{"id":503,"date":"2024-09-26T12:09:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T12:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=503"},"modified":"2024-10-08T12:09:51","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T12:09:51","slug":"strange-stories-of-dental-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/strange-stories-of-dental-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"Strange But True Stories of Real-Life Dental Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When it comes to dental emergencies<\/a>, most are pretty run of the mill. Occasionally a patient will lose an old filling while chewing bubblegum or will need a root canal on an infected tooth. But sometimes oral health problems can border on the bizarre. In the spirit of Halloween, here are a few downright scary cases from around the world that will leave you scratching your head and wondering \u201chow could this happen?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A Sticky Situation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The phrase \u201cdon\u2019t try this at home\u201d was pretty much designed for situations like this. A woman lost her dental crown and decided to take matters into her own hands. But while they do sell temporary dental cement at some drug stores (which your dentist does not recommend, by the way) the woman decided instead to use super glue. Yes, the same stuff you use to fix your broken lamp. If you know anything about super glue, you probably are aware that it\u2019s very tricky to work with. It can easily cause a mess, and it can be extremely difficult to remove. Well, in true superglue fashion, not only did she end up gluing the wrong teeth, but she also got the glue everywhere, including in her mouth and down her throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you lose a crown, call your dentist as soon as possible and await further instructions. Never attempt to glue it back in place, even with a product designed to cement dental work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know the Drill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of dental DIY\u2019s, disaster struck yet again when an impatient patient didn\u2019t want to wait to see the dentist and tried to drill his tooth himself with a regular drill. As if this weren\u2019t cringey enough, he then got the drill bit stuck in the tooth, and ultimately ended up needing an emergency appointment with his dentist to remove it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t put your teeth at risk by attempting to treat yourself at home. Save the drama (and the trauma!) and schedule an urgent appointment with your dentist before resorting to such extreme measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tomato, Tomato<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to eat a wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables, but one patient got more than they bargained for. They arrived at the dentist in extreme pain in their teeth and gums. Thinking they needed a root canal, their dentist got started clearing away the damaged tooth pulp and roots, only to discover that there were a totally different kind of roots present: plant roots! The patient had gotten a few tomato seeds trapped below their gumline, and in a bizarre turn of events, the roots sprouted, and the patient was literally growing tomato plants in their mouth! While this is extremely rare, the patient did the right thing in this situation and sought help from their dentist when they experienced pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take Me Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, in a case that is a bit more common, an elderly patient arrived at the dentist and created quite a shock when the dentist discovered that she had not been removing her dentures at all. To put it in perspective, you\u2019re supposed to remove your dentures daily: at least once for a deep cleaning, and then overnight to soak in water or denture soak. You can brush them while still in your mouth several times a day but removing them is absolutely essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, suffice it to say, the woman\u2019s dentures were in awful condition. They smelled bad, were warped and cracked, and they were completely discolored. Don\u2019t let this happen to your own prosthetics: always follow the proper care instructions given to you by your dentist, otherwise you could be dealing with a dental disaster of your own!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, spooky season can give you quite a scare if you don\u2019t take care of your oral health, but there\u2019s only so much you can do on your own. If you find yourself dealing with a dental emergency, don\u2019t panic. Call your dentist for further instructions so you don\u2019t put your teeth and gums at further risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Berquist Family Dentistry<\/a>, we work together as a family to help you and your<\/em> family achieve optimal oral health. We believe in compassionate and kind care with a skilled hand, and we\u2019ll never push treatments you don\u2019t need or make you feel bad about the condition of your smile. If you need an urgent appointment for any type of dental emergency (even a garden growing in your gums!) please visit our website<\/a> or call us today at 219-226-0544.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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