| Emergency Situation | What to Do |
|---|---|
| A Severe Toothache | Rinse with warm water and floss carefully to remove any debris lodged between two teeth. Take an over-the-counter pain relief medication, but never apply it to your gums to avoid a chemical burn. If the area is swollen, cold compresses can help. Call us for an emergency appointment. |
| A Knocked-Out Adult Tooth | Pick up the tooth carefully without touching the roots, and rinse it gently. Do not remove any tissues or scrub the tooth. If possible, gently return the tooth to its socket and bite down on gauze to hold it in place. If that’s not an option, transport the tooth in a cup of milk. The sooner you seek treatment, the better the outcomes. |
| A Loose or Dislodged Tooth | A loose or dislodged tooth requires immediate attention, so make sure to call our office for guidance. Meanwhile, place gentle pressure on the tooth and use cold compresses to ease your discomfort. |
| Facial Swelling | Swelling can result from a serious infection, which can pose a risk to your health and well-being. Use cold compresses for relief and contact our office immediately to get the needed care. |
| A Broken or Cracked Tooth | Rinse any dirt from the injured area with lukewarm water. If there’s any swelling, cold compresses can help. Save any pieces of the tooth, if any, and see us as soon as possible. |
| Soft Tissue Injury | If your lips, gums, tongue, or cheeks suffer an injury, rinse with warm water and apply pressure to stop bleeding. If you cannot control the bleeding, head to the nearest hospital emergency room. |
| Emergency Situation | What to Do |
|---|---|
| A Severe Toothache | Rinse with warm water and floss carefully to remove any debris lodged between two teeth. Take an over-the-counter pain relief medication, but never apply it to your gums to avoid a chemical burn. If the area is swollen, cold compresses can help. Call us for an emergency appointment. |
| A Knocked-Out Adult Tooth | Pick up the tooth carefully without touching the roots, and rinse it gently. Do not remove any tissues or scrub the tooth. If possible, gently return the tooth to its socket and bite down on gauze to hold it in place. If that’s not an option, transport the tooth in a cup of milk. The sooner you seek treatment, the better the outcomes. |
| A Loose or Dislodged Tooth | A loose or dislodged tooth requires immediate attention, so make sure to call our office for guidance. Meanwhile, place gentle pressure on the tooth and use cold compresses to ease your discomfort. |
| Facial Swelling | Swelling can result from a serious infection, which can pose a risk to your health and well-being. Use cold compresses for relief and contact our office immediately to get the needed care. |
| A Broken or Cracked Tooth | Rinse any dirt from the injured area with lukewarm water. If there’s any swelling, cold compresses can help. Save any pieces of the tooth, if any, and see us as soon as possible. |
| Soft Tissue Injury | If your lips, gums, tongue, or cheeks suffer an injury, rinse with warm water and apply pressure to stop bleeding. If you cannot control the bleeding, head to the nearest hospital emergency room. |