{"id":709,"date":"2018-09-02T20:49:41","date_gmt":"2018-09-02T20:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drgsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=709"},"modified":"2018-09-02T20:49:41","modified_gmt":"2018-09-02T20:49:41","slug":"emergency-dentist-medford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drgsmiles.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/02\/emergency-dentist-medford\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Safeguard Your Smile from an Emergency Dentist in Medford"},"content":{"rendered":"\"Man<\/a>Do you know what to do in the event of a dental disaster? Dental emergencies, as their name may suggest, are incredibly hard to plan for as you don\u2019t know when they\u2019ll actually occur. However, there are some tips you should know on how to handle a dental emergency. Knowing what to do when a dental disaster strikes is the best way you can prepare yourself for an emergency that hasn\u2019t happened yet! Keep reading to learn what you can do to safeguard your smile from an emergency dentist in Medford.\n\n\n

What Should I Do If I Lose a Tooth?<\/h2>\nAccidental trauma is usually the cause of an unexpected loss of an adult tooth. If you can find the tooth, pick it up by its crown and not the root. It\u2019s imperative to keep the root as clean and free of bacteria as possible to avoid future infections.\n\nHelp your tooth by keeping it moist until you can see your dentist. Use saline solution if you have it, otherwise milk, water, or saliva can keep it moist until your dentist can put it back in your gums. If your tooth dries out, the chance of it being able to be replanted back in your gums slims down.\n

What Should I Do If My Tooth\u2019s Cracked or Broken?<\/h2>\nCracked teeth can cause extreme pain because it leaves sensitive nerves inside your teeth exposed. As soon as you know you have a cracked tooth, wash your mouth out with warm water repeatedly.\n\nIf there\u2019s blood, use gauze to apply pressure to the area of bleeding until it stops. Use cold packs, ice, or anything frozen you can get your hands on to put on the outside of your face. This will keep the swelling down. If you\u2019re experiencing pain, take some over-the-counter painkillers to reduce discomfort and then call your dentist.\n\nWhen you visit the dentist, they\u2019ll be able to tell you what caused the crack and if any blood vessels or nerves have been damaged. After, they\u2019ll be able to take care of your cracked tooth in the best way they see fit.\n

What Should I Do If My Tooth Aches?<\/h2>\nToothaches can occur for a number of reasons but if you have a persisting toothache, here are some tips on how to deal with it:\n