{"id":13,"date":"2019-11-24T20:02:15","date_gmt":"2019-11-24T20:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=13"},"modified":"2019-12-24T20:05:08","modified_gmt":"2019-12-24T20:05:08","slug":"skilled-emergency-dentist-in-worchester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/24\/skilled-emergency-dentist-in-worchester\/","title":{"rendered":"If You Have a Dental Emergency, Here\u2019s Who You Should Call"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/24\/skilled-emergency-dentist-in-worchester\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/jaw_pain_woman__1530544662_46331.jpg\" alt=\"woman holding in jaw in pain\" class=\"wp-image-14\" width=\"318\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/jaw_pain_woman__1530544662_46331.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/jaw_pain_woman__1530544662_46331-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/jaw_pain_woman__1530544662_46331-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">dental\nemergency<\/a> can not only cause discomfort, but it can also put a damper on\nyour plans. If you find yourself dealing with a toothache, dislodged tooth or\nsome other form of dental trauma, then it&rsquo;s important to receive the treatment\nyou need from a trained professional. As you continue reading, you&rsquo;ll discover some\nkey traits to look for in an emergency dentist in Worchester and why University\nDental Group is your best option for receiving the treatment you need.<\/p><!--more--><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The First Steps to Take<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dental emergency can be considered as any sudden change in\nyour dental health that results in severe pain, tooth loss or breakage or other\nforms of trauma. In the event of such a situation, here are the two most\nimportant steps to take:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Remain as calm as possible so you can effectively\nassess the problem.<\/li><li>Contact an emergency dentist so you can explain\nwhat has happened and to schedule an appointment.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By adhering to these steps, you can speed up the recovery\ntime and decrease your suffering. It also helps to know how to temporarily stabilize\nthe situation until you can visit an emergency dentist. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responding to Common Dental Emergencies<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following are some of the more frequently occurring forms\nof dental trauma and what you should do to address them:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Toothache <\/strong>&ndash; Use floss to remove any\npossible food debris. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever like ibuprofen and\napply ice to decrease any swelling.<\/li><li><strong>Chipped\/ Broken Teeth <\/strong>&ndash; Collect any\nbroken pieces of teeth and store them in a bag to bring with you to your visit.\nApply ice in 10-minute intervals to decrease any swelling.<\/li><li><strong>Knocked Out Tooth <\/strong>&ndash; Carefully grab the\ntooth by the crown and rinse it under cool water. After rinsing your mouth,\nattempt to reinsert the tooth in its position. If you&rsquo;re unsuccessful, you can\nstore it in a cup of milk with a dash of salt added.<\/li><li><strong>Lost Filling\/Crown <\/strong>&ndash; Use denture adhesive,\ndental cement or petroleum jelly to attempt to reinsert the filling or crown where\nit belongs.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While these are all helpful steps for initially responding\nto dental trauma, they are not permanent solutions. So even if you experience\nmomentary relief, you should still reach out to an emergency dentist to\nschedule a visit.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Contact University Dental Group for a Dental Emergency?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because a dental emergency can happen when you least expect\nit to, it&rsquo;s best to work with a practice that offers expanded hours. At University\nDental Group, to accommodate your needs, we&rsquo;re open six days a week, including\nSaturdays.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&rsquo;re like most people, you operate on a tight schedule.\nTo accommodate our patients&rsquo; busy lives, we also provide early hours every day,\nwith our doors opening at 8 a.m.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So whether you&rsquo;re dealing with a lost filling or a toothache\nin Worchester, our highly skilled and experienced dentists at University Dental\nGroup are available to provide the expert and compassionate care you need. To\nlearn more about our services, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A dental emergency can not only cause discomfort, but it can also put a damper on your plans. If you find yourself dealing with a toothache, dislodged tooth or some other form of dental trauma, then it\u2019s important to receive the treatment you need from a trained professional. As you continue reading, you\u2019ll discover some key traits to look for in an emergency dentist in Worchester and why University Dental Group is your best option for receiving the treatment you need. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/24\/skilled-emergency-dentist-in-worchester\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>If You Have a Dental Emergency, Here\u2019s Who You Should Call<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"While you want to avoid a dental emergency, one can always happen. 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