{"id":260,"date":"2021-12-30T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-30T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boylesgeneraldentistrymtx.com\/blog\/?p=260"},"modified":"2022-01-12T15:04:28","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T15:04:28","slug":"3-strange-dental-emergency-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boylesgeneraldentistrymtx.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/30\/3-strange-dental-emergency-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Strange Dental Emergency Stories to Share and Learn from"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you get together with your friends, do you tell a lot of big fish stories? It\u2019s normal and fun to embellish some details here and there. However, some stories don\u2019t need much embellishment\u2014take these strange dental emergencies. Having a toothache or a knocked-out tooth can feel dramatic enough, but these stories take dental emergencies<\/a> to the next level! Read on to learn what these people did and how you can learn from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Sprouting in the Mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever had a bit of food get stuck between your teeth? Typically, with some flossing, people can get wedged in debris out, but sometimes, it requires professional help. In one case, a seed became lodged and when the patient complained of a toothache later on, their dentist got a big surprise. The seed actually started growing! Instead of letting the stuck seed stay in place and sprout, the patient should have contacted their dentist as soon as possible to take care of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Superglue Fix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When a crown is in good shape and isn\u2019t too old, it may be reattached to the tooth. However, that doesn\u2019t mean you should reach for the superglue. One patient tried, but this type of glue is not intended for use in the mouth. Basically, they ended up gluing teeth together and getting all around their mouth and throat. It\u2019s much safer to have the crown repositioned and secured by a dentist who has the training and materials designed to improve smiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reusing a Crown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wasting perfectly useful products is never good, but sometimes replacing dental crowns that have come out is for the best. When one patient had a crown come out, it fell on the floor, and their dog quickly swallowed it. They waited for the dog to \u201cpass\u201d the crown a few days later, cleaned it, and wanted to reuse it. Needless to say, the dentist replaced the restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preventing Strange (and Normal) Dental Emergencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though everyone loves to hear a funny, strange story, chances are you don\u2019t want to be the one going through the experience. No one plans or wants a dental emergency, and sometimes it\u2019s completely out of your hands. However, there are certain measures you can take to avoid these kinds of situations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n