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How To Deal With Dental Emergencies

A cracked or broken tooth is a very serious injury that should be attended immediately. There are several things you can do to deal with problems before you visit dental clinics. Here is a summary of some tips for handling urgent dental situations: www.lighttouchdentalcare.com

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How To Deal With Dental Emergencies

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  1. How To Deal With Dental Emergencies

  2. A dental emergency such as an injury to the gums or damage to the teeth can be very serious. 

  3. THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS YOU CAN DO TO DEAL WITH PROBLEMS BEFORE YOU VISIT DENTAL CLINICS....

  4. Here is a summary of some tips for handling urgent dental situations.....

  5. CRACKED OR BROKEN TOOTH A cracked or broken tooth is a very serious injury that should be attended immediately. Rinse your mouth with warm water, begin careful not to scrub or irritate the injured area. Apply a cold compress to your face where the pain to reduce any swelling. If the tooth was knocked out and you have fragments, bring them with you to the soonest dentist appointment you can manage.

  6. JAW INJURY If you believe the jaw is broken or seriously injured, a cold compress should be applied immediately to reduce swelling. If the injury is extremely painful, you should go to the emergency room to receive medical treatment. Even if you do receive treatment at the hospital, you still need to make an appointment with your dentist. Jaw injuries can shift your teeth causing potential dental issues later on.

  7. BROKEN DENTURES If you break your dentures, this is a problem only your dentist or orthodontist can fix. If it is an emergency and you need to have your dentures in, they can be removed, cleaned and temporarily mended with super glue. Just be sure to allow them to dry before you put them back in, and get to your dentist as soon as possible.

  8. LIP OR TONGUE INJURY If you bite or puncture your lip or tongue, it is usually easily treatable at home but should still be attended immediately. Clean the area with a clean cloth and apply a cold compress. If the bleeding persists, try rinsing the area with warm water and salt between applying pressure. If the bleeding continues for more than 20 minutes, stitches may be necessary and you should services of an emergency dentist

  9. LOST FILINGS OR CROWNS Losing a filling is not always immediately painful, nevertheless the exposure can cause serious damage if the issue is not addressed soon. If you lose a filling, use an over the counter dental cement to protect the area until you can make it to the dentist. If you lose a crown, bring the crown with you to the dentist if you still have it.

  10. DAMAGED BRACES If your braces wires break, this can be both dangerous and painful. If any part of your braces break, as a temporary fix try to move the wire back in using the tip of something soft and firm, like a pencil eraser. If you cannot move the wire, cover it with something to protect your inner lip, like dental wax or gauze. You will need to make an immediate appointment to see the dentist.

  11. TOOTHACHE A toothache may not seem like a dental emergency, and it isn't always, but a persistent toothache should be taken seriously. If you have a tooth that has been hurting for a long time, there is probably something the matter and you should have a dentist look at it.

  12. Finally, all this trouble can be avoided to a great extent, if you take care of your oral health. Therefore, it makes complete sense to visit a dentist regularly and keep a check on your oral health

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