{"id":41,"date":"2018-06-09T16:33:38","date_gmt":"2018-06-09T16:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/?p=41"},"modified":"2018-06-09T16:33:38","modified_gmt":"2018-06-09T16:33:38","slug":"emergency-dentist-in-mckinney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/09\/emergency-dentist-in-mckinney\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth Knocked Out? Your Emergency Dentist in McKinney Says Do This!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-42\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/knocked_out__1528562298_49441-300x209.jpg\" alt=\"woman punched by red glove\" width=\"300\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/knocked_out__1528562298_49441-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/knocked_out__1528562298_49441-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/knocked_out__1528562298_49441.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>It\u2019s a normal spring day in North Texas and you\u2019re out playing a pickup game of basketball when, suddenly, you collide with another player. The result is that one of your teeth is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">dislodged<\/a> from your mouth, and all of a sudden, you have a traumatic situation. What should you do? Your emergency dentist in McKinney has some simple steps you should follow to get the relief you need.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>My Tooth Has Been Knocked Out \u2013 What Should I Do?<\/h2>\n<p>When you find yourself in a dental emergency, no matter what type, you should do the following first:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Calm Down <\/strong>\u2013 Relaxing may seem like the last thing you want to do in a dental emergency, but it\u2019s a must. That\u2019s because a calm mind will be better equipped to govern your next steps. So just step back for a brief moment and take a breath to collect your thoughts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact Your Dentist <\/strong>\u2013 Your next action should be to contact your local dentist\u2019s office. The trained staff will be able to direct you as to how to proceed and let you know when you can come in to be seen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While you\u2019re waiting for care, there are some things that you can do to help the situation on your own.<\/p>\n<h2>What You Can Do for Your Dislodged Tooth<\/h2>\n<p>When your tooth is dislodged, it\u2019s important to handle it carefully. With clean hands, carefully grab the tooth and place it in a cup of milk. This is a good medium because it prevents the cells from the root surface from swelling up and bursting, which happens when they\u2019re placed in water.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, milk is packed with protein that does the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintains the proper acid-to-alkaline ratio<\/li>\n<li>Provides an anti-bacterial environment<\/li>\n<li>Contains sugars that help to maintain cell growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have any milk handy, there is something else that can be done.<\/p>\n<h2>An Alternative for a Dislodged Tooth<\/h2>\n<p>If milk isn\u2019t available, then your saliva is better than nothing. So you can place the tooth back into your mouth, carefully, and allow the natural mineralizing properties of your saliva to take effect. Keep in mind, though, that any remedy is only temporary.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it\u2019s important to call your dentist\u2019s office early on. This is because you have, roughly, a six-hour window to have your tooth successfully re-inserted.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re restored, though, you should focus on how to prevent this problem from happening again.<\/p>\n<h2>A Simple Prevention Method<\/h2>\n<p>In the future, if you\u2019re planning on participating in any type of sporting event, you should be sure to wear a custom mouthguard. It will provide a way of absorbing the worst part of a sudden impact and redistribute the force throughout the rest of the appliance and away from your teeth.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about preventive methods or to schedule an appointment, reach out to your dentist in McKinney today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Nathan Coughlin earned his dental degree from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, graduating with honors. He fully restores patients to their healthier selves at Oakbrook Dental &amp; Orthodontics and can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a normal spring day in North Texas and you\u2019re out playing a pickup game of basketball when, suddenly, you collide with another player. The result is that one of your teeth is dislodged from your mouth, and all of a sudden, you have a traumatic situation. What should you do? 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