{"id":31,"date":"2016-12-12T22:03:19","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T22:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/?p=31"},"modified":"2017-01-16T17:27:23","modified_gmt":"2017-01-16T17:27:23","slug":"emergency-dentist-in-temple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/emergency-dentist-in-temple\/","title":{"rendered":"When To Visit the Emergency Dentist in Temple"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-32\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-92252281-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"When should I visit my emergency dentist in Temple?\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-92252281-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-92252281-1.jpg 724w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>You see an ambulance race by, lights blaring, and you sigh. You hope whoever is in it is going to be alright. It\u2019s nice that there is a plan in place for when things really go very wrong. If you find yourself in an emergency, you just call 911 and you\u2019ll be taken care of. However, this isn\u2019t the best course of action if the emergency has to do with your teeth. Emergency rooms aren\u2019t equipped to help you, so what should you do, where should you go? Today, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. Richard Fossum<\/a>, your emergency dentist in Temple, wants to help you have a plan should you or your family ever severely injure their teeth.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What Is A Dental Emergency?<\/h2>\n<p>What constitutes a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">dental emergency<\/a>? You don\u2019t want to rush to the office in a panic with a simple toothache. The key factor in a dental emergency is <strong>pain. <\/strong>If you are in so much dental pain that you cannot focus on anything else, it\u2019s an emergency. Some common ones are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Broken or knocked out tooth<\/li>\n<li>Broken or knocked out crown<\/li>\n<li>Cut\/bitten tongue or lip<\/li>\n<li>Severe toothache<\/li>\n<li>Large object caught between teeth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you find yourself in any of these situations, you need to act quickly so your pain can be relieved, and your tooth can be saved.<\/p>\n<h2>What To Do<\/h2>\n<p>In any emergency, the first thing you need to do is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/dr-gail-gross\/staying-calm-during-an-em_b_7749812.html\" target=\"_blank\">stay calm<\/a>. Take a moment to breathe and clear your thoughts so you can focus on taking the appropriate action. You should then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/contact.html\">immediately call your dentist in Temple<\/a>. In fact, <strong>you should put our number in your phone right now so you don\u2019t have to look it up in the middle of an emergency. <\/strong>When you call in, we will try to make an appointment to see you as soon as possible. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/meet-the-team.html\">highly-trained staff<\/a> will also instruct you on how to apply first-aid. The moments after a dental emergency are critical, so this care is just as vital as what you will get in the office.<\/p>\n<p>Some basic tips on what to do during a dental emergency are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Keep a broken or knocked out tooth wet<\/strong>. This will help preserve it until we can see you and try to restore it. Place it back in your mouth, or in a container of milk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rinse the injured area with warm water<\/strong> to reduce the risk of infection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a cold compress<\/strong> to help alleviate your pain and limit swelling.<\/li>\n<li>Ideally, <strong>have someone else drive you to the office<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019ve suffered other injuries such as broken bones, or are bleeding profusely, head to your nearest emergency room immediately.<\/p>\n<h2>We\u2019re Here For You<\/h2>\n<p>A dental emergency, like any, is very stressful, and taking action quickly is vital to having a positive outcome. We\u2019re ready to be there for you during one of your worst moments, and guide you to the treatment and relief that you need. If you find yourself in any of the situations we listed above, don\u2019t hesitate to call us.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to know more about what to do in a dental emergency, or how to prevent one altogether, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/contact.html\">give us a call today<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You see an ambulance race by, lights blaring, and you sigh. You hope whoever is in it is going to be alright. It\u2019s nice that there is a plan in place for when things really go very wrong. If you find yourself in an emergency, you just call 911 and you\u2019ll be taken care of. 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