Sounding the Alarm for Dental Emergencies

Sounding the Alarm for DENTAL EMERGENCIES 4 REASONS TO SEE AN EMERGENCY DENTIST -Aud What To De While You Wait BROKEN TOOTH Save the pieces of the tooth if you can Use a cold compress on the outside of your mouth Rinse your mouth with warm water 2 KNOCKED-OUT TOOTH Hold tooth by the crown and rinse the root Try to reinsert it back into place Put it in some milk if you can't reinsert it 3 JAW INJURY Apply a cold compress to the injured area Keep your jaw as still as possible Try acetaminophen for pain but avoid aspirin or ibuprofen* LOOSE TOOTH 4 Leave the tooth alone in case it can be saved Use a cold compress on the outside of the mouth Try acetaminophen for pain 4 REASONS TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ASAP -And What To Do While You Wait PAINFUL SWELLING/ABSCESS Rinse your mouth with warm saltwater Don't try to pop the abscess Try acetaminophen for pain TOOTHACHE Rinse your mouth with warm water Floss around the tooth to see if something is lodged there Try acetaminophen for pain 3 LOST CROWN/FILLING Save the crown or filling to bring to your dentist Avoid chewing in the affected area Use clove oil or dental cement on the area for discomfort SOFT TISSUE INJURY Rinse your mouth with warm saltwater Apply moistened gauze/wet teabag to the injury for 15-20 minutes Use a cold compress on the outside of the mouth *Aspirin and ibuprofen reduce clotting and can cause excessive bleeding. Never use them during a dental emergency. PROVIDED BY: Remarkable A Smiles Modern Family Dentistry OF ISSAQUAH ISSAQUAHMODERNDENTISTRY.COM SOURCES: http://www.yourdentistryguide.com/emergency/ http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/handling-dental-emergencies http://www.everydayhealth.com/dental-health/you-and-your-dentist/dental-911.aspx http://www.colgate.com/en/us/oc/oral-health/conditions/ dental-emergencies-and-sports-safety/article/do-you-need-emergency-dental-care-0113