{"id":87,"date":"2019-07-15T14:05:12","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T14:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regiondentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=87"},"modified":"2021-02-25T13:23:29","modified_gmt":"2021-02-25T13:23:29","slug":"5-common-questions-for-an-emergency-dentist-in-la-porte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regiondentalcare.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/15\/5-common-questions-for-an-emergency-dentist-in-la-porte\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Common Questions for an Emergency Dentist in La Porte"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Tooth<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re relaxing at\nhome watching TV and enjoying some hard candy when suddenly your tooth breaks.\nHow do you react in that situation? Do you know what steps you need to take to save\nyour tooth and protect your oral health? It\u2019s important to be prepared just in\ncase the worst happens. Here are the answers to 5 questions commonly asked of\nan emergency dentist in La Porte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. What\u2019s Considered a Dental Emergency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A dental emergency can be any situation where the tooth has\nbecome physically damaged, such as when it\u2019s been broken, cracked or knocked\nout entirely. A toothache that\u2019s the result of an infection is also considered\nan emergency. In each of these cases, your first thought should be to \u201ccall a\ndentist near me!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. What Should I Do If My Tooth is Cracked or Broken?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rinse your mouth with warm water, then cover any sharp or\njagged edges with dental wax to avoid cutting the inside of your mouth. Use\nover-the-counter pain relievers to lessen any discomfort along with an ice pack\nto keep down any swelling. If you need to eat while waiting for your\nappointment, only eat soft foods and do not use the broken tooth while chewing\nor biting. Don\u2019t forget to make an appointment right away; a broken tooth could\nsuffer from further damage or even infection, which could cause you to lose it\naltogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. What if a Tooth is Knocked Out?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call your dentist right away; it\u2019s best to get an\nappointment within an hour in order to have the best chance of saving the\ntooth. Do not pick up the tooth by the roots; only grab the end used for\nchewing. Rinse it with water (but don\u2019t scrub) before trying to put it back in\nits socket. If that\u2019s not possible, keep it moist by keeping it between your\nteeth and gums. You can also preserve it in milk or a saline solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. When is a Toothache an Emergency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While a toothache can sometimes simply be due to food stuck in\nthe spaces between your teeth (a situation that can often be resolved by dental\nfloss), other times it\u2019s a sign of an infection. If you notice a sharp persistent\npain, additional discomfort while biting, a swollen jaw or a bad taste in your\nmouth, you should call for an appointment as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. How Can I Prepare for an Emergency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While many emergencies can be avoided through good oral\nhygiene and physical protection for your teeth (such as a mouthguard worn\nduring sports), it always pays to be prepared. Put together a dental emergency\nkit that includes your dentist\u2019s phone number, medical gauze, saline solution,\na handkerchief, a small container with a lid, and pain relievers such as\nibuprofen. (Do NOT pack aspirin, as it can worsen bleeding.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask your dentist about any other concerns you might have\nregarding a worst-case dental scenario. Don\u2019t let an emergency catch you off\nguard; give yourself the best chance of recovery by preparing before it even\nhappens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Region Dental, we want our patients to enjoy a trusting relationship with their dentists, Dr. Daniel Berquist and Dr. Joseph Ornelas. We offer a wide variety of restorative and preventive services to help protect your smile. We\u2019ll do our best to see you as soon as possible in the event of a dental emergency. To schedule an appointment, visit our website<\/a> or call (219) 362-8980. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re relaxing at home watching TV and enjoying some hard candy when suddenly your tooth breaks. How do you react in that situation? Do you know what steps you need to take to save your tooth and protect your oral health? It\u2019s important to be prepared just in case the worst happens. Here are the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-87","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nEmergency Dentist in La Porte | Broken Tooth | Region Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It\u2019s important to know what to do in the worst-case scenario long before it occurs. 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