{"id":24,"date":"2020-04-30T21:22:45","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T21:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.evansstdental.com\/blog\/?p=24"},"modified":"2020-04-30T21:22:46","modified_gmt":"2020-04-30T21:22:46","slug":"do-you-need-an-emergency-dentist-in-mcminnville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.evansstdental.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/30\/do-you-need-an-emergency-dentist-in-mcminnville\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning the Signs of a Real Dental Emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.evansstdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_48062791__1588174257_37947.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with tooth pain visiting her emergency dentist in McMinnville\" class=\"wp-image-25\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.evansstdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_48062791__1588174257_37947.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.evansstdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_48062791__1588174257_37947-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.evansstdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_48062791__1588174257_37947-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>No one wakes up\nthinking they\u2019re in danger of suffering from a dental emergency that day, but\naccidents and health issues involving your teeth and mouth can happen without\nwarning. You might have a severe toothache that seemingly came from nowhere, or\nyou might break off a tooth when you hit your mouth after a nasty fall. How\nwill you know the difference between a minor issue and one that requires\nattention from an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evansstdental.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency dentist\nin McMinnville<\/a>? This is an especially important question to answer during a\ntime when COVID-19 has caused practices to close their doors except to patients\nwho need urgent care. In this post, you\u2019ll learn how to recognize dental\nemergencies and what you need to do about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Signs That You Need Emergency Attention?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From infections to injuries, there are all kinds of reasons\nwhy your smile might be in danger. Not all of them share the same symptoms, but\nthey generally involve some level of pain or a noticeable injury (such as a\nchipped tooth or bleeding gums). Here are just a few warning signs that you\nshould be particularly wary of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Severe Toothaches: <\/strong>If a tooth is merely\nsensitive, it should be examined, but it\u2019s likely not in imminent danger. On\nthe other hand, you should definitely make an emergency appointment for high\nlevels of tooth pain that don\u2019t go away.<\/li><li><strong>Loose Teeth:<\/strong> Adult teeth only come loose\nif their roots have been injured or if there\u2019s an infection underneath them.<\/li><li><strong>Oral Swelling:<\/strong> Swelling in your mouth could\npoint to various issues, including a salivary gland infection, gum disease, or\nan impacted wisdom tooth. <\/li><li><strong>Visible Damage:<\/strong> Not all chips and cracks\nare dangerous, but you won\u2019t know the extent of the damage until a full\nexamination has been performed. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should You Do During an Emergency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve made your emergency appointment, your goal\nshould be to prevent the situation from growing worse in the meantime. This\nmight involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Taking an over-the-counter painkiller such as\nibuprofen<\/li><li>Applying an ice pack to swollen areas in your\nmouth<\/li><li>Using a piece of gauze to control any bleeding\nthat might have occurred (and calling the emergency room if it doesn\u2019t stop)<\/li><li>Gathering broken pieces of your teeth or any\nlost restorations<\/li><li>Placing any lost teeth back in their sockets or\nin a glass of milk to preserve them<\/li><li>Avoiding hard foods that could make the situation\nworse<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist will provide specific instructions tailored to\nyour situation when you call. Even if you\u2019re not sure that your particular case\ncounts as an emergency, it\u2019s a good idea to call anyway; you don\u2019t want to end\nup paying for a complex procedure that you could have avoided had you acted\nsooner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Natalya Ramsay is highly passionate about the dental\nfield. She wants all of her patients to enjoy clinically excellent dental care\nin the comfort of a warm, friendly dental practice. At her practice, Evans Street\nDental, she offers same-day appointments for emergencies as well as early\nmorning and late evening office hours. You can get in touch with her by\nvisiting her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evansstdental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>\nor calling (503) 472-1402. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"No one wakes up thinking they\u2019re in danger of suffering from a dental emergency that day, but accidents and health issues involving your teeth and mouth can happen without warning. You might have a severe toothache that seemingly came from nowhere, or you might break off a tooth when you hit your mouth after a nasty fall. 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