{"id":132,"date":"2018-03-02T19:38:27","date_gmt":"2018-03-02T19:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/?p=132"},"modified":"2018-05-02T19:40:03","modified_gmt":"2018-05-02T19:40:03","slug":"boston-dentist-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/boston-dentist-5\/","title":{"rendered":"When to See Your Boston Dentist for a Dental Emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"man<\/a>A \u201cdental emergency\u201d is anything that is bleeding, broken, or causing you pain in the mouth — and it\u2019s not anything you can plan for. When you or a loved one has an urgent situation, it\u2019s time to see your Boston dentist ASAP. Delaying treatment can cause small problems to turn into larger issues in quick succession. Our office is well-equipped to handle dental emergencies, and we can have you out of pain and on your way faster than you\u2019d probably expect. What classifies as a dental emergency, though? We\u2019ve got the information on that (and more) below.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The 6 Most Common Dental Emergencies<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re experiencing an urgent dental situation, don\u2019t delay treatment in an effort to be brave. This is not a time to stick it out — you need treatment stat. Below are the 6 most common types of emergencies we treat in our Boston dental office. <\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Toothache or abscess<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Knocked out tooth<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Dislodged tooth<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Broken tooth<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Broken filling, crown, or other restoration<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Something lodged between teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Of course, this list is not exhaustive. Anytime you feel like something\u2019s just not quite right with a tooth or restoration, it\u2019s a good idea to give your emergency dentist a call. It\u2019s always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your oral health! <\/span><\/p>\n

    What to Do After a Dental Emergency<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Immediately after you realize you have a dental emergency on your hands place a call to your emergency dentist in Boston as soon as possible. A knocked out tooth that remains outside of the gumline for longer than 2 hours usually cannot be replaced, for example — so receiving prompt treatment is of the utmost importance. When you contact us, our expert staff will listen to the details of your situation and provide emergency first-aid tips as needed. Then, we will plan on a time for you to come in as soon as is necessary given the severity of the situation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Preventing Dental Emergencies<\/span><\/h2>\n

    While you can\u2019t completely protect yourself from any emergency, you can greatly reduce the chances that one will happen to you by taking a few precautionary steps. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n