COMMAN DENTAL EMERGENCIES AND TREATMENT

Common dental emergencies and treatment:

 

1.TOOTHACHE

Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean it out. Gently use dental Boss to remove any

food caught between the teeth. Do not put aspirin on the aching tooth or gum tissue.

 

2.ABSCESS

Rinse your mouth with warm salty water to dean it out and see your dentist right away.

 

3.CRACKED OR FRACTURED TOOTH

Immediately rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area. Put cold compresses on

your face to keep any swelling down. If possible, place the broken piece in milk. If you bit

your tongue or lip, clean the area gently with water and apply a cold compress.

 

4.KNOCKED-OUT PERMANENT TOOTH

Keep it moist at all times. If you can, try placing the tooth back in the socket without

touching the root. If that’s not possible, place it in between your cheek and gums or in milk.Call your dentist’s office right away

 

5.OBJECT STUCK IN TEETH

Try to gently remove with floss but do not try to remove it with a sharp or pointed instrument

 

6.LOST FILLING:

Use a piece of sugariess gum to cover the empty cavity, or you can use over the counter

dental cement, see your dentist as soon as possible.

 

7.BROKEN BRACES:

Use a pencil eraser to try to fold any sharp ends of the wires back down safely, if that

doesn't work; use orthodontic wax to cover the wire, or gauze. Get an appointment with

your orthodontist to repair the problem.