{"id":411,"date":"2017-08-24T02:19:55","date_gmt":"2017-08-23T20:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hulendental.com\/blog\/?p=411"},"modified":"2017-08-24T02:19:55","modified_gmt":"2017-08-23T20:19:55","slug":"fort-worth-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/fort-worth-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Fort Worth Dentist is There for You in Times of Need!"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/iStock-504010542-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman toothache, dental pain, woman in pain \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/iStock-504010542-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/iStock-504010542-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/iStock-504010542-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/iStock-504010542.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Typically, no one is truly prepared for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aafp.org\/afp\/2003\/0201\/p511.html\">a dental emergency<\/a>. There are so many different variables that could take place when it comes to a traumatic dental injury. It is important to know how to handle the most common dental accidents in the case that one happens to you or a loved one. That\u2019s why your Fort Worth dentist took the time to post this article. Hopefully, after reading this piece, you\u2019ll feel more prepared for any dental emergency and know who to call if an incident happens.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>First off, ask yourself: is this an urgent dental accident?<\/h2>\r\nA dental emergency constitutes as any dental problem that causes you to be in pain. This could be a sudden change to older dental restorations in your mouth or damages your teeth or gums. With that being said, there are certain dental emergencies that are more urgent than others. It\u2019s important to recognize the difference so that you can act accordingly.\r\n<h3>The following are examples of urgent dental emergencies:<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Persistent bleeding.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Knocked out tooth.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Jaw injury.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Swelling that won\u2019t go down.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Severe toothache.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>The following are examples of non-urgent dental emergencies:<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Lost dental restorations (dental crown, fillings, or bridges).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cracked tooth (unless it\u2019s causing severe pain).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Broken retainers or mouthguards.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Moderate toothaches.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Who can help me during my dental emergency?<\/h2>\r\nOf course, we prefer that you call your emergency dentist in Fort Worth at Fort Dental first. But, there are certain situations that call for immediate attention from the emergency room. If you\u2019re experiencing excruciating pain or bleeding that will not stop, we recommend going to the nearest emergency room as soon as possible.\r\n\r\nAlthough unfortunate, it\u2019s very rare that ER\u2019s have dentists on staff to truly address and treat your dental emergency. In most cases, the physician there will refer you to a dentist for emergency dentistry and give you a prescription for pain medication. That\u2019s why it\u2019s best to visit us first in the cases that you can.\r\n<h2>What do I do until I make it to Fort Dental?<\/h2>\r\nNo matter which dental emergency, the best thing to do is REMAIN CALM. There are also some practices you can keep in mind and try when you\u2019re traveling to our Fort Worth office.\r\n\r\nThe following are suggestions that may help you during a dental emergency at home:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Use a mixture of salt and water to relieve irritation and cleanse swelling in your mouth.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>If a tooth is knocked out, retrieve it and preserve it in a glass of milk until you can get to your dentist.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use a cold compress to help reduce swelling, numb a painful area, and apply pressure to stop bleeding.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>We\u2019re here for you in your times of need!<\/h2>\r\nWhen a dental emergency strikes, it\u2019s important to have a dental home that can help you through these hard times. We\u2019re there for you throughout every step of the way. And a big bonus for patients that need help outside of normal business hours: we\u2019re open late some days and even open on Saturdays! The next time you need help with a dental emergency, keep calm and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/contact-us.html\">contact Fort Dental! \u00a0<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Typically, no one is truly prepared for a dental emergency. There are so many different variables that could take place when it comes to a traumatic dental injury. It is important to know how to handle the most common dental accidents in the case that one happens to you or a loved one. That\u2019s why your Fort Worth dentist took the time to post this article. 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