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What to Do in a Dental Emergency?

Want to know how to handle the most common dental emergencies? Check this out...

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What to Do in a Dental Emergency?

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  1. What to do in a Dental Emergency?

  2. Most of us will experience dental emergencies in our lifetime.

  3. Here are some common emergency scenarios to help you navigate easy dental emergency tips.

  4. FACIAL SWELLING Noticeable swelling of the face could mean you have a dental infection. Call an emergency dental office right away as infections tend to worsen. Make sure you remain upright, even if you’re sleeping and drink plenty of fluids.

  5. TOOTH KNOCKED OUT Pick your tooth up, carefully avoiding touching the root. rinse the root with water and then gently put your tooth back into place. Or place the tooth in a glass of milk to transport it to the dentist. Do not use water

  6. BROKEN, CRACKED, OR CHIPPED TOOTH There are many things that can lead to damage such as breaks, cracks, and chips to your teeth. Youshould always contact a dental officewhen younotice such damage to your teeth.

  7. BLEEDING MOUTH Bleeding from the mouth during brushing or flossing is an indication you have gingivitis or gum disease. blood in your saliva could be a symptom of something more serious including some types of cancer. If you’re bleeding and it doesn’t stop, you should seek emergency care.

  8. GUM ABSCESS A gum abscess looks like a pimple on your gums. It can be yellow, clear, white, or red and is an indication either your tooth or your gum is infected. You should call a dentist to make an emergency appointment as soon as you notice an abscess

  9. FINAL WORDS Knowing how to recognize a dental emergency will help you take the right steps to avoid further damage or illness. If you're in such emergency situations, don't wait to see an emergency dentist.

  10. THANK YOU!

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