{"id":13,"date":"2024-02-02T22:00:09","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T22:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flagshipdental.com\/blog\/?p=13"},"modified":"2024-02-21T22:06:17","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T22:06:17","slug":"tips-for-quickly-finding-emergency-dental-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flagshipdental.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/02\/tips-for-quickly-finding-emergency-dental-care\/","title":{"rendered":"When Dental Disaster Strikes: Tips for Quickly Finding Emergency Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flagshipdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-300x206.png\" alt=\"a patient visiting their emergency dentist\" class=\"wp-image-14\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flagshipdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/www.flagshipdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/www.flagshipdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image.png 975w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, life can throw us a curveball\u2014and it\u2019s very possible for it to come in the form of a dental emergency! But if you\u2019re ever dealing with an urgent situation involving your pearly whites, you should know that acting fast is always going to be in your best interest. Continue reading below for a few must-know tips that\u2019ll help you find an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flagshipdental.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency dentist<\/a> quickly when your smile\u2019s in trouble!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Dental Emergency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dental emergency is an umbrella term that describes painful or abnormal symptoms affecting a patient\u2019s teeth, gums, or other oral structures. That said, some of the most common examples of this include issues like chipped, cracked, or broken teeth, damaged or lost dental restorations, knocked-out teeth, severe toothaches, etc. Pretty much anything that causes great discomfort and endangers your smile\u2019s general wellness is considered a dental emergency, and these situations shouldn\u2019t be ignored, as no amount of wishful thinking will resolve them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should I Do During a Dental Emergency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve sustained a dental injury that requires urgent care, and you\u2019re unsure about who to call or what to do, consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Give your primary dentist a call and let them know what happened; if they offer emergency care, they\u2019ll let you know when you can come in\u2014even if it\u2019s after regular business hours. Emergency dentists have time built into their schedules to accommodate these situations. They might also be able to provide you with tips over the phone on how to temporarily manage your discomfort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you aren\u2019t able to get in touch with your dentist, you\u2019re out of town, or your provider doesn\u2019t offer emergency care, you can check online for an office near you. Most dentists have their services listed on their website, as well as their hours and locations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For serious emergencies or life-threatening symptoms, you might need to visit an emergency room. Keep in mind that most ERs lack the staff or equipment to correctly handle dental emergencies and can usually at best only provide you with pain relief.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you\u2019re waiting to attend your emergency visit, take care not to do anything else that might cause further harm to your smile. If you\u2019ve lost a tooth or restoration, do your best to retrieve it and bring it with you to your appointment. Though it might seem like the world has come to a screeching halt, do not worry\u2014with a little quick thinking and a trip to see your emergency dentist, all will be well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here at Flagship Dental Group, we\u2019re truly proud to serve the dental needs of patients and families in the Longmeadow, MA area. Under the talented leadership of Dr. Michael Kelliher and Dr. Lainie Foerster, we\u2019re thrilled to offer a wide range of dental services including after-hours emergency dental care. If you have any questions about the blog or you\u2019re in need of urgent dental care, please contact us <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flagshipdental.com\/contact.html\">online<\/a> or by phone for more information or assistance. <strong>Telephone: (413) 300-6002.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes, life can throw us a curveball\u2014and it\u2019s very possible for it to come in the form of a dental emergency! But if you\u2019re ever dealing with an urgent situation involving your pearly whites, you should know that acting fast is always going to be in your best interest. 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