Emergencies in Dentistry
- Always keep an adult or permanent tooth that has been knocked out wet. Try to put the tooth back in its socket without contacting the root if at all possible. If that isn’t feasible, use a tooth preservation product that has earned the ADA Seal of Acceptance, put it in milk, or sandwich it between your cheek and gums. After that, head straight to your dentist’s office.
- To clean the region around a broken tooth, rinse your mouth out right away with warm water. To prevent facial edema, apply cold compresses.
- Apply a cold compress and gently wash the affected area with water if you bite your lip or tongue.
Rinse your mouth with warm water to get rid of toothaches. Any food that gets stuck between your teeth may be gently removed using dental floss. Avoid applying aspirin to the gums or tooth that hurts. - Try using floss to gently remove any things that have been lodged in your mouth; do not attempt to remove them with sharp or pointed tools.
It’s critical to get to your dentist or emergency hospital as quickly as possible if you have a dental emergency.
The following easy steps will help you prevent accidents and dental injuries:
- When playing sports or engaging in leisure activities, wear a mouthguard.
- Steer clear of hard sweets, popcorn kernels, and ice, since these can all cause tooth cracking.
- Never cut something with your teeth; always use scissors.
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