Understanding Dental Emergencies?
Are you unsure if you are experiencing a dental emergency? These are common dental problems that may require treatment right away. Call our dental clinic so that we can help triage your dental problem.
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Lost Fillings or Crowns
Do not attempt to try to place the broken piece back in your mouth unless directed by a dentist. Call our office as soon as possible to arrange an appointment to have the area assessed by one of our dentists.
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Chipped or Broken Teeth
Have a broken or chipped tooth? Try to find the missing tooth, put it in a clean container and bring it to your appointment. Your dentist can potentially reattach it. Whether the piece is found or not, phone our office right away to have it repaired.
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Knocked-Out Teeth
If you can find your knocked out tooth, rinse, hold it by the crown - not the roots - and re-insert it into your tooth socket by gently biting down once it is in its place. If you are unable to put the tooth back in place, keep it moist by putting it in a glass of milk or holding it in your mouth until you arrive at our office.
Take an over-the-counter pain medication. Apply a cold compress against your cheek where your tooth has been fractured. This will help reduce your pain and the swelling.
Come to the office as soon as possible. Call ahead if you are able. The sooner you can be treated after a tooth has been knocked out, the better the chance your dentist will have of saving it. -
Severe Swelling, Pain or Discomfort
Do you notice your face, mouth or neck areas have sudden moderate to severe swelling, or are you experiencing severe pain or discomfort in or around your mouth?
Call us as soon as possible and follow these steps to alleviate pain in the meantime:
1. Apply a cold compress to your cheek, on the area where you are feeling pain.
2. Take an over-the-counter pain medication.
3. Use saltwater to flush the area that is in pain. This will help remove any debris that could be causing the toothache.
Our dentists should see the swelling or condition to diagnose the cause and plan quick, effective treatment.
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