Emergency Dental Care

• Severe toothache:

Some common causes of toothache are dental caries, tooth decay, and injury. If you are experiencing severe tooth pain, you will need immediate dental care. Floss the area to remove any lodged food, and use a cold compress if you have swelling. You can take an over-the-counter pain reliever before visiting the dentist.

• Cracked or partially dislodged tooth:

If you have a cracked tooth, save the broken piece carefully. If you are bleeding, apply gauze to the area to stop the bleeding. Apply a cold compress to relieve pain. Rush to an emergency dental clinic as soon as you can.

• Knocked-out tooth:

Your dentist can save a knocked-out tooth if you visit the dental office within an hour of the incident. Put the knocked-out tooth in a glass of milk or water with a pinch of table salt. See your dentist immediately so the tooth can be reinserted into the socket.

• Dental abscess:

An abscess is an infection that occurs in your gums. If left untreated, the disease can spread to other parts of your face and the rest of your body. You should not neglect an abscess and go to the dentist immediately. In the meantime, rinse your mouth with salt water to draw the pus towards the surface.

• Lost or broken dental restoration:

If you have a broken or dislodged crown or bridge, try using over-the-counter dental cement to hold it in place, then go to your dentist. Your dentist will help put it back in place.

• Soft tissue injury:

Bleeding can occur from an injury to your gums, cheeks, and lips. To stop the bleeding, hold a piece of moistened gauze in place. For immediate treatment, visit your dentist or a hospital’s emergency room.