{"id":113,"date":"2019-11-22T21:49:30","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T21:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/?p=113"},"modified":"2026-03-25T16:28:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:28:17","slug":"dealing-with-dental-emergencies-during-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/dealing-with-dental-emergencies-during-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Dealing with Dental Emergencies During the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Tooth<\/figure>\n\n\n

The holidays are a\ntime for the whole family to have fun together, but even during these\nfestivities, dental accidents can still happen. You might break a tooth on a\ncandy cane, or your child might accidentally get hit in the mouth while playing\nwith their relatives. Here\u2019s the best way to handle some holiday dental emergencies<\/a> that could strike at any moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Toothaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A piece of food might have gotten stuck in your mouth; rinse\nwith warm salt water and floss well to check. If this doesn\u2019t work, chances are\nprofessional help is needed. Hold a cold compress to your cheek if the area\naround the tooth is swollen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chipped or Broken Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Try to gather and save any loose pieces. A broken tooth\nmight bleed; to stop it, hold gauze over the area for ten minutes or more. Rinse\nwith salt water to reduce the chance of infection. (Bacteria could enter the\ntooth and start attacking the tissues inside.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knocked-Out Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If an adult tooth is lost, you need to see the dentist right\naway (within four hours at the very latest) if you want to try and save it. In the\nmeantime, you need to try and keep the tooth alive. Pick it up by the crown\n(the part that\u2019s usually exposed and chews your food) and rinse it off without\nscrubbing it. Try to put it back in place in your mouth; if it doesn\u2019t fit, you\ncan put it in milk or a saline solution instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Partially Dislodged Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes a tooth might come partway out of the socket but\nis still attached to the mouth. Like a fully knocked-out tooth, it needs to be\ntreated right away if you want to keep it. A partially dislodged tooth may\nhurt, so take over-the-counter pain relievers and use a cold compress as you\nneed to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lost Crown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Find the crown so that you can bring it to the dentist. You\ncan sometimes (temporarily) reattach it with dental cement, denture adhesive,\nor toothpaste, all of which can be bought at the store. (Do not use actual\nglue.) If you leave the tooth exposed, you can use a dab of clove oil to lessen\nany sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lost Filling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The edges of your teeth might be sharp, so try to fill the\nhole with dental wax. This will also protect the inside of your tooth from food\ndebris and temperature changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abscess<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An abscess is a potentially severe infection. It can damage\nyour teeth and might even spread to other parts of your body. Call your dentist\nright away if you find any pimple-like or blemish-like growth on your gums.\nRinse with salt water several times a day to ease the pain and try to push the\ninfected pus towards the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get in touch with your dentist as soon as you can while\nusing the above tips to keep your smile as safe and comfortable as possible.\nHopefully, the situation can be dealt with quickly and you\u2019ll be able to enjoy\nthe rest of the holidays with your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dr. John Carroll and Dr. Veronica Yu never want you to suffer with a dental emergency, especially during the holidays. This is why they encourage you to call and schedule an appointment right away so that we can help you out of pain as quickly as possible. If you are unsure what to do or how to handle your emergency, visit our website<\/a> or call (860) 633-2031.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The holidays are a time for the whole family to have fun together, but even during these festivities, dental accidents can still happen. You might break a tooth on a candy cane, or your child might accidentally get hit in the mouth while playing with their relatives. Here\u2019s the best way to handle some holiday […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-113","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nHoliday Dental Emergencies | How to Avoid | Dr. Veronica Yu<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Accidents can happen anytime \u2013 even during a celebration. 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