{"id":361,"date":"2018-01-15T22:52:53","date_gmt":"2018-01-15T22:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/?p=361"},"modified":"2018-01-25T22:53:09","modified_gmt":"2018-01-25T22:53:09","slug":"emergency-dentist-in-aurora","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/emergency-dentist-in-aurora\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Dentist in Aurora Says Call if This Happens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_143071823-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"man partially smiling showing cracked tooth\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_143071823-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_143071823-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_143071823-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>You never know when you\u2019re going to find yourself in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/emergency-dental-care.html\">emergency<\/a>. These life-changing events don\u2019t announce that they\u2019re coming. It\u2019s just boom \u2013 all of a sudden, they hit. But you do have the ability to prepare for how to respond when one occurs. When it comes to your mouth, your emergency dentist in Aurora says you should be sure about what classifies as an emergent situation and what to do when it happens. Read on to learn how you can protect yourself.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What is a Dental Emergency?<\/h2>\n<p>A dental emergency is a situation where you experience sudden trauma or severe pain in your mouth, teeth or gums. Some examples are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Knocked Out Tooth<\/strong> \u2013 If you suddenly have a tooth dislodged due to trauma to your mouth, your first step should be to rinse the tooth thoroughly with water and then carefully place it back in your mouth. Then, hold it there until you can be seen by your dentist.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Broken Tooth<\/strong> \u2013 Again, the first step is to rinse the tooth. If there is any bleeding, you can gently bite down on a cotton gauze to help stop it. Also, if there is any swelling, you can apply a cold compress to your jaw.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Damaged or Dislodged Temporary Crown<\/strong> \u2013 If your temporary crown is some how damaged or falls out of your mouth, you can reattach it with a small dab of toothpaste, dental wax or temporary adhesive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Severe Toothache <\/strong>\u2013 In the case of a severe toothache, rinse your mouth with warm water and floss around the affected tooth. This is also a way of gently probing to make sure there is nothing lodged in the gums surrounding the effected tooth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cut\/Bitten Lip or Broken Jaw <\/strong>\u2013 If you are experiencing serious blood loss or suspect that you have a broken jaw, you need to visit the emergency room immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Avoid Dental Emergencies<\/h2>\n<p>In some cases, dental emergencies can be avoided. For example, if you or your child are planning to be involved in any event that could result in physical contact, it\u2019s best to wear a custom mouthguard to protect you from sudden collisions that could cause broken or dislodged teeth, a broken jaw or laceration.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, if you have an existing issue with tooth decay, taking a proactive approach and visiting your dentist will prevent the problem from getting to the point where you have a severe toothache. But, if you find yourself in an unavoidable dental emergency, don\u2019t panic because you\u2019re now prepared to stabilize the situation on your end, until you can be seen by your dentist in Aurora.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Matt Mauck received his undergraduate degree from LSU and then went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. He is a member of the American Dental Association and several other professional organizations. Dr. Mauck practices at D\u2019Amico and Mauck and can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You never know when you\u2019re going to find yourself in an emergency. These life-changing events don\u2019t announce that they\u2019re coming. It\u2019s just boom \u2013 all of a sudden, they hit. 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