{"id":800,"date":"2016-09-08T05:57:36","date_gmt":"2016-09-08T10:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/?p=800"},"modified":"2016-09-16T16:39:13","modified_gmt":"2016-09-16T21:39:13","slug":"houston-oral-surgeon-explains-what-to-do-after-injured-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pineypointoms.com\/blog\/houston-oral-surgeon-explains-what-to-do-after-injured-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston Oral Surgeon Explains What to Do After Injured Tooth"},"content":{"rendered":"\"\"<\/a>As the Houston Cougars look to enter the Big 12, we\u2019re thinking about dental injuries (among other things). Contact sports like football are one of the leading causes of injured teeth — but there\u2019s also life\u2019s little unexpected, like fender benders or a Sunday afternoon bike ride gone awry. Whatever it is that causes your next tooth injury, you can stay calm by being prepared. Keep reading to learn how to treat the pain at home, and when to seek help from your Houston oral surgeon.\r\n\r\n\r\n

But Is It Really a Dental Emergency?<\/h2>\r\nMany times, adults delay seeking emergency treatment for a tooth because they are reluctant to admit that their situation is \u201curgent.\u201d But it\u2019s not a time to be humble — if you are experiencing tooth pain, bleeding, or have broken anything in your mouth, you must seek quick dental attention. Some of the most common dental emergencies include facial trauma<\/a> like a jaw injury or fracture, a tooth that\u2019s been knocked out, dislodged, or broken. Toothaches and soft tissue lacerations are also common. Broken fillings, crowns, and bridges require urgent attention, too.\r\n\r\n

Injured Tooth: Your Next Steps<\/h2>\r\nThe first thing to do after a dental injury is to call your dentist\u2019s office. Seeking rapid attention is crucial for positive outcomes. Knocked out teeth, for example, cannot be reattached if they remain out of the mouth for longer than two hours.\r\n\r\nOnce you have gotten in touch with your dentist, your appointment is scheduled depending on the severity of the situation and your ability to make it to the office. Here\u2019s what you can do in the meantime<\/strong>.\r\n