{"id":167,"date":"2019-09-19T18:38:54","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T18:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/?p=167"},"modified":"2019-09-19T18:38:54","modified_gmt":"2019-09-19T18:38:54","slug":"4-signs-of-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/4-signs-of-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Signs You Have a Dental Emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"\"personWhen you\u2019re brushing your teeth, did you notice that your gums looked slightly swollen, or did you wake up with a weird metallic taste in your mouth? These seem like subtle and small symptoms, but when left untreated, they can progress into serious issues. A dental emergency isn\u2019t always just a broken or chipped tooth, it can consist of any dental concern that may need immediate attention. When it comes to your oral health, it\u2019s best not to take a gamble. Below are four signs that you should visit your emergency dentist before it\u2019s too late.\r\n

\u201cMy Tooth Hurts So Badly I Can Hardly Even Brush\u201d<\/h2>\r\nToothaches can vary on a spectrum of pain and seriousness. Sometimes, oral discomfort can be the result of a problem as small as a popcorn kernel or piece of potato chip stuck in your teeth. However, it\u2019s also a common symptom of an infected tooth. Either way, there\u2019s something wrong with your mouth. If you\u2019ve brushed and flossed your teeth and your pain still\u00a0persists, it\u2019s time to visit an emergency dentist<\/a> before an infection has the opportunity to spread.\r\n

\u201cMy Swollen Jaw Makes It Look Like I\u2019ve Been In a Fight\u201d<\/h2>\r\nWhen people comment on your swollen jaw, there\u2019s only so many times you can say \u201coh yeah, you should\u00a0see the other guy.\u201d Swelling can be a sign of an infected zit or gums. If it\u2019s already causing you severe pain, immediately call your dentist to ask what you should do. If you caught it while it\u2019s just slightly tender or swollen, it\u2019s okay to wait a few days and see if it gets better.\r\n

\u201cMy Tongue Tastes Like Metal\u201d<\/h2>\r\nChances are, you haven\u2019t been licking much metal. So, there\u2019s no reason your tongue should taste like you have been. If you\u2019ve noticed a bitter, metallic taste in your mouth, it could be the signs of a broken amalgam filling for a cavity. Nowadays, dentists typically use composite resin to repair and restore a tooth affected by decay. Over the years that\u00a0you\u2019ve had your amalgam filling, your tooth has changed sizes and shapes, allowing it to become damaged, loose, or even fall off. It\u2019s important to replace the restoration immediately after you notice something is wrong to prevent any additional damage.\r\n

\u201cWhy Hasn\u2019t the Burned Roof of My Mouth Healed Yet? It\u2019s Been a Month\u201d<\/h2>\r\nEveryone can relate to the annoying problem of burning the roof of their mouth on some scalding hot food they just couldn\u2019t wait to chow down on. Normally, these aren\u2019t considered dental emergencies. However, if the injury doesn\u2019t heal within a week or two or it becomes infected, it\u2019s time to visit your dentist because something could be wrong.\r\n\r\nSometimes, it can be hard to tell the difference between a regular oral health problem and a dental emergency. When small issues are left to become more serious, they can end up having an impact on your overall wellbeing. Without timely care, they can also need more costly procedures, which is why seeing an emergency dentist can actually\u00a0save you money as well as time down the road. If you notice anything out of the ordinary, don\u2019t hesitate to\u00a0contact your nearest professional as soon as possible.\r\n\r\nAbout the Author<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDr. Angelo Julovich understands that accidents happen and can be extremely\u00a0overwhelming to deal with. He\u2019s passionate about helping his patients by restoring their damaged teeth and easing their discomfort caused by dental emergencies. He focuses on providing fast, effective care that will help ease patients\u2019 stress and pain. He was recently voted Top Dentist for the 10th<\/sup> year in a row as a testament to his quality of patient-centered care. For questions about a dental emergency or to schedule an appointment, visit Trinity Dental\u2019s website<\/a> or call 317-769-3335.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you\u2019re brushing your teeth, did you notice that your gums looked slightly swollen, or did you wake up with a weird metallic taste in your mouth? These seem like subtle and small symptoms, but when left untreated, they can progress into serious issues. A dental emergency isn\u2019t always just a broken or chipped tooth, it can consist of any dental concern that may need immediate attention. When it comes to your oral health, it\u2019s […] (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-167","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=167"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":169,"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167\/revisions\/169"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=167"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=167"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drjulovich.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=167"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}