1.0Dental Town DC Bloghttps://www.dentaltowndc.com/blogadminhttps://www.dentaltowndc.com/blog/author/tntadmin/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="iCodYTMoWo"><a href="https://www.dentaltowndc.com/blog/preventing-dental-emergencies-during-covid-19/">Preventing Dental Emergencies During COVID-19</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.dentaltowndc.com/blog/preventing-dental-emergencies-during-covid-19/embed/#?secret=iCodYTMoWo" width="600" height="338" title="“Preventing Dental Emergencies During COVID-19” — Dental Town DC Blog" data-secret="iCodYTMoWo" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.dentaltowndc.com/blog/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> It’s vital for dental offices to remain open to offer emergency care because it helps alleviate the burden on hospital emergency departments overwhelmed with COVID-19. Patients can do their part by guarding against dental emergencies. Popcorn is a common culprit for dental problems — unpopped kernels can crack teeth, and the little shell from the popcorn can wedge itself down in your gum, causing swelling and pain. Olive pits can also crack teeth. Teeth should not be used as a tool, and you shouldn’t chew on nonfood items. If you are midway through dental work, avoid emergencies by being careful about what you eat — don’t eat anything super chewy if you have a temporary […]