{"id":440,"date":"2019-12-07T16:04:23","date_gmt":"2019-12-07T16:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/?p=440"},"modified":"2020-01-31T16:05:07","modified_gmt":"2020-01-31T16:05:07","slug":"a-step-by-step-guide-on-handling-common-dental-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-on-handling-common-dental-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"A Step-by-Step Guide on Handling Common Dental Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do you know what to do in a dental\nemergency<\/a>? Maybe you were chewing on a pen cap at work, or playing your\nfavorite sport at school, or munching on some popcorn while binge-watching your\nfavorite show. Then suddenly, you hear a loud crunch or feel a sharp pain in\nyour mouth. Whether you have a chipped, cracked, or knocked-out tooth, you need\nto call your emergency dentist in San Marcos as soon as possible. Acting\nquickly and correctly could prevent further damage, restore your knocked-out\ntooth, and help you get back to your regular life without delay. Here\u2019s how to\nhandle the most common dental emergencies until you can get to your dentist\u2019s\noffice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Knocked-Out Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The sooner you can see your dentist after losing a permanent\ntooth, the more likely they\u2019ll be able to reattach it. In the meantime, it\u2019s\nimportant that the tooth be kept clean and moist. Being careful to avoid\ntouching the roots, lightly rinse the tooth off with water but don\u2019t remove any\ntissue stuck on it. You can gently try to place it back in the socket, or you\ncan store it in a bag of milk until you can get to your dental appointment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chipped or Cracked Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A lightly chipped tooth can usually wait a few days before\nir needs to be seen by a dentist. However, a larger crack or fracture needs immediate\nattention because the inside of your tooth may have been damaged as well.\nFirst, rinse your mouth out with water to keep it clean. If you\u2019re in pain, you\ncan apply a cold compress to reduce swelling and use over-the-counter\npainkillers like acetaminophen, but do not use aspirin. Never apply a\npainkiller like Orajel directly to your gums, since they can burn your gum\ntissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Severe Toothache<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, many factors can cause a toothache. While\nthese can sometimes be remedied with better dental habits and improved oral\nhygiene, other times you may need emergency care. If you have a long-lasting\ntoothache that seems to be getting worse over time, you may be in danger of\nlosing the tooth. You need to see your emergency dentist right away for\ntreatment if you experience symptoms like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n