What to Do In Case of a Dental Emergency
Nobody wants to face a dental emergency, but it happens all the time, and to anyone at that, even people who practice proper oral and dental care. Worse, a dental emergency can take place even when you’re doing something as ordinary as eating popcorn while watching TV. One solid bite down an unpopped corn kernel and you could end up with a cracked tooth or worse. A chipped tooth is just one of many types of dental emergencies. Some experience severely swollen or bleeding gums. Others get several teeth knocked out after a rather violent ice hockey game. These dental emergencies need to be attended to right away, especially those that involve tooth loss. It goes without saying that a knocked out permanent tooth can really hurt, so it’s imperative to do something about the pain and take care of … Read more