Emergency Dental Care
Loose Baby Tooth:
Many times a permanent tooth will erupt a little behind or in front
of its corresponding baby tooth. This is called ectopic tooth eruption.
If you notice you child has 2 rows of teeth or “double teeth”
it is not an emergency. Try to help your child wiggle out the loose
baby tooth. If you are having trouble, call Affiliated Dental Specialists
for an evaluation.
Toothache:
Clean area of affected tooth thoroughly. Rinse the mouth vigorously
with warm water or use dental floss to dislodge possible impacted food
or debris. DO NOT PLACE ASPIRIN ON THE GUM OR DIRECTLY ON THE ACHING
TOOTH. If face is swollen, apply cold compresses. Call Affiliated Dental
Specialists to be seen as soon as possible.
Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek:
Apply ice to bruised areas. If there is bleeding apply firm, but gentle
pressure with a gauze or cloth. If bleeding does not stop after 15 minutes
or it cannot be controlled by simple pressure, take child to hospital
emergency room.
Knocked Out Permanent Tooth:
First, find the tooth if possible. Be sure to handle by its crown, not
the root. Rinse the tooth, but DO NOT CLEAN OR HANDLE THE TOOTH UNNECESSARILY.
If tooth appears sound, try to reinsert it in its socket. Have the patient
hold the tooth in place by biting on gauze. Otherwise, carry the tooth
in a cup containing the patient’s saliva, milk, water, or carried
in the patient’s mouth. Time is a critical factor in saving the
tooth. Call Affiliated Dental Specialists to have your child seen IMMEDIATELY.
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