{"id":163,"date":"2019-12-15T18:59:08","date_gmt":"2019-12-15T18:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/?p=163"},"modified":"2020-01-28T19:01:41","modified_gmt":"2020-01-28T19:01:41","slug":"when-a-dental-emergency-strikes-heres-what-you-should-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/15\/when-a-dental-emergency-strikes-heres-what-you-should-do\/","title":{"rendered":"When a Dental Emergency Strikes, Here\u2019s What You Should Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/15\/when-a-dental-emergency-strikes-heres-what-you-should-do\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/woman_icepack_on_jaw__1578227365_57056.jpg\" alt=\"woman holding icepack to jaw\" class=\"wp-image-164\" width=\"301\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/woman_icepack_on_jaw__1578227365_57056.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/woman_icepack_on_jaw__1578227365_57056-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/woman_icepack_on_jaw__1578227365_57056-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p>On a mild winter day, the last thing you want to deal with\nis an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/about-us.html\">uncomfortable<\/a> dental\nemergency. Unfortunately, these sorts of events can arise when you least expect\nthem to. Of course, you&rsquo;d like to prevent such situations from happening, but\nto be on the safe side, you need to know how to effectively respond. As you\ncontinue reading, your dentist in Melbourne explains what you can do for some\nof the more common types of dental trauma.<\/p><!--more--><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The First Steps You Should Always Take<\/h2><p>In the event of any type of dental emergency, it&rsquo;s critical\nto do the following:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>To remain as calm as possible so you can\neffectively assess the situation<\/li><li>To reach out to an emergency dentist to explain\nwhat has happened and schedule a visit<\/li><\/ul><p>In addition to following these steps, there are some specific\nmeasures you can take for certain situations to aid in your recovery and immediate\ncomfort. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knocked-Out Tooth<\/h2><p>A blow to the face or a bad fall can sometimes lead to a\ntooth dislodging. If this happens, locate the tooth and carefully grab it by\nthe crown. Rinse it under cool water, while making sure not to disturb any tissue\nthat may be attached. You should then attempt to reinsert the tooth, but if you&rsquo;re\nunsuccessful, place it in a cup of milk or water with a pinch of salt added.<\/p><p>In such a situation, it&rsquo;s critical to contact your local\ndentist immediately. The more expeditious you are in doing so, the better the\nchances are of the tooth being successfully reattached.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toothache<\/h2><p>If you&rsquo;re stricken with a toothache, it&rsquo;s usually the sign\nof acute oral bacteria growth that has penetrated to the inner area where the\ncanals and nerves are housed. The first step you should take is to carefully\nfloss around the infected tooth to remove any dislodged food that may be\ntriggering the pain.<\/p><p>To quiet the discomfort, you can take an over-the-counter\npain reliever like ibuprofen (Motrin\/Advil). For any swelling, simply apply ice\nto the outside of your jaw in 20-minute increments.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lost Crown or Filling<\/h2><p>When a dental crown or filling is lost, it leaves a tooth\nexposed to food and other particles entering it to cause a painful infection. To\nprevent this from happening, gently brush and floss to remove any debris from\nyour mouth. Then, apply a dollop of toothpaste or dental wax to the fixture and\ncarefully reinsert it. Until you can be seen by your dentist, be sure to avoid\nany activity on that side of your mouth.<\/p><p>Dental emergencies are unfortunate, but by knowing how to properly\nrespond, you can stabilize the situation until you can visit your emergency dentist\nfor a full recovery. <\/p><p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p><p>Dr. Beverly Rose earned her dental degree from the University of Florida College of Dentistry. As part of the compassionate and comprehensive care she provides, Dr. Rose treats dental emergencies at Exceptional Dentistry. She can be reached for more information through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On a mild winter day, the last thing you want to deal with is an uncomfortable dental emergency. Unfortunately, these sorts of events can arise when you least expect them to. Of course, you\u2019d like to prevent such situations from happening, but to be on the safe side, you need to know how to effectively respond. As you continue reading, your dentist in Melbourne explains what you can do for some of the more common types of dental trauma. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/15\/when-a-dental-emergency-strikes-heres-what-you-should-do\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-163","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/163","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=163"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/163\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":165,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/163\/revisions\/165"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=163"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=163"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=163"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}