{"id":141,"date":"2020-12-27T01:04:01","date_gmt":"2020-12-27T01:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jonesandknightdds.com\/blog\/?p=141"},"modified":"2020-12-27T01:04:01","modified_gmt":"2020-12-27T01:04:01","slug":"holidays-emergency-dentist-san-antonio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jonesandassociatesdds.com\/blog\/holidays-emergency-dentist-san-antonio\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Common Dental Emergencies During the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jonesandassociatesdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pain-7-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Woman in pain at emergency dentist in San Antonio.\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jonesandassociatesdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pain-7-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.jonesandassociatesdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pain-7-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jonesandassociatesdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pain-7-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.jonesandassociatesdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/pain-7.jpg 1627w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>No one ever expects a dental emergency to happen to them, but it\u2019s a common situation for many Americans. In fact, 1 in 6 people requires urgent dental attention annually. Although there\u2019s never a good time for one to occur, if you have a dental emergency during the holidays, it can throw a huge kink in your plans. Don\u2019t worry, your emergency dentist in San Antonio will provide you with the quick care you need. While you wait for your appointment, here are a few tips to help you handle the most common holiday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jonesandassociatesdds.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">dental emergencies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bitten Lip or Tongue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you enjoy your favorite holiday snacks and dishes, it\u2019s\neasy to bite your lip or tongue. Besides a sudden jab of pain, you might also\nexperience some bleeding. You\u2019ll want to gently clean the area and rinse your\nmouth with a saltwater mixture to cleanse the wound and reduce any\ninflammation. Apply a cold compress to minimize swelling. The bleeding should\ndissipate in a few minutes; however, if you can\u2019t get it to stop, skip the\nemergency dentist. Instead, head to the hospital immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can help ensure you don\u2019t bite your lip or tongue by\neating slowly. Cut your food into smaller pieces and chew carefully to avoid\ninjuring your soft tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broken Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A broken tooth can occur suddenly, such as when chewing a\npiece of hard candy or from a blow to your face. No matter the reason, you\u2019ll\nwant to rinse your mouth with warm saltwater. It\u2019s best to avoid chewing with\nthe tooth and keep it clean until your appointment. You can use an\nover-the-counter pain reliever to manage any discomfort. A cold compress can\nalso reduce any swelling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you can\u2019t fully prevent a tooth from breaking,\nthere are several things you can do to lessen your risk of one, such as avoid overly\nhard foods and wear an athletic mouthguard if you play sports. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toothache<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn\u2019t anything worse than a toothache, but it doesn\u2019t\nneed to interrupt your holiday gatherings. Instead, keep your tooth clean and\nuse a home pain reliever to manage your discomfort. It\u2019s best to contact your\ndentist right away for treatment, even if your pain improves. A toothache is\noften a symptom of a larger problem, like decay or infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although many people believe an occasional tooth is normal,\nit\u2019s never a good sign. You can lessen your risk of one by maintaining your\noral hygiene at home and visiting your dentist regularly for a cleaning and\ncheckup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Wait to See Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a dental emergency, don\u2019t wait until the new\nyear to see your dentist. Get the quick care you need, so you can get back to\nyour holiday activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Dr. Troy Jones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jonesandassociatesdds.com\/meet-dr-jones.html\">Dr. Jones<\/a> began\nworking in dentistry nearly 30 years ago. Besides earning his dental degree, he\nhas completed advanced training in many specialties, like implantology. He also\noffers emergency services. If you need immediate attention, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jonesandassociatesdds.com\/contact-us.html\">contact our office<\/a>\ntoday. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"No one ever expects a dental emergency to happen to them, but it\u2019s a common situation for many Americans. In fact, 1 in 6 people requires urgent dental attention annually. Although there\u2019s never a good time for one to occur, if you have a dental emergency during the holidays, it can throw a huge kink in your plans. Don\u2019t worry, your emergency dentist in San Antonio will provide you with the quick care you need. While you wait for your appointment, here are a few tips to help you handle the most common holiday dental emergencies. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jonesandassociatesdds.com\/blog\/holidays-emergency-dentist-san-antonio\/\">(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-141","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Emergency Dentist in San Antonio During the Holidays<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Don\u2019t let a toothache interrupt your plans. 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