Handling a dental emergency can be tricky
when you or a loved one is in pain, but a quick and appropriate reaction can
help save a tooth in danger. The American Dental Association recommends that
you become familiar with these dental emergency procedures just in case you
ever have a dental emergency.
- If a tooth is knocked out, hold the tooth by the crown and
rinse the root in water if it’s dirty. Do NOT scrub it or remove any
attached tissue fragments. If you can, gently place the tooth back in its
socket or store it in a cup of milk and head for the dentist (with the
tooth) immediately.
- If you break a tooth, rinse your mouth with warm water to keep
the area clean and apply cold compresses on your face to reduce swelling.
Go to the dentist immediately.
- Treat a bitten tongue or lip by cleaning gently with a cloth
and applying cold compresses to reduce swelling. If bleeding is heavy or
doesn’t stop after a short time, seek immediate treatment from your dentist
or emergency room.
- If a toothache is getting you down, rinse your mouth with warm
water, gently floss to remove food that may be trapped around it and see
your dentist as soon as possible. Do NOT apply aspirin to the tooth or gum
tissues.
- A jaw injury or possible fracture needs immediate attention at
your dentist’s office or the emergency room. Apply cold compresses on the
way to reduce swelling.
- If a loose or broken wire from your braces is irritating your
mouth, cover the wire end with a small cotton ball, beeswax or a piece of
gauze until you can get to the dentist. Seek immediate treatment if a wire
gets stuck in the cheek, tongue or gum tissue, but don’t try to pull it
out yourself.
- If you have a dental emergency while you are traveling, call
Molars Dental on 0751 856 900/ 0796 856 900. Our customer service
executive will be ready to offer you assistance.
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