{"id":1106,"date":"2019-01-30T08:27:11","date_gmt":"2019-01-29T20:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citydentists.co.nz\/dental-blog\/dental-treatment\/how-to-deal-with-3-common-dental-emergencies\/"},"modified":"2025-03-01T16:14:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T04:14:58","slug":"how-to-deal-with-3-common-dental-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.citydentists.co.nz\/dental-blog\/how-to-deal-with-3-common-dental-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"How to deal with 3 common dental emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span id='pk-id' value='6065984' \/><\/p>\n<p>Dental problems rear their head now and again, but it&#39;s understanding what constitutes a common issue and what&#39;s deemed a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citydentists.co.nz\/dental-services\/dental-emergency.html\">dental emergency<\/a>&nbsp;that&#39;s important. Failure to recognise a more serious problem can result in further complications that are a lot harder to treat &#8211; and more costly.<\/p>\n<p>Here are three examples of dental emergencies and what to do if you encounter any of them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. If you&#39;re dealing with a knocked out tooth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether as a result of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citydentists.co.nz\/dental-blog\/oral-health-wellbeing\/5-of-the-most-dangerous-sports-for-teeth\/\">sporting incident<\/a> or accident in the home, a knocked out tooth is a dental emergency that needs attention fast &#8211; more specifically within the hour. Teeth that have been knocked out have the best chance of being saved if reinserted within 60 minutes, so call your dental practice right away.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, there are several things you can do to give your fallen tooth the best chance of survival:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick up the tooth by the crown, not the root. Touching the root can damage the sensitive root tissues that help with reimplantation.<\/li>\n<li>If the tooth is dirty, rinse with water. Do not scrub!<\/li>\n<li>For adult teeth only, try placing the tooth in its socket. Make sure it&#39;s facing the right way and isn&#39;t forced in.<\/li>\n<li>If it&#39;s not possible to reinsert the tooth, pop it in a small glass of milk. The liquid is a great temporary preservative for a knocked out tooth as its chemical makeup is compatible with teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Following these rules increases your chance of keeping the original tooth and minimises the risk of needing an implant.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImageWrapper\" style=\"padding-right: 3px; float: left; margin: 10px !important; width: 100% !important; height: auto !important;\">\n<figure style=\"margin: 0px!important; font-style: italic!important;\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Find out what to do in a dental emergency. \" class=\"inlineImage\" height=\"auto\" id=\"14101320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citydentists.co.nz\/dental-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/x_0_0_0_14101320_800.webp\" width=\"100%\" \/><figurecaption>Playing full-contact sports can result in knocked-out teeth. <\/figurecaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>2. If you have a broken, chipped or cracked tooth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No one can predict when or how a chipped, cracked or broken tooth will occur. However, it&#39;s how you deal with your dental dilemma that matters. If not treated quickly and effectively, your damaged tooth can soon evolve into something a lot worse. Here&#39;s what you should do if you&#39;re dealing with a broken, chipped or cracked tooth:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove and save any broken pieces. Your dentist may be able to use these to fix gaps.<\/li>\n<li>Rinse the mouth using warm water to clean the mouth.<\/li>\n<li>Stop any bleeding by applying gauze to the affected area.<\/li>\n<li>Apply a cold compress to the outside of the mouth to reduce swelling.<\/li>\n<li>Call the dentist immediately to request an emergency dental appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#39;ve cracked a tooth, depending on size, you may need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citydentists.co.nz\/dental-blog\/dental-treatment\/can-a-crown-cure-a-cracked-tooth\/\">filling or a crown<\/a>. Your dentist will assess the area and decide what the best course of action is for you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inlineImageWrapper\" style=\"padding-right: 3px; float: left; margin: 10px !important; width: 100% !important; height: auto !important;\">\n<figure style=\"margin: 0px!important; font-style: italic!important;\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Find out what to do if you're dealing with a dental emergency. \" class=\"inlineImage\" height=\"auto\" id=\"14116777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citydentists.co.nz\/dental-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/x_0_0_0_14116777_800.jpg\" width=\"100%\" \/><figurecaption>Don&#39;t delay in calling the dental practice if you&#39;re dealing with a dental emergency. <\/figurecaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>3. If you have severe toothache or swelling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citydentists.co.nz\/dental-blog\/oral-health-wellbeing\/3-common-causes-of-toothache\/\">Severe toothache<\/a> can be a sign of a number of dental issues including gum disease, cavities or tooth grinding (bruxism). If ignored, what seems like a problem that will go away on its own can cause further complications before you know it. Here&#39;s what you can do before contacting your dentist&nbsp;for an emergency appointment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rinse the mouth with warm salt water to clean.<\/li>\n<li>Use floss to remove any trapped food caught between the teeth.<\/li>\n<li>If your mouth is swollen, apply a cold compress near the affected area to reduce swelling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Doing the aforementioned is a great way to relieve pain before arriving for your emergency dental appointment.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#39;re dealing with an issue like that of the three issues raised, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citydentists.co.nz\/contact-us.html\">call City Dentists<\/a> right away. 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