Dental Emergencies

Accidents happen. The sudden nature of accidents make it so that we will never when and where they will happen. That doesn't mean we can't be prepared. Here are some steps on what to do in case some of the situations below happen.

Tooth (or teeth) gets knocked-out. The first thing to do is to immediately recover the knocked-out tooth. Make sure to hold it by the crown and not the root (the part that goes inside the gums) and rinse it with water. Prevent removal of any of the tissue fragments attached to the tooth since you're going to try and put the tooth back in place if that's still possible. If you do consider putting it back, make sure you put it back like how it was before it got knocked off. DON'T force it in, it could make the situation worse. Put the tooth inside a glass of water with a pinch of table salt if it can be put back. Milk would be even better if you have some then visit the dentist immediately. The less time it takes for you to get to an emergency dentist, like an emergency dentist in Dayton, the better the chances to save the tooth.

Broken teeth. Rinse you mouth with warm water and make sure to save every piece of teeth that you find. Appy cold compress on the outside of the mouth to prevent swelling. If any part of the mouth is bleeding, use a gauze to stop it and see your dentist right away.

Displaced Teeth. Apply a cold compress to the outside of the mouth around the affected area and go see a dentist immediately. If the pain is too great and unbearable, you may want to take some painkillers before going.

Gum Injuries. First, rinse your mouth with a glass of water mixed with a pinch of salt. Afterwards, apply pressure on the target area with a moist piece of cloth or gauze for 15 minutes and go to a dentist. If you happen to live in Ohio, immediately see an emergency dentist in Dayton, Ohio if the bleeding does not stop and continue applying pressure until you arrive.