{"id":142,"date":"2020-03-11T17:44:06","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T17:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/?p=142"},"modified":"2020-06-01T23:15:45","modified_gmt":"2020-06-01T23:15:45","slug":"how-to-handle-the-most-common-dental-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/how-to-handle-the-most-common-dental-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Handle the Most Common Dental Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Pained<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Do you know what counts as a dental emergency? It can sometimes be difficult to tell if a scary situation involving your teeth, gums, or mouth requires urgent care or not. However, knowing what to do in a dental emergency can make all the difference in protecting your healthy, intact smile. Here are the most common dental emergencies and how to handle them after calling your Marlton dentist<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Chipped, Cracked, or Fractured Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A broken tooth can be a very sudden and alarming situation. Gather up any pieces of your tooth you can find and gently rinse out your mouth with warm saltwater. To minimize any discomfort, you can take an over-the-counter pain reliever and use a cold compress to reduce swelling. You can also use dental wax or a piece of sugarless gum to cover up any jagged edges of your tooth that could irritate your tongue or cheeks until you can reach your dental appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Severe Toothache<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most common cause of tooth pain is tooth decay (cavities), but it can also be a result of a variety of issues, including teeth grinding, bad brushing habits, and gum disease. While these situations aren\u2019t emergencies, a severe, long-lasting toothache that gets worse over time could indicate an abscessed tooth. This serious infection could potentially spread throughout your body, so seek emergency care if your toothache is accompanied by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n