{"id":798,"date":"2019-08-26T19:19:24","date_gmt":"2019-08-26T19:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drgsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=798"},"modified":"2019-08-26T19:19:24","modified_gmt":"2019-08-26T19:19:24","slug":"when-see-emergency-dentist-in-medford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drgsmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/26\/when-see-emergency-dentist-in-medford\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Know When to See an Emergency Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drgsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_75049997__1565290557_80896.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drgsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_75049997__1565290557_80896-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"tooth with first aid kit\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>\n\nIf you hurt your tooth, whether it\u2019s from a sports injury or simply biting down on something too hard, it\u2019s important to know whether you should see an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drgsmiles.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency dentist<\/a> in Medford right away or whether you can wait until your dentist\u2019s normal business hours. There\u2019s no surefire way to prevent these kinds of situations, so it\u2019s crucial to know what to do ahead of time. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together this guide on how to know when to see your emergency dentist.\n\n<!--more-->\n<h2>What to Look Out For<\/h2>\nHere are some signs of a dental emergency:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Knocked-out tooth<\/li>\n \t<li>Broken, chipped, or cracked tooth<\/li>\n \t<li>Partially or fully dislodged tooth<\/li>\n \t<li>Object stuck in between teeth<\/li>\n \t<li>Damage to your jaw or soft tissues in your mouth<\/li>\n \t<li>Oral bleeding<\/li>\n \t<li>Lost crown or filling<\/li>\n \t<li>Severe toothache<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf any of these symptoms sound familiar, contact your emergency dentist right away, even if it\u2019s after hours. Most dentists these days have an answering machine that will direct to an emergency room or another dentist who can help you. Emergency rooms may not have all the specialized knowledge that your dentist does, but they will be able to provide some assistance, especially when it comes to injury. It\u2019s much better to see them than to try and resolve the situation on your own or do nothing.\n<h2>What to Do If You Knock Out a Tooth<\/h2>\nA fully dislodged tooth is the most urgent of dental emergencies, as you only have about an hour to get the tooth reattached. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to let your dentist\u2019s staff know on the phone that you have lost a tooth. They will usually do everything in the power to see you right away.\n\nIn the meantime, try and locate the tooth if you can. Pick it up by the crown, the part you use to chew. Gently rinse it off with warm water and, using the help of a mirror or a trusted friend, try and place the tooth back in its socket. Make sure it\u2019s facing the correct way. If that\u2019s not possible, place the tooth in a container of milk or a saltwater solution. Keeping the tooth wet is crucial in making sure it can be successfully reattached.\n<h2>How to Prevent Dental Emergencies<\/h2>\nWhile no emergency is 100 percent preventable, there are some thing that you can do to lower your risks of them happening, such as:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Wearing a mouthguard when playing sports or during any physical activity<\/li>\n \t<li>Avoiding biting down on hard foods and ice<\/li>\n \t<li>Not using teeth as a tool to hold or open packaging<\/li>\n \t<li>Limiting sticky or sugary foods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDental emergencies can be scary, but as long as you are prepared and you have your emergency dentist\u2019s number, they don\u2019t have to be.\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\nDr. Anthony Giamberardino makes every effort to see emergency patients in the Medford, MA area as soon as possible. If you call when the office is not open, an answering machine will direct you to someone who can advise you on what to do. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drgsmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> us at (781)-396-3800.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you hurt your tooth, whether it\u2019s from a sports injury or simply biting down on something too hard, it\u2019s important to know whether you should see an emergency dentist in Medford right away or whether you can wait until your dentist\u2019s normal business hours. There\u2019s no surefire way to prevent these kinds of situations, so it\u2019s crucial to know what to do ahead of time. 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