{"id":11,"date":"2019-12-07T15:57:09","date_gmt":"2019-12-07T15:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.encore-dentistry.com\/blog\/?p=11"},"modified":"2020-02-06T15:57:29","modified_gmt":"2020-02-06T15:57:29","slug":"what-counts-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.encore-dentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/07\/what-counts-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"What Counts as a Dental Emergency and What Can Wait?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encore-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_133030588__1578679470_63906-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with possible dental emergency.\" class=\"wp-image-12\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.encore-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_133030588__1578679470_63906-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.encore-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_133030588__1578679470_63906-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.encore-dentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_133030588__1578679470_63906.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine this: you\u2019re playing with your kids when one of them\nturns around a little too quickly and you get elbowed in the face. You rush to\nthe nearest mirror to check on your pained teeth to find that one of them is\ncrooked now! Or maybe your spouse plays a contact sport, and one day they come\nhome with a cracked tooth. Most people can easily identify when they\u2019re having\na medical emergency, but do you know what counts as a dental emergency? Recent\nstudies are finding an increase of \u201cnon-urgent\u201d issues being reported as dental\nemergencies. On the other hand, seeing a dentist within 30 minutes of an urgent\ndental emergency can be the deciding factor on if a tooth is saved or lost. So,\nwhat counts as a dental emergency? Read on to learn what does and doesn\u2019t constitute\na trip to the emergency dentist, and how to deal with a few common scary\nsituations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs of a Dental Emergency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be experiencing a dental emergency if you have any\nof the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Knocked-out or loose teeth<\/li><li>Visible damage like cracks or chips<\/li><li>Intense swelling or bleeding in your mouth<\/li><li>A severe toothache<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Call your dentist immediately if you think you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.encore-dentistry.com\/dental-emergencies.html\">dental\nemergency<\/a>. Time is of the essence!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Isn\u2019t a Dental Emergency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some dental issues are alarming and need to be looked at by a dentist soon, but don\u2019t qualify as dental emergencies. You can care for these issues at home until you can see your dentist: \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A cracked or chipped tooth that doesn\u2019t hurt<\/li><li>A lost crown or filling<\/li><li>Oral sensitivity to hot and cold<\/li><li>A dull toothache that isn\u2019t severe or accompanied\nby signs of infection<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These issues don\u2019t warrant a trip to the emergency room or\nurgent care office, but they do need to be checked out by a dentist soon. If\nleft alone, they could become worse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do in a Dental Emergency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quick action could be the difference between saving and losing a tooth. Here are some tips for what to do in common dental emergencies until you can get to the dentist\u2019s office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Knocked out tooth:<\/strong> Carefully pick up your\nmissing tooth by the top, being careful to avoid touching the roots. Gently\nrinse it off and store it in a glass of cold milk.<\/li><li><strong>Painful cracked or chipped tooth:<\/strong> Clean\nout your mouth with warm water and reduce swelling by applying ice to the\noutside of your cheek. Take acetaminophen for the pain.<\/li><li><strong>Infection from an abscessed tooth:<\/strong> Clean\nyour mouth and reduce the pain by rinsing with saltwater several times. Take an\nanti-inflammatory drug like Advil or Motrin. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies indicate that an increasing number of dental\nemergencies could have been prevented entirely had they been caught earlier.\nWith good dental health habits and regular checkups from your dentist every six\nmonths, you can keep your teeth healthy and minimize your risk of experiencing these\nsituations altogether. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dr. Nancy Cabansag is a general, cosmetic, and emergency\ndentist based in Arlington, TX at Encore Dentistry. She is a graduate of the&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.llu.edu\/dentistry\/index.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Loma\nLinda University School of Dentistry<\/em><\/a><em> and has been providing\nsuperior dental care for over 17 years. She and her team make every effort to\nwelcome in patients for emergency care on the same day as their initial call.\nIf you have any questions about dental emergencies, she can be contacted at her\n<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.encore-dentistry.com\/contact-us.html\"><em>website<\/em><\/a><em>\nor at <strong>(817) 561-2161. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine this: you\u2019re playing with your kids when one of them turns around a little too quickly and you get elbowed in the face. You rush to the nearest mirror to check on your pained teeth to find that one of them is crooked now! 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