{"id":823,"date":"2018-07-09T19:54:53","date_gmt":"2018-07-09T19:54:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rehobothbeachsmiles.com\/?page_id=823"},"modified":"2018-07-12T18:57:48","modified_gmt":"2018-07-12T18:57:48","slug":"dental-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.maplegrovedentalmadison.com\/dental-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;T3 Inner Page Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.maplegrovedentalmadison.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/maple-grove-hero-1.jpg&#8221; module_class=&#8221;boxed t3_s_innerpage_header&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; next_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][et_pb_row][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;T3 Inner Page Modules&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; specialty=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.69&#8243; module_class=&#8221;boxed&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; prev_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#d9e6c7&#8243;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Emergency Information&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.85&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Emergency Information:<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;What To Do&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.85&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>What To Do<\/h3>\n<p>Stay calm. Many dental problems can be dealt with at home, until you have an opportunity to see your dentist. However, if your emergency is life-threatening or if you are in extreme pain, dial 911 and notify emergency medical professionals immediately.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;General Problems&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.85&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>General Problems<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Numbness:<\/strong>\u00a0 Numbness usually lasts for approximately 2 &#8211; 4 hours after treatment. If still experiencing numbness after eight hours, contact your dentist.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain:\u00a0<\/strong> If you are experiencing pain even after taking over the counter pain relievers, contact your dentist for a possible prescription.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bleeding:<\/strong>\u00a0 If bleeding is persistent and if you are unable to stop it with pressure, contact your dentist immediately<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Rinse mouth with warm salt water. If swelling persists, contact your dentist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Jaw Problems&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.85&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Jaw Problems<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Jaw Injury:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. If your teeth fit together properly when your mouth is closed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply ice to control swelling and take ibuprofen or similar remedy to control pain<\/li>\n<li>Restrict diet to soft foods and if no improvement occurs within 24 hours, contact your dentist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2. If your teeth do NOT fit together properly when the mouth is closed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Immediately seek emergency care<\/li>\n<li>Gently align the jaws<\/li>\n<li>Immobilize the jaw by wrapping a cloth bandage under the chin and securing it over the head<\/li>\n<li>Apply ice<\/li>\n<li>Do NOT blow nose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Injury to the soft tissues (gums, cheek, tongue) of mouth:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Gently rinse out your mouth with cold water.<\/li>\n<li>Apply pressure to the wound with clean cloth, gauze, or tissue.<\/li>\n<li>If bleeding persists, contact your dentist or visit a medical emergency room.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Tooth Problems&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.85&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Tooth Problems<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Broken\/fractured tooth:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Clean the injured area and apply ice to minimize swelling.<\/li>\n<li>Save the broken piece of tooth (for possible reattachment).<\/li>\n<li>Call your dentist immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Extruded tooth (tooth pushed out of place):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Gently push the tooth back into place, if possible.<\/li>\n<li>Call your dentist.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Avulsed tooth (tooth knocked out):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Gently rinse off the tooth while holding it by the crown (the top of the tooth).<\/li>\n<li>Attempt to place the tooth back in the socket, or if that is not possible, briefly store the tooth in either cold milk or salt water.<\/li>\n<li>Call your dentist immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;T3 Call To Action&#8221; specialty=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#d9e6c7&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||20px|&#8221; module_class=&#8221;boxed t3_s_cta_style2&#8243; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; prev_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; global_module=&#8221;818&#8243;][et_pb_row global_parent=&#8221;818&#8243; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_cta global_parent=&#8221;818&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.9&#8243; title=&#8221;We love to connect with our patients!&#8221; button_text=&#8221;MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT&#8221; button_url=&#8221;\/appointment\/&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#b7b7b7&#8243; use_background_color=&#8221;off&#8221; module_class=&#8221;t3_m_cta_style2&#8243; \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row_empty\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row_empty\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div> Emergency Information: What To Do Stay calm. 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