{"id":158,"date":"2019-06-05T16:08:35","date_gmt":"2019-06-05T16:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=158"},"modified":"2019-06-13T16:08:47","modified_gmt":"2019-06-13T16:08:47","slug":"what-to-do-if-you-need-an-emergency-dentist-in-joplin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/05\/what-to-do-if-you-need-an-emergency-dentist-in-joplin\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If You Need an Emergency Dentist in Joplin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_189957202__1560441695_75297.jpg\" alt=\"Tooth pain\" class=\"wp-image-159\" width=\"299\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_189957202__1560441695_75297.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_189957202__1560441695_75297-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_189957202__1560441695_75297-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Was a tooth knocked\nout during a friendly game of football? Did you suddenly feel a sharp pain\nafter biting down on a piece of candy? Is your mouth swollen or bleeding? There\nare many different ways for a dental emergency can occur, and they can arise\nanytime. In these situations, a swift response and treatment from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency\ndentist<\/a> in Joplin could mean the difference between saving a tooth and\nlosing it. Learn how to respond in a dental emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Tooth Was Just Knocked Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a tooth is knocked out, it can be saved, but you\u2019ll need\nto act quickly. Pick it up by the crown (the end used for biting, not the end\nthat connects it to the gum) to avoid damaging the roots. Then, after rinsing off\nany dirt, try to put it back in its socket; make sure it\u2019s facing the right direction.\nIf it won\u2019t go in, preserve it in milk or by keeping it next to your cheek; an\nemergency tooth preservation kit will have a special solution you can use. (Don\u2019t\nuse water; it can damage the root cells.) Most importantly, call your dentist\nimmediately, preferably within 30 minutes, to try and have the tooth saved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Tooth is Cracked or Broken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a tooth is cracked, rinse your mouth with warm water and\nuse a cold compress to reduce swelling. It won\u2019t always hurt, but if it does, ibuprofen\nand other anti-inflammatory painkillers can help while waiting for your appointment.\nTreatment will depend on the severity and location of the crack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Mouth is Bleeding After Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your mouth should not continue to bleed the night after a\ndental procedure; make an appointment as soon as possible. Keep your head\nelevated and do not lie down; your mouth should remain above your heart at all\ntimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Have a Toothache or Pain When You Bite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need to have toothaches or other pains diagnosed to\nfigure out exactly what\u2019s wrong. In the meantime, avoid chewing with the\naffected tooth so as not to risk further damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Gum Has an Abscess<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An abscess is a yellow, red, clear, or whitish pimple on the\ngum that forms as the result of gum disease. If untreated, it could lead to\nreceding gums and tooth loss as well as other health complications. If you can\u2019t\nbe seen immediately, keep brushing and flossing the area as usual; do not try\nto pop it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to avoid dental emergencies is to take care of\nyour mouth. Make sure to practice good oral hygiene by brushing twice a day and\nflossing once. Use a mouthguard while playing sports, and do not bite down on\nhard objects such as pen tips and ice. And of course, continue visiting your\ndentist twice a year for preventive care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Dan K. Young has been practicing for over 15 years and delivers\nkind, attentive, quality care at his practice, Young Family and Cosmetic\nDentistry. He is able to treat a number of dental emergencies including broken\nteeth, severe tooth pain, and injuries to the gum or jaw. To schedule an appointment,\nvisit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website\n<\/a>or call (417) 781-3440. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Was a tooth knocked out during a friendly game of football? Did you suddenly feel a sharp pain after biting down on a piece of candy? Is your mouth swollen or bleeding? There are many different ways for a dental emergency can occur, and they can arise anytime. 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