{"id":133,"date":"2018-11-01T21:53:05","date_gmt":"2018-11-01T21:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schaffelddental.com\/blog\/?p=133"},"modified":"2020-07-28T20:00:35","modified_gmt":"2020-07-28T20:00:35","slug":"how-to-handle-dental-emergencies-with-a-dentist-in-enterprise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schaffelddental.com\/blog\/how-to-handle-dental-emergencies-with-a-dentist-in-enterprise\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Handle Dental Emergencies with a Dentist in Enterprise"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dental emergencies can be a shocking experience. They happen\nmore often than you think, and not many people know what to do in the event of\none. Whether your watching your kids play contact sports, or you bite down on a\nhard piece of food, dental disasters can strike out of nowhere. Keep reading to\ndiscover the best way to handle the most common dental emergencies from your\ndentist in Enterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Should I Do if My Tooth is Knocked Out?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best step you can take is to find your tooth and pick it\nup by the crown to avoid damaging the roots. Try to keep it moist at all times,\nand if you can, place your tooth back in its socket without touching the root.\nIf this isn\u2019t possible, place it in milk, water, or in between your cheeks and\ngums to keep it from drying out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go to your dentist\u2019s office right away for emergency\ntreatment<\/a>. If you can\u2019t see the dentist, visit an emergency room as\nsoon as possible. The sooner you get help, the more likely it is that your\nknocked-out tooth will be able to be replanted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Should I Do if I Crack My Tooth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a cracked tooth, immediately rinse your mouth\nout with warm water to clean the affected area. Put a cold compress on the\noutside of your face to stop swelling from occurring. After that, get in to see\nyour dentist immediately. They will be able to provide the proper restorative\ntreatment for your damaged tooth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Should I Do if I have a Toothache?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Toothaches can occur for many reasons, with some of them\nbeing emergencies and some not. If you have a toothache, rinse out your mouth\nwith warm water to clean it. Gently use floss to remove any food or debris\ncaught in the affected area. You can take over-the-counter painkillers for the\ndiscomfort, but do not put aspirin on the aching tooth or gums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if I Bite Down on My Tongue, Cheek, or Lip?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you bite down on some of your mouth tissue, clean the\narea very gently with water and apply a cold compress to curb swelling.\nDepending on how severe it is, you should see your dentist or go to the\nemergency room immediately. If you apply pressure and the wound won\u2019t stop\nbleeding, seek help as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what to do in the event of a dental\nemergency, you\u2019re ready to save you and your family\u2019s teeth in case disaster\nstrikes. Use these tips to keep your mouth healthy and safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Graduating second in his class with his DMD from Oregon\nHealth and Science University, Dr. Tyler Schaffeld provides expert dentistry to\nall of his patients. He understands dental disasters can strike at any moment,\nwhich is why he offers emergency dental services. He currently runs his own\npractice, and he can be contacted through his website<\/a> or by\nphone at (541) 426-3783 for any questions. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dental emergencies can be a shocking experience. They happen more often than you think, and not many people know what to do in the event of one. Whether your watching your kids play contact sports, or you bite down on a hard piece of food, dental disasters can strike out of nowhere. Keep reading to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-133","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.schaffelddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.schaffelddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.schaffelddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.schaffelddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.schaffelddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=133"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.schaffelddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":135,"href":"https:\/\/www.schaffelddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133\/revisions\/135"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.schaffelddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=133"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.schaffelddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=133"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.schaffelddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=133"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}