{"id":59,"date":"2016-12-23T03:31:34","date_gmt":"2016-12-23T03:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.tomballdentist.com\/?p=59"},"modified":"2016-12-23T03:31:34","modified_gmt":"2016-12-23T03:31:34","slug":"dental-emergency-in-tomball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/23\/dental-emergency-in-tomball\/","title":{"rendered":"What is considered a Dental Emergency in Tomball?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock-485574682-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"What is considered a dental emergency in Tomball?\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock-485574682-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock-485574682.jpeg 724w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>There are two things you can always count on when it comes to dental emergencies. 1) They\u2019re always inconvenient \u2013 and \u2013 2) They may feel frightening, stressful, and overwhelming. The first thing to do is remain calm and remember that with a trusted dental team on your side like Dr. James Geer and his staff, everything is going to be alright. Next contact our office right away for further instruction or to be seen. When you know <a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/oral-health\/guide\/handling-dental-emergencies\" target=\"_blank\">how to handle a dental emergency<\/a> in Tomball, it won\u2019t feel so overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Soft Tissue Injuries<\/h3>\n<p>When your gums, cheeks, or lips sustain an injury, the first thing to do is to contain the bleeding. You can do this with a cold compress and light pressure. Once the bleeding has stopped, contact Dr. Geer right away. Warm salt-water rinses are also soothing for soft tissue injuries if you have access.<\/p>\n<h3>A Knocked Out Tooth<\/h3>\n<p>For a tooth that\u2019s been knocked out, time is of the essence. We have the best chance of preserving your tooth if we can treat it within one hour of your injury, so it\u2019s important to contact us right away. Try to handle your tooth as little as possible and transport it carefully. If you can place it back in its socket for transporting that would be best. If that\u2019s not possible place it in a cup or baggie filled with milk in order to keep the cells moist and alive.<\/p>\n<h3>Chipped Teeth<\/h3>\n<p>A tooth that has been chipped needs immediate repair because a jagged edge is uncomfortable and can cause additional injuries to your soft tissue. Bring as many pieces of your tooth as possible to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">Dr. Geer<\/a> so he can determine the best treatment procedure for repairing your tooth.<\/p>\n<h3>Dental Pain or Infection<\/h3>\n<p>If your tooth suffers from decay, a fracture, or injury the root may become infected. This has been said to be some of the worst pain you can experience and it\u2019s important to understand that a dental infection will not go away on its own. It will in fact get worse, cause additional pain, tooth loss, and could travel to other critical areas of your body such as your brain.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re experiencing this type of pain, we encourage you to contact our office right away, as we\u2019ll make every effort to see you as soon as possible. Root canal therapy may be able to remove the infection and preserve your tooth if you act quickly. If left untreated, a dental infection will lead to tooth loss.<\/p>\n<h3>Contact our Office<\/h3>\n<p>No matter what type of emergency you may be facing, we always encourage our patients to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">call us right away<\/a> to determine the best treatment or course of action for your tooth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are two things you can always count on when it comes to dental emergencies. 1) They\u2019re always inconvenient \u2013 and \u2013 2) They may feel frightening, stressful, and overwhelming. 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