{"id":89,"date":"2019-12-19T14:15:12","date_gmt":"2019-12-19T14:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kernfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=89"},"modified":"2019-12-27T14:17:21","modified_gmt":"2019-12-27T14:17:21","slug":"what-should-you-do-if-a-dental-emergency-happens-over-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kernfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/what-should-you-do-if-a-dental-emergency-happens-over-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Do If A Dental Emergency Happens Over The Holidays?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kernfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_306656497__1577456156_35412-300x205.jpg\" alt=\"family opening presents together\" class=\"wp-image-90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kernfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_306656497__1577456156_35412-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kernfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_306656497__1577456156_35412-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kernfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_306656497__1577456156_35412.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For weeks, you\u2019ve been preparing for your family\u2019s arrival from out-of-town for the holidays. The house is decorated, your holiday dinner is planned and prepped, and you even bought a new camera to take family photos with. Hours before you need to pick up your parents and siblings from the airport, an accident occurs that requires urgent attention from your dentist. Would you know what to do if a dental emergency occurs over the holidays? Read on to learn how you can ease your pain and prevent further oral damage.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knocked-Out Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you knocked out your tooth, unfortunately, your family\nmembers will need to wait at the airport, because time is of the essence.\nContact your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kernfamilydentistry.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency\ndentist in Grafton<\/a> immediately and try to get to their office within an\nhour of the accident. Retrieve your knocked-out tooth from the ground (or\nwherever it landed), being sure to only handle it by the biting surface. Rinse\nit under lukewarm or cool water to remove any debris, but don\u2019t scrub the\ntooth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to keep the tooth moist so it doesn\u2019t die and\nhas a higher chance of being successfully replanted. You can do this by reinserting\nit into the socket it was knocked out of or placing it in a sealed container\nfull of milk or water. Bring your tooth with you to your appointment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broken or Damaged Crown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A damaged or broken crown isn\u2019t as time-sensitive of a\ndental emergency as a knocked-out tooth, but it\u2019s still important to contact\nyour emergency dentist right away. They\u2019ll be able to determine the severity of\nyour situation over the phone and schedule an appointment to get your crown\nrepaired or replaced. In the meantime, you can reattach the restoration (if it\u2019s\nstill intact) with denture adhesive or a piece of sugar-free gum; however, this\nis only a temporary solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chipped, Cracked, or Fractured Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For broken teeth, the severity of the damage has an impact\non whether you need to visit your emergency dentist right away or not. A larger\npiece of missing tooth can expose your sensitive pulp located inside the chamber\nof the tooth, causing intense sensitivity. A smaller chip may only need a quick\ncosmetic fix. In any case, if you experience pain, over-the-counter pain medication\nsuch as ibuprofen should help with this. Contact your dentist to schedule an\nappointment as soon as possible and get back to enjoying your holidays! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what dental emergency you encounter during the\nholidays, it\u2019s always important to immediately contact your dentist. They\u2019ll be\nable to assess the severity of your situation over the phone and help you form\na plan going forward. They can also offer first-aid guidance to reduce the\nchances of additional damage occurring. With their help, you can get back to\nenjoying your valuable family time! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Joe Kern has been practicing dentistry for over 22 years\nand is passionate about helping improve his patients\u2019 smiles and oral health.\nHe understands that inconvenient accidents happen, which is why he offers\nemergency dental treatment along with over-the-phone first-aid guidance. When a\npatient calls his office in a panic, he is more than happy to offer same-day\ntreatment to ease their pain and stress. For questions or to schedule an\nemergency dental appointment, visit Kern Family Dentistry\u2019s website or call\n701-352-2013.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For weeks, you\u2019ve been preparing for your family\u2019s arrival from out-of-town for the holidays. The house is decorated, your holiday dinner is planned and prepped, and you even bought a new camera to take family photos with. 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