental.net\/blog\/2020\/03\/27\/emergency-dentist-manage-common-emergencies-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask an Emergency Dentist: Is This Really an Emergency and How Can You Manage It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vistadental.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Distressed-man-holding-his-cheek-in-pain.jpg\" alt=\"Distressed man in pain before seeing an emergency dentist\" width=\"370\" height=\"229\" \/>In a dental emergency, it\u2019s easy for anyone to panic. And, in many cases, it\u2019s hard to know how to handle the situation or even if you\u2019re having a true emergency or not. In this blog, you\u2019ll find out when you need immediate care from an emergency dentist and when it can wait until normal business hours. You\u2019ll also get some great tips for managing common emergencies until you can be seen. Learn more below!\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>Are You Truly Having a Dental Emergency?<\/h2>\r\nHere are several examples of situations that need to be looked at by an emergency dentist right away:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>You\u2019ve knocked out a tooth.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You have a loose tooth.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You\u2019re in pain and can\u2019t comfortably eat or sleep through the night.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You have swelling in your lip or cheek or a pimple-like bump on the gums, either of which can indicate a serious abscess or infection.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You\u2019re in pain because you broke a tooth or existing dental work (if you aren\u2019t in pain, it can usually wait until normal business hours)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>When Should You Go To the Hospital?<\/h2>\r\nSome emergencies need to be stabilized in a hospital or urgent care center first before you get dental care, such as a broken or dislocated jaw, heavy bleeding, or severe cuts. If you aren\u2019t sure, you can always call a dentist and they\u2019ll be happy to advise you over the phone.\r\n<h2>How To Manage the Most Common Dental Emergencies<\/h2>\r\nAfter you\u2019ve called an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistadental.net\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency dentist<\/a> to schedule the first available appointment, use the following tips for common emergencies:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>A broken tooth or dental work <\/strong>\u2013 Be sure to chew on the opposite side until your visit to avoid breaking your tooth further. Use dental wax from the store to cover any rough spots and take OTC pain medication as needed.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Knocked-Out Tooth<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s important to try to make it to a dentist within an hour. In the meantime, handle the tooth by the crown, not the root, and gently rinse it off. Adults can try putting it back into its socket. If that\u2019s not an option, make sure it stays moist by storing it in a cup of milk or your cheek pouch. Tap water should only be used as a last resort because it can damage the tooth.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Toothache, Abscess or Swelling<\/strong> \u2013 Take OTC pain medication and apply a cold compress in 20-minute intervals. Keep in mind that you may have an infection, so even if the pain subsides, you still need to be seen as soon as possible.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nDental emergencies are not only painful but stressful as well. With these tips and care from an emergency dentist, you\u2019ll feel better fast and move forward with your smile intact.\r\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistadental.net\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Marc Thomas<\/a> has been a general and emergency dentist for more than 25 years. He knows how alarming sudden dental pain and injuries can be and makes every effort to see emergency patients the same day they call for care. If you\u2019re having a dental emergency or have any questions, he can be reached via his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistadental.net\/contact-us.html\">website.<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In a dental emergency, it\u2019s easy for anyone to panic. And, in many cases, it\u2019s hard to know how to handle the situation or even if you\u2019re having a true emergency or not. In this blog, you\u2019ll find out when you need immediate care from an emergency dentist and when it can wait until normal business hours. You\u2019ll also get some great tips for managing common emergencies until you can be seen. 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