Dental emergencies can be in many forms, and some situations are worse than others. People are often hesitant to call their dentist when they have a dental emergency. They wonder if the situation really warrants emergency dental care near them.
If you’ve severe pain, fever, swelling, or bleeding that cannot be controlled, you shouldn’t hesitate to contact your dentist or go to a hospital emergency room. Some problems can be life-threatening. Other problems may be less urgent, but avoiding immediate dental care can lead to bigger problems later. Play it safe and get thorough advice.
Pick the broken parts of your tooth and rinse them. Rinse your mouth with warm milk. If it bleeds, put a piece of gauze on the area for about 10 minutes until the bleeding stops. Place a cold compress outside the mouth, cheek, or lip near the broken/chipped tooth to relieve pain and reduce swelling. See your dentist as soon as possible.
First, rinse your mouth thoroughly with warm water. Use dental floss to remove stuck food debris. Never place aspirin or any other pain reliever on the gums near the painful tooth, as it can burn the gum tissue. Talk to your dentist as soon as possible.
Sometimes old dental fillings can fall out or shift. If you have a broken or missing filling, stick a piece of sugarless gum in the cavity or use an over-the-counter dental cement. If you have broken dental teeth or bridges, make an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible. Coat the inside with an over-the-counter dental cement, toothpaste, or denture adhesive beforehand to help the denture hold.
Remove the tooth, hold it by the crown and rinse the root of the tooth with water if it is dirty. If possible, try to reinsert the tooth. Never force it into the tooth compartment. If it is not possible to reinsert the tooth into the alveolus, place it in a small container of milk or in a product containing a cell growth medium, such as Save-a-Tooth. The best chances of saving knocked-out teeth are those that are examined and reinserted by a dentist within an hour of knocking them out.
A dental emergency is any injury to the mouth that causes uncontrolled bleeding, severe pain, or broken facial bones. If Left untreated, a dental emergency can lead to further problems, including the spread of infection, tooth mobility, and even tooth loss. Prompt and timely treatment is critical. Then follow the instructions described by Inspired Dental until you can visit the dental office.
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