How To Handle Common Dental Emergencies - New Orchard Dentistry

2. Toothache • Rinse your mouth out with warm water if your tooth is hurting. • Use dental floss to remove any food that's gotten lodged between teeth. • A cold compress on the outside of the mouth can help relieve pain and swelling. • Don't put aspirin or other painkillers directly on the tooth or gums. www.neworcharddentistry.com

3. Chipped Tooth • Rinse your mouth with warm water, and be sure to rinse any pieces of tooth. • Save any pieces that have broken off and bring them to the dentist. • Use gauze to help stop any bleeding of the gums, lips or cheeks. • Apply a cold compress to the painful area. www.neworcharddentistry.com

4. Knocked-Out Tooth • Hold the tooth by the crown and rinse it off if it's dirty. • Don't remove any tissue that's still attached to the tooth. • Try to place the tooth back in it's socket, making sure it's facing the right way. • If you can't reinsert it, put it in milk or saltwater on your way to dentist. www.neworcharddentistry.com

5. Stuck Object • Try using dental floss to gently remove whatever is stuck in your mouth. • If you can't dislodge it, do not use pins or other implements that could scratch your enamel. • Sharp instruments could slip and injure delicate tissue in the mouth. • See your dentist right away to have the issue addressed. www.neworcharddentistry.com

6. Lost Crown • Crowns can come loose and fall off occasionally. • If yours falls off, save the crown and bring it to the dentist with you. • If you have tooth pain, you can try to temporarily reaffix the crown. • Use toothpaste, dental cement, or denture adhesive to help hold it in place. www.neworcharddentistry.com

7. Abscess • A dental abscess is an infection, and should be treated as soon as possible. • If left untreated, the infection could spread to other parts of the body. • Look for a small, painful, pimple-like swelling on the gums. • Rinse with warm saltwater to help relieve pain and swelling, and see your dentist immediately. www.neworcharddentistry.com

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