{"id":115,"date":"2018-06-29T21:23:09","date_gmt":"2018-06-29T21:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/?p=115"},"modified":"2018-07-09T21:31:40","modified_gmt":"2018-07-09T21:31:40","slug":"emergency-dentist-in-las-cruces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/29\/emergency-dentist-in-las-cruces\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Call Your Emergency Dentist in Las Cruces"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WomanAfter a long Friday morning meeting at work, you and your coworkers head out to eat lunch at your favorite nearby restaurant. The weekend has almost arrived, and the Las Cruces sun is shining. As the table conversation revolves around everyone\u2019s weekend plans, you dive expectantly into your salad \u2013 but suddenly, you bite down on something hard and pain shoots through your mouth. The culprit? A hidden olive still with the pit, which has just cracked your tooth.<\/p>\n

Accidents happen when we least expect them \u2013 and when they involve harm to our teeth, they can cause high levels of pain and should be handled immediately. If you are worried about what to do if you injure your teeth or mouth, do not panic \u2013 your emergency dentist in Las Cruces has all the information you need to know below.<\/p>\n

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Common Dental Emergencies and How to Handle Them<\/h2>\n

Knowing what to do in case of a dental emergency can be important to your oral health. One of your first steps after suffering dental trauma should be calling a dental professional. But do not worry, even before arriving to your dentist\u2019s office there are actions you can take at home to prevent further damage and ease the pain.<\/p>\n

Below is a list of common dental emergencies and what steps you should take if they happen to you:<\/p>\n