{"id":33,"date":"2017-04-25T19:56:05","date_gmt":"2017-04-25T19:56:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/blog\/?p=33"},"modified":"2017-04-25T19:56:05","modified_gmt":"2017-04-25T19:56:05","slug":"emergency-dentist-in-wharton-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/blog\/emergency-dentist-in-wharton-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Excellent Tips &#038; Care from Your Emergency Dentist in Wharton"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-618438584-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"If you need to, call your emergency dentist in Wharton to save your teeth! \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-618438584-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-618438584-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-618438584-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-618438584.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Did you know that on average, 1 in 6 Americans experience dental emergencies every year? These dental accidents are more common than you\u2019d think. 72% of Americans have fillings, caps, or crowns and about 23% of dental emergencies end up relating back to their dental restorations. Your emergency dentist in Wharton wants you to know what to do when you\u2019re faced with a common dental emergency. Thankfully, statistics show that 67% visited their dentist after their dental emergency occurred. But, there\u2019s always room for improvement. We want all patients to be well informed and able to make the best decision for their oral health.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What are the most common dental emergencies?<\/h2>\n<p>Recognizing a dental emergency can mean the difference between losing and saving your natural teeth. Our office can help you address any of these dental emergencies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jaw injuries<\/li>\n<li>Lost dental restorations<\/li>\n<li>Objects stuck between your teeth<\/li>\n<li>Cracked teeth<\/li>\n<li>Broken teeth<\/li>\n<li>Dislodged teeth<\/li>\n<li>Severe toothaches<\/li>\n<li>Soft tissue injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What\u2019s the most important thing to remember during a dental emergency?<\/h2>\n<p>First and foremost, you <strong>MUST STAY CALM<\/strong>. Panicking will only make an unpleasant situation worse. If you or one of family members experience a dental emergency, don\u2019t hesitate to go to your nearest emergency room if the injury calls for it.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you there is a foreign object lodged in your mouth, causing excessive bleeding and a few fractured teeth, we strongly advise that you visit your nearest medical professional. Give our office a call after all priority health concerns are cared for.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/meet-dr-tripulas.html\">Dr. Tripulas<\/a> and our office team will do everything in our power to schedule an emergency appointment the same day as your accident. Dental Emergency? Remember two things: keep calm and contact Dr. Tripulas. The sooner you give us a call, the sooner we can begin restoring your beautiful smile.<\/p>\n<h2>How do I handle a common dental emergency before I make it to your office?<\/h2>\n<p>Knowing how to handle a dental emergency in a timely, effective manner can help you save your natural teeth.<\/p>\n<h3>Chipped or Broken Teeth<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Save any remaining pieces.<\/li>\n<li>Rinse your mouth and the pieces using warm water.<\/li>\n<li>If there&#8217;s bleeding, apply pressure until the bleeding stops along with a cold compress in 10-minute intervals to keep any swelling down and relieve pain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Lost Dental Restorations<\/h3>\n<p>There are various products available in the dental aisle of your local pharmacy that can help you.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Dent Temp\u2014Place the mixture in the tooth\u2019s voided area and pat it with water to harden the material. Bite into it while it\u2019s soft to impress the shape of your tooth.<\/li>\n<li>Toothache gum\u2014soften the gum in your mouth and place it where the missing restoration was. If you can\u2019t use toothache gum, a piece of sugar-free gum will do the trick.<\/li>\n<li>Coat your tooth with <a href=\"https:\/\/us.sensodyne.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sensodyne<\/a> or another fluoridated toothpaste and cover the area with sugar-free gum.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>A Severe Toothache<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Rinse your mouth with warm salt water.<\/li>\n<li>Use dental floss to floss around the aching tooth, try to remove any lodged debris or food.<\/li>\n<li>Use a natural anti-inflammatory like clove oil or a hot chamomile tea bag to reduce swelling.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Visit Dr. Tripulas ASAP<\/h2>\n<p>Again, a critical part of managing a dental emergency is to remain calm until you can visit your Wharton dentist. If you are faced with any of the dental emergencies listed, don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whartondentists.com\/contact-us.html\">call our office<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that on average, 1 in 6 Americans experience dental emergencies every year? These dental accidents are more common than you\u2019d think. 72% of Americans have fillings, caps, or crowns and about 23% of dental emergencies end up relating back to their dental restorations. 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