Toothache
Begin by cleaning around the sore tooth meticulously. Using warm salt water, rinse the mouth to displace any food trapped between teeth. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you use aspirin directly on the aching tooth or gum. In the event of facial swelling, apply a cold compress to the area and contact our office immediately. For temporary pain relief, ibuprofen is recommended.
Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek
Ice can be applied to any bruised areas. For bleeding, apply firm (but gentle) pressure with sterile gauze or a clean cloth. If the bleeding does not stop with pressure or continues after 15 minutes, go to an emergency room. Sometimes a wrung out teabag can be used as a compress, the caffeine in the tea helps control the bleeding.
Broken Tooth
Rinse the area with warm water, typically cold temperatures will annoy a fractured tooth. Recover any broken tooth fragments. Get immediate dental attention.
Knocked Out Permanent Tooth
Recover the tooth and make sure to hold it by the crown only, not the root end. Rinse with saline or milk, but do not clean or handle the tooth more than necessary. Reinsert the tooth into the socket and hold it in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth until you get to the dental office. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk or water. Because time is critical, see a dentist immediately.
Cold or Canker Sores
Over-the-counter medications will usually provide temporary relief. If sores persist, warm salt water rinses can be helpful.
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