{"id":57,"date":"2017-10-17T21:30:33","date_gmt":"2017-10-17T21:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/?p=57"},"modified":"2018-07-27T19:22:33","modified_gmt":"2018-07-27T19:22:33","slug":"dental-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/2017\/10\/17\/dental-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About Dental Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-58\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_79811240-300x199.jpeg\" alt=\"man holding cheek in pain\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_79811240-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_79811240-768x509.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_79811240-1024x678.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>First of all, they can be very painful and stressful, but if you have a good dentist, dental emergencies don\u2019t have to stay that way for long. You way not be able to plan for the emergency itself, but you can be prepared for how to deal with pain and damage when a dentistry emergency does arise. Most importantly, don\u2019t rush to the emergency room. In many cases, your dentist will be able to provide the services you need right away at a much lower cost than a trip to the ER. Keep reading to learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/emergency-dentistry.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">emergency dentistry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When Should You Visit an Emergency Dentist? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many patients tell their dentist they didn\u2019t think their situation was considered an emergency. A good rule of thumb is that, if you think your pain or dental damage requires urgent treatment, your dentist should too. However, to set your mind at ease, the following are some of the most frequently treated dental emergencies: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Severe toothache or dental sensitivity that may indicate a need for root canal therapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Broken or damaged teeth and dental restorations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lost teeth and dental restorations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Facial trauma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Soft tissue lacerations <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Benefits of Visiting the Dentist not the ER for Dental Emergencies<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Patients often visit their local emergency room unnecessarily when a quick trip to the dentist could relieve pain and put the smile back on their faces. Some benefits to visiting your dentist and not the ER for dentistry emergencies include: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Save time with shorter dental office waiting periods compared with ours spent in ER<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Save money compared with the high prices at ERs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Receive care from a qualified professional who understands dental health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid exposure to illnesses like the flu that can be easily transferred in ER waiting rooms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Preventing Dental Emergencies <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Of course the best option would be for patients to avoid both an emergency dental appointment or a trip to the ER altogether. Some things you should keep in mind to prevent dental emergencies include: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do not chew nails, ice, pen caps, or other hard objects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do not use your teeth as tools to open packages or crack nuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do carefully brush and floss your teeth each day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do visit a trusted dental office twice a year for examinations and teeth cleanings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Meet Dr. Frank Michitti <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For Feeding Hills families, the Lifetime Dental team is happy to provide same day emergency care for our patients. Simply <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">call<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> our regular office number and follow the instructions to reach one of our team members after hours. In many cases, we\u2019re able to see you on the same day you call, and we will always walk you through first aid and pain management over the phone. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/meet-dr-michitti.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Frank Michitti<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has decades of dental experience, and he will put his knowledge and skill to work helping you through your dental emergency. If you are ever concerned your dental emergency is life threatening, you may need to proceed to the nearest emergency medical clinic. Our team will be happy to help you as soon as we know your life is not at risk. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First of all, they can be very painful and stressful, but if you have a good dentist, dental emergencies don\u2019t have to stay that way for long. 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