{"id":35,"date":"2016-11-15T21:36:16","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T21:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=35"},"modified":"2017-07-27T20:00:21","modified_gmt":"2017-07-27T20:00:21","slug":"emergency-dentist-in-arlington-discusses-how-to-handle-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/blog\/emergency-dentist-in-arlington-discusses-how-to-handle-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Dentist in Arlington Discusses How to Handle Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-36\" src=\"https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/iStock_000023082719_Small-201x300.jpg\" alt=\": Learn how to handle dental emergencies from your emergency dentist in Arlington.\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/iStock_000023082719_Small-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/iStock_000023082719_Small.jpg 567w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/>There\u2019s two things you can be sure of when a dental emergency happens, first that it won\u2019t be convenient, and second that it may feel overwhelming and scary. The first thing to do is remain calm. When you understand how to handle a dental emergency, and you have the right team on your side, you have nothing to worry about. Dr. Prachi Shah, your emergency dentist in Arlington, discusses how to handle emergencies.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>A Tooth That Has Been Dislodged<\/h3>\n<p>When a tooth is knocked to one side, or out of its socket, it may need to be repositioned. Contact South Arlington Dental Care right away so we can see you as soon as possible. After repositioning, your tooth may need to be splinted for a few weeks and a root canal may be necessary. Dr. Shah will monitor your tooth closely over the next few weeks in order to determine the next course of action.<\/p>\n<h3>A Tooth That Has Been Knocked Out<\/h3>\n<p>If your tooth is completely <a href=\"http:\/\/www.deardoctor.com\/articles\/trauma-and-nerve-damage-to-teeth\/page2.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">knocked out<\/a>, it\u2019s important to bring it to our office as quickly as you can. We have to best chance of saving your tooth within the first hour after injury. Transporting your tooth carefully is critical. First try to replace it back into its socket, if that\u2019s not possible, transport it in a cup of milk to keep the cells moist and alive. Handle the tooth as little as possible and don\u2019t use soap to clean it.<\/p>\n<p>Again your tooth may need to be splinted and stabilized for a few days. A root canal may also be necessary in order to preserve your natural tooth. Getting to the dentist as soon as possible will be critical in the chances of saving your tooth.<\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">South Arlington Dental Care<\/a>, we understand how stressful dental emergencies can be and we make every effort to accommodate your needs and see you as soon as possible. Dr. Shah is experienced, kind, and caring, and you can rest assured that she\u2019ll do everything possible to save your tooth. If preserving your tooth isn\u2019t possible, Dr. Shah will talk with you about the best options for replacing your tooth. We offer comprehensive care, so no matter the treatment you choose, you\u2019ll always be surrounded by the team you know and trust.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re experiencing dental pain or an injury, contact our office immediately for care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s two things you can be sure of when a dental emergency happens, first that it won\u2019t be convenient, and second that it may feel overwhelming and scary. The first thing to do is remain calm. 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