{"id":81,"date":"2018-08-04T17:24:04","date_gmt":"2018-08-04T17:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=81"},"modified":"2018-09-04T17:24:13","modified_gmt":"2018-09-04T17:24:13","slug":"emergency-dentist-in-joplin-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/04\/emergency-dentist-in-joplin-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Emergency Dentist in Joplin Says Do This for Dental Trauma"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-82\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdobeStock_141837837__1522410185_57000-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"man holding jaw in pain\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdobeStock_141837837__1522410185_57000-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdobeStock_141837837__1522410185_57000-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdobeStock_141837837__1522410185_57000.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>It\u2019s a nice, fall afternoon, and you\u2019re at Arrowhead Stadium watching the Chiefs battle on the gridiron. While sipping your favorite beverage, you chump down on a piece of ice and notice a strange feeling. As it turns out, you broke a tooth and suddenly have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">dental emergency<\/a> on your hands. What should you do? Read on to learn from your emergency dentist in Joplin what to do for this situation and other dental emergencies.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s Considered a Dental Emergency?<\/h2>\n<p>A dental emergency would be any situation where your oral health is suddenly compromised or an existing situation reaches a crescendo. As a result, you may experience pain or the inability to function normally. When this happens, it\u2019s important to know what to do.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Respond to Any Dental Emergency<\/h2>\n<p>No matter what type of dental emergency may occur, here\u2019s what you should do:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Assess and Remain Calm <\/strong>\u2013 Once you first get the idea that you may have a dental emergency, the first thing you should do is assess the situation. If it appears to be an emergency, it\u2019s very important to not panic. That\u2019s because you\u2019ll need a clear-thinking mind to make the correct next steps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact Your Emergency Dentist <\/strong>\u2013 After you\u2019ve made an initial assessment, you should reach out to your emergency dentist and provide details about what has happened. A trained staff member will then let you know how to proceed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What are Some Common Dental Emergencies?<\/h2>\n<p>A dental emergency can happen when you least expect it to, but it helps to know what some of the more common types are so you can act accordingly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Broken Tooth <\/strong>\u2013 You may notice pain after a tooth is initially broken due to the exposed nerves. You can gargle with salt-water to protect against infection and be sure to avoid chewing on that side of your mouth until you can be seen by your emergency dentist.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Severe Tooth Pain <\/strong>\u2013 Severe pain may be a sign of tooth decay and infection. You can apply ice and take ibuprofen to reduce the pain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oral Bleeding <\/strong>\u2013 For oral bleeding, you can gently bite down on a cotton gauze. If the bleeding doesn\u2019t subside within 10 minutes, then you should head to your local emergency room.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost\/Damaged Crown <\/strong>\u2013 If you have a lost or damaged crown, you can carefully re-apply it using dental cement, but keep in mind that this is only a temporary solution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Partially Dislodged Tooth <\/strong>\u2013 A partially dislodged tooth should be treated similarly to one that is broken. If there is any pain, you can take ibuprofen for temporary relief.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fully Dislodged Tooth <\/strong>\u2013 If a tooth is knocked out, grab it by the crown and carefully place it in its rightful spot. You\u2019ll then need to take precautions (keep gentle pressure on it) to prevent it from falling back out before you can be seen by your emergency dentist.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jaw Injury <\/strong>\u2013 If you suspect that your jaw is broken, you should let your dentist know and immediately head to your local emergency room to seek treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dental emergencies are no fun, but by referring to the above guidelines and seeking the help of your local emergency dentist, you can soon be back to normal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Dan K. Young has nearly 20 years of experience practicing dentistry. Throughout his dental career, he\u2019s remained steadfast about expanding his knowledge, which is why he\u2019s attended such institutions as the Nash Institute for Dental Learning and others. Dr. Young\u2019s advanced training and vast experience allow him to restore patients who\u2019ve suffered from dental emergencies to normal. He can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a nice, fall afternoon, and you\u2019re at Arrowhead Stadium watching the Chiefs battle on the gridiron. While sipping your favorite beverage, you chump down on a piece of ice and notice a strange feeling. As it turns out, you broke a tooth and suddenly have a dental emergency on your hands. 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