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\"manWhen faced with a dental emergency, you need to think fast. Your smile is on the line! The quicker you react to emergencies, the more likely you are to recover your beautiful teeth and gums.<\/p>\n

Do you know what to do if an accident happens to your mouth? Who should you call? Have all questions answered today from your local Wharton dentist in this week\u2019s blog post.<\/p>\n

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It hurts to chew, what should I do?<\/h2>\n

Do you have sharp pain when you chew? You might just have a cracked tooth! Before you ring the alarm, take note that this is one of the most common dental emergencies. In fact, you may have had a cracked tooth for a while but just never noticed (a hairline crack or craze lines).<\/p>\n

The best thing that you can do for your smile at this point is to visit your dentist right away. When you visit a local dental practice, your dentist will be able to examine your mouth and teeth, focusing on the affected area. The best treatment for a cracked tooth is to place a dental crown to re-stabilize the tooth.<\/p>\n

My tooth was knocked out, what should I do?<\/h2>\n

Sometimes a tooth may fall out due to a traumatic event. A sudden blow to the head can knock out multiple teeth.<\/p>\n

The best way to save your natural teeth is to visit a dental office within an hour of the accident taking place. While you\u2019re traveling to your local dental practice, be sure to follow these steps:<\/p>\n