{"id":17,"date":"2017-09-30T15:55:19","date_gmt":"2017-09-30T15:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bristolfamilydentalct.com\/blog\/?p=17"},"modified":"2017-11-11T15:56:43","modified_gmt":"2017-11-11T15:56:43","slug":"emergency-dentist-bristol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bristolfamilydentalct.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/30\/emergency-dentist-bristol\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Dentist in Bristol Wants to Help You Prepare"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-18\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bristolfamilydentalct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_51923777-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"portrait of a smiling couple\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bristolfamilydentalct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_51923777-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bristolfamilydentalct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_51923777-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bristolfamilydentalct.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_51923777.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Dental emergencies are stressful, uncomfortable, and, perhaps above all else, inconvenient. You can\u2019t schedule a dental emergency in between work and your evening yoga class, but you can take some steps to help prepare yourself for the next time the unexpected happens to you or someone you love. Your emergency dentist in Bristol is here to help!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How to Stay Calm in an Emergency<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A \u201cdental emergency\u201d is classified as anything that is broken, bleeding, or causing you pain inside your mouth. Healthy teeth and gums don\u2019t do any of the above &#8212; and if you\u2019re experiencing these symptoms, it\u2019s a sign you need to see your dentist right away. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some of the most common dental emergencies include knocked out teeth, aching teeth, broken teeth, broken dental work, and a foreign object stuck in the gums or between teeth. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t lose your cool in an emergency situation. It\u2019s easier to remain calm when you know you have a dentist on your side! Calling the office right away will help to ensure you get the care you need ASAP. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you get in touch with an emergency dentist, they will listen to your situation and provide first aid advice tailored to your specific situation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some general advice for most dental emergencies includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find and store any larger missing pieces for possible reattachment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have lost a tooth, store it in its empty socket or a bag of water or milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do not touch a missing tooth\u2019s root<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apply an ice pack to the cheek to reduce swelling and discomfort<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take an over the counter pain medication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact your dentist as soon as possible<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What You Can Do Today<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Taking a few precautionary steps right now can help reduce the risk that you will ever experience a dental emergency &#8212; and that if you do, you will know just how to respond to improve the odds of a successful recovery. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wear an athletic mouthguard if you play contact sports. Make sure you choose a custom-fitted device, which provides more protection than a \u201cboil and bite\u201d option. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid cutting through plastic or opening packages with your teeth. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Try to quit habits like nail biting, pen chewing, or eating ice. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Get a checkup and cleaning every six months to avoid letting decay and other issues worsen to the point of emergency.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can\u2019t completely eliminate the chances that you or someone you love will one day have an urgent dental situation &#8212; so store your emergency dentist\u2019s number in your phone so they\u2019re only a few taps away when you need them most! A great emergency dentist will have you out of pain and on with your life before you know it. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">About the Authors<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolfamilydentalct.com\/the-dentists.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Ross Katkowski and Dr. Joseph Cydylo<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are general dentists providing comprehensive family dental care for friends and neighbors in and around Bristol, CT. To learn more about their services or to get help following a dental emergency, you are invited to contact their state-of-the-art office at 860-589-2794. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental emergencies are stressful, uncomfortable, and, perhaps above all else, inconvenient. You can\u2019t schedule a dental emergency in between work and your evening yoga class, but you can take some steps to help prepare yourself for the next time the unexpected happens to you or someone you love. 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