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| Dental Emergency and How to Act |
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Different Dental Emergencies call for different actions. Be sure to keep this handy with other first aid information and supplies.
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Emergency |
How to Act |
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| Toothache |
- Rinse your mouth with
warm water. - Place cold compress, if there is swelling on outside of the check. - Use Dental Floss to remove any food trapped between teeth. Do not use sharp objects. - Take over the counter pain medications for relief. - See the dentist as soon as possible. |
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| Broken Tooth |
- Gently clean debris from
the injured area with warm water. - Place cold compress on the face to minimize swelling. - Go to the dentist immediately! - Apply pressure to the bleeding area, if any. |
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| Knocked-out Tooth |
- If the tooth is dirty,
rinse gently with water. DO NOT SCRUB IT! - Do not try to put the baby tooth back in the socket. Store it in cold milk or water. - Try to gently insert the permanent tooth back in the socket. Do not force the tooth. Store it in clod milk or water, If this isn't possible. - Go to the dentist immediately and don't forget to take the tooth with you. |
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| Bitten Lip or Tongue |
- Apply pressure to the
bleeding area with the gauze/clean cloth. - Use cold compress, if swelling is present. - If bleeding continues, go to the Hospital Emergency Room. |
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| Object Wedged Between Teeth |
- Use Dental Floss to
remove the object. Do not use sharp instruments - See the dentist, if you can not remove the object yourself. |
Quick Tip: A properly fitted mouthguard is an important piece of athletic gear that can protect your teeth and smile. Mouhtguards are recommended for any recreational activity that poses a risk for injury to the mouth. Consult your dentist for getting a mouthguard to avoid many possible dental emergencies.
If you have
more questions regarding Dental Emergencies please feel free to call our
office at 510-796-1656 or write us at hp_dds@yahoo.com
and we'll be glad to provide you more details.
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