{"id":6,"date":"2020-03-27T18:18:07","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T18:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.todaysdentalazle.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2020-03-27T18:18:10","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T18:18:10","slug":"tell-dental-emergency-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.todaysdentalazle.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/27\/tell-dental-emergency-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell If You Have a Dental Emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.todaysdentalazle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_121798436__1570039950_51755-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman holding cold compress to mouth\" class=\"wp-image-7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.todaysdentalazle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_121798436__1570039950_51755-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.todaysdentalazle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_121798436__1570039950_51755-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.todaysdentalazle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_121798436__1570039950_51755.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Has one of your teeth ever started hurting seemingly out of\nnowhere? For most people, that has happened quite a few times in their lives.\nBecause dental pain can be quite common, it\u2019s hard to tell what counts as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.todaysdentalazle.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency\nsituation<\/a> that warrants calling your dentist. How can you tell whether you\nneed to call your dentist right away? Here are a few questions you should ask yourself\nfirst. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You in Serious Pain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re experiencing dental pain, especially if it doesn\u2019t\nfade away with over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen, that\u2019s a clear\nsign of a dental emergency. Even if the discomfort subsides with medication,\nyou should still see your emergency dentist anyway to find out the cause of\nyour pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have You Knocked Out a Tooth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A dislodged tooth is arguably the most urgent of all dental\nemergencies. When you knock out a tooth, you only have about 30-60 minutes to\nget to your dentist\u2019s office before the chances of successfully reattaching the\ntooth decrease significantly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do You Have Loose Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having loose teeth might be adorable when you\u2019re a little\nkid, but that is certainly not the case when you\u2019re an adult. If your tooth\nbecomes loose, you should seek treatment from your dentist right away. You\ncould be in danger of your tooth completely falling out and being lost forever.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You Bleeding from the Mouth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oral bleeding is one of the most obvious signs of a dental\nemergency. You might be able to get the bleeding under control by applying\npressure with a piece of cloth or gauze. However, you should still see your\ndentist to address the cause of the bleeding and determine whether any\nadditional treatment is needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do You Have an Infection?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dental pain is accompanied by severe swelling or a\nhigh fever, see your dentist immediately. There\u2019s a high chance you have an\ninfection or abscess in your mouth. If this problem doesn\u2019t get treated, it\ncould spread to other parts of your mouth or even the rest of your body and\ncause serious complications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some dental emergencies can actually wait a few days, like a\nlost crown or filling, and don\u2019t require immediate treatment. However, if you\nhonestly answer \u201cyes\u201d to any of the questions listed above, you should call\nyour dentist and alert them to your situation as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.todaysdentalazle.com\/meet-dr-frank-rubal.html\">Dr. Frank\nRubal<\/a> has worked in the dental field for more than 20 years and counting. He\nearned his doctorate from the University of Texas at Houston Dental School,\nwhere he met his wife, Dr. Jodie Rubal. They now practice together at Rubal\nDentistry in Azle, TX. If you live in the Azle area and think you might be experiencing\na dental emergency, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.todaysdentalazle.com\/contact.html\">contact<\/a>\ntheir practice at (817) 444-2585.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Has one of your teeth ever started hurting seemingly out of nowhere? For most people, that has happened quite a few times in their lives. Because dental pain can be quite common, it\u2019s hard to tell what counts as an emergency situation that warrants calling your dentist. 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