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Different Dental Emergencies call for different
actions. Be sure to keep this handy with other
first aid information and supplies.
|
Emergency |
How to Act |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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.
ADA dental emergency page
CDA dental emergency page |
