{"id":163,"date":"2019-12-06T18:05:41","date_gmt":"2019-12-06T18:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vldental.net\/blog\/?p=163"},"modified":"2019-12-26T18:06:07","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T18:06:07","slug":"what-to-do-if-a-dental-emergency-occurs-over-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vldental.net\/blog\/2019\/12\/06\/what-to-do-if-a-dental-emergency-occurs-over-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Dental Emergencies Over the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"womanNo one ever expects a dental emergency<\/a> to happen to them, but it\u2019s more common than you might believe. In fact, research shows 1 in 6 Americans each year faces an oral health issue that needs immediate care. Although there\u2019s never a good time for it to happen, you don\u2019t want a sudden dental problem ruining your holiday season. Do you know what to do if a dental emergency occurs over the holidays? With time of the utmost importance, here are a few tips to help you through the difficult time.<\/p>\n

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Can I Wait to See a Dentist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No one has time in their schedule for an unplanned trip to their dentist. As a result, it\u2019s tempting to wait to schedule an appointment until after the holidays pass. Unfortunately, there are some dental emergencies that can lead to the loss of your tooth if you wait too long to see your dentist. While it\u2019s always best to see your dentist right away, there are some situations that aren\u2019t as significant as others. As a result, you might be able to manage your symptoms at home until your dentist reopens after the holidays, such as when experiencing a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n