{"id":784,"date":"2019-11-22T19:20:14","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T19:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/?p=784"},"modified":"2019-11-23T22:00:25","modified_gmt":"2019-11-23T22:00:25","slug":"5-tips-to-handle-dental-emergencies-during-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/5-tips-to-handle-dental-emergencies-during-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Handle Dental Emergencies During the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/rsz_adobestock_94880003-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Happy family in Autumn\" class=\"wp-image-785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/rsz_adobestock_94880003-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/rsz_adobestock_94880003-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/rsz_adobestock_94880003-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The holidays offer a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with your kids, whether they are youngsters whose schools are closed for a few weeks or college students home for winter break. With all the hustle and bustle of a full house, however, accidents and injuries sometimes seem to happen more often. Do you know what to do in case of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">dental emergency<\/a>? Being prepared for when an emergency strikes can be the difference between saving or losing a tooth. Don\u2019t let the unexpected ruin the festive season for you and your family. Here are 5 tips to handle dental emergencies during the holidays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Dental Emergency? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A dental emergency is any accident or physical trauma to the\nmouth that results in serious injury or pain. Examples of common dental\nemergencies include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Loose teeth<\/li><li>Knocked out tooth<\/li><li>Cracked or broken tooth<\/li><li>Persistent toothache<\/li><li>Cuts to the tissues inside the mouth<\/li><li>Lost crown or filling<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Take Action in an Emergency <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or your child experience a dental emergency over the\nholidays, your first step should always be to call an emergency dentist in\nNorman. He or she will likely be able to schedule you a same-day appointment in\norder to provide you or your family member the urgent care needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even before you arrive at the dentist\u2019s office, however,\nthere are some immediate steps you can take to prevent further damage and ease\nthe pain, such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tip #1: Knocked Out Tooth<\/strong> \u2013 Being careful not to touch the roots, try placing the tooth back in the original socket. If you cannot, place the tooth in a small, secure container filled with milk until you reach the dentist\u2019s office. <\/li><li><strong>Tip #2: Cracked or Broken Tooth<\/strong> \u2013 Collect any broken tooth pieces and bring them with you to the dentist\u2019s office. It may be possible to reattach them. Use a cold compress to reduce any swelling. <\/li><li><strong>Tip #3: Bleeding from the Mouth<\/strong> \u2013 Clean the area by rinsing with warm water. Apply a cold compress to relieve swelling.<\/li><li><strong>Tip #4: Toothaches<\/strong> \u2013 Rinse your mouth with warm water and take over-the-counter pain killers to reduce inflammation. <\/li><li><strong>Tip #5: Lost Crown or Filling<\/strong> \u2013 Clove oil, applied with a cotton swab, can temporarily dull the tooth pain. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Prevent Dental Trauma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While accidents cannot always be avoided, there are some\nsimple precautions every family should take to reduce the likelihood of dental\ninjuries, such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Avoid Hard Foods<\/strong> \u2013 Avoid chewing on hard foods that can crack teeth, such as candy canes, popcorn kernels, olives with pits or ice cubes. <\/li><li><strong>Wear a Protective Mouth Guard<\/strong> \u2013 Have your children wear a custom mouth guard to protect their teeth when playing backyard football, ice skating or participating in other physical activities. <\/li><li><strong>Do Not Use Teeth as Tools<\/strong> \u2013 Never use teeth to tear open packages. Grab the scissors instead!<\/li><li><strong>Regular Oral Care <\/strong>\u2013 Make sure you and your children see a dentist every six months for a regular dental checkup to prevent tooth decay and other oral health problems. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Relax and enjoy the festive season with the entire family by\nfollowing the dental emergency advice above. Happy holidays!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Bobby Carmen is proud to serve the community of Norman\nby providing quality dental care in a friendly, comfortable environment. The\nUniversity of Oklahoma College of Dentistry graduate does his best to schedule\nsame-day appointments in cases of dental emergencies. For more information on\nhow to prevent dental trauma, visit Dr. Carmen\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:%20405-364-2200\">405-364-2200<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays offer a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with your kids, whether they are youngsters whose schools are closed for a few weeks or college students home for winter break. With all the hustle and bustle of a full house, however, accidents and injuries sometimes seem to happen more often. 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