{"id":193,"date":"2018-12-03T21:21:52","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T21:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/?p=193"},"modified":"2019-01-03T21:30:36","modified_gmt":"2019-01-03T21:30:36","slug":"emergency-dentist-in-ocala-gives-tips-for-treating-oral-cuts-and-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/emergency-dentist-in-ocala-gives-tips-for-treating-oral-cuts-and-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Dentist in Ocala Gives Tips For Treating Oral Cuts and Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/image-2019-01-03.jpg\" alt=\"Child with a bleeding lip\" class=\"wp-image-194\" width=\"319\" height=\"213\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have heard that the mouth is the area of the body\nthat heals the fastest after an injury. That\u2019s a good thing, considering that it\nneeds to be healthy so you can comfortably eat and drink! But even though your\nmouth will heal quickly, it\u2019s still understandable to feel alarmed after\nsustaining an injury to the soft tissues. The first step is to contact an\nemergency dentist in Ocala to get advice over the phone or schedule the first available\nappointment. In the meantime, keep reading for additional information about\nthese types of dental emergencies and how to handle them until you can get\nprofessional care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Oral Injuries Occur? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the most common ways that injuries occur to\nthe lips, tongue, cheeks, and gums: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Accidental bites while chewing<\/li><li>Falls, accidents and other physical trauma<\/li><li>Burns<\/li><li>Biting down on sharp objects<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Should You Handle These Injuries?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, soft tissue injuries don\u2019t require medical\nattention and only need to be cleaned so they can heal on their own. Having\nsaid that, it can be easy to panic because there\u2019s often a fair amount of\nbleeding after one of these injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mouth is highly vascularized (i.e. has a lot of blood\nflow), which accounts for the bleeding. The best thing to do is stay calm and\ncall an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency\ndentist.<\/a> Until you can be seen, take the following steps to stabilize mouth\ninjuries in Ocala:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rinse out your mouth with an antiseptic rinse or\nmild salt water. <\/li><li>Locate the source of bleeding and apply pressure\nwith a damp piece of gauze or cloth. <\/li><li>You can also apply pressure with ice wrapped in\na towel to relieve pain and swelling.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Kind of Treatment Might Be Necessary? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A dentist will start by cleaning the area before doing an\nexam to see if any teeth are loose or damaged. It\u2019s uncommon, but you\u2019ll get\nstitches if necessary, in which case you\u2019ll be given post-operative\ninstructions for how to care for the area at home.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, it\u2019s important to note that there are some cases where\nyou should seek medical attention from an urgent care center or emergency room.\nFor example, if you suspect you\u2019ve broken your jaw or if you have heavy\nbleeding that doesn\u2019t stop after applying pressure for 10-15 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve been medically stabilized, you can call a\ndentist for any possible restorative treatment that your teeth might need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental emergencies or injuries to the soft tissues of your\nmouth can happen to anyone at any time. But with these guidelines, you\u2019ll be\nbetter prepared to handle them! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/meet-dr-weldon.html\">Dr.\nDaniel Weldon<\/a> is a general and emergency dentist in Ocala and a father of\nthree. He knows that dental emergencies and injuries can happen at the most\nunexpected time, and he\u2019s always just a phone call away to get his patients out\nof pain as quickly as possible. If you have any other questions about treating\noral injuries, he can be reached via his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or at (352)\n622-3236.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may have heard that the mouth is the area of the body that heals the fastest after an injury. That\u2019s a good thing, considering that it needs to be healthy so you can comfortably eat and drink! 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