Dental emergencies could happen at any time. Being prepared for a dental emergency is important when you or a loved one is in pain. A prompt response can save a tooth and reduce suffering. A dental emergency could happen as a toothache, broken or cracked tooth, a knocked out tooth, or soft tissue laceration.
Severe toothache is a sign that you need to see a dentist as soon as possible. Try to obtain relief by rinsing the mouth with water and trying to clean out debris from any obvious cavities. Take pain medicines that you know you are safe with. Pain medicines must be swallowed as directed.
Toothache is a problem that needs treatment even if the pain goes away. The condition can worsen if left untreated. See your dentist especially if the toothache persists longer than a day. See your dentist immediately or go to the emergency room if you experience fever, difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling around the tooth, or pain when you bite.
If a tooth is knocked out, hold the tooth by the crown and rinse the root in water to clean any dirt. Do NOT scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. Place the tooth back in its socket or store it in a cup of milk. Go to a dentist within 30 minutes if you can. Time is critical for successful treatment.
A cracked tooth can occur from biting on hard objects or around a big restoration or a cavity inside the tooth. A cracked tooth often causes sharp pain on biting. Clean debris from the tooth with warm water. Take pain medicines and go to the dentist promptly.
A loose or broken wire from your orthodontic braces can cause pain and irritation of lips and cheeks. Cover the wire end with a small cotton ball, wax or a piece of gauze until you can get to the dentist. Seek prompt care if a wire is stuck in the lip, cheek, or tongue. If you bite your tongue or lip, clean the area and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If bleeding is heavy or doesn't stop after a short time, go to your dentist or the emergency room immediately.
Preventing dental accidents and injuries is easy. Wear a mouthguard if you participate in sports or recreational activities. Do not chew ice, popcorn kernels or hard candy or any hard object. Do not use your teeth to cut anything. Finally, visit your dentist regularly and practice good oral hygiene to prevent cavities and toothache.
Severe toothache is a sign that you need to see a dentist as soon as possible. Try to obtain relief by rinsing the mouth with water and trying to clean out debris from any obvious cavities. Take pain medicines that you know you are safe with. Pain medicines must be swallowed as directed.
Toothache is a problem that needs treatment even if the pain goes away. The condition can worsen if left untreated. See your dentist especially if the toothache persists longer than a day. See your dentist immediately or go to the emergency room if you experience fever, difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling around the tooth, or pain when you bite.
If a tooth is knocked out, hold the tooth by the crown and rinse the root in water to clean any dirt. Do NOT scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. Place the tooth back in its socket or store it in a cup of milk. Go to a dentist within 30 minutes if you can. Time is critical for successful treatment.
A cracked tooth can occur from biting on hard objects or around a big restoration or a cavity inside the tooth. A cracked tooth often causes sharp pain on biting. Clean debris from the tooth with warm water. Take pain medicines and go to the dentist promptly.
A loose or broken wire from your orthodontic braces can cause pain and irritation of lips and cheeks. Cover the wire end with a small cotton ball, wax or a piece of gauze until you can get to the dentist. Seek prompt care if a wire is stuck in the lip, cheek, or tongue. If you bite your tongue or lip, clean the area and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If bleeding is heavy or doesn't stop after a short time, go to your dentist or the emergency room immediately.
Preventing dental accidents and injuries is easy. Wear a mouthguard if you participate in sports or recreational activities. Do not chew ice, popcorn kernels or hard candy or any hard object. Do not use your teeth to cut anything. Finally, visit your dentist regularly and practice good oral hygiene to prevent cavities and toothache.
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