Are You Prepared for a Dental Emergency? (1)

 

 

 

Are You Prepared for a Dental Emergency?  

 

 

 

 

Thousands of dental emergencies—from

injuries to a painful, abscessed tooth—take

place every day. Would you know what to do

if your child broke a tooth or had a tooth

knocked out while playing outdoors?

What if you had a bad toothache in the

middle of the night and couldn’t get to the

dentist until the next day? Knowing

what to do can lessen the pain and save a

tooth that might otherwise be lost.

 

 

 

 

Toothache:

Rinse the mouth with warm water to clean

it out. Gently use dental floss or an

interdental cleaner to remove any food or

other debris that may be caught between

the teeth. If the toothache persists, try to see

the dentist as soon as possible. Don’t rely on

painkillers. They may temporarily relieve pain

but your dentist should evaluate the condition.

 

 

 

 

Knocked-out (avulsed) tooth:

Try to find the tooth! This may not be

as easy as you think if the injury took place

on a playground or basketball court, so try to

stay calm. Hold the tooth by the crown and

rinse the root in water if the tooth is dirty.

Don’t scrub it or remove any attached tissue

fragments. If it’s possible, gently insert and

hold the tooth in its socket while you head

to the dentist. If that’s not possible,

put the tooth in a cup of milk and bring

it to the dentist. Time is critical for successful

reimplantation, so try to get to your dentist

immediately.

 

 

 

 

Broken tooth:

Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean

the area. Use cold compresses on the outside

of the cheek to help reduce the swelling.

 

 

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