DENTAL EMERGENCIES
Any dental emergency like an injury to the teeth or gums can be potentially serious and should not be ignored. Ignoring a dental problem can increase the risk of permanent damage as well as the need for more extensive and expensive treatment later on.
Schedule for an emergency dentist visit with Merchants Walk Dental if you experience any of the following: Toothache, Chipped or broken teeth, Abscess, Lost filling, Lost crown, Wisdom tooth pain
Here are some tips for common dental emergencies from the ADA:
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For a knocked-out permanent or adult tooth, keep it moist at all times. If you can, try placing the tooth back in the socket without touching the root. If that’s not possible, place it in between your cheek and gums, in milk, or use a tooth preservation product that has the ADA Seal of Acceptance. Then, get to your dentist’s office right away.
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For a cracked tooth, immediately rinse the mouth with warm water to clean the area. Put cold compresses on the face to keep any swelling down.
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If you bite your tongue or lip, clean the area gently with water and apply a cold compress.
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For toothaches, rinse the mouth with warm water to clean it out. Gently use dental floss to remove any food caught between the teeth. Do not put aspirin on the aching tooth or gum tissues.
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For objects stuck in the mouth, try to gently remove with floss but do not try to remove it with sharp or pointed instruments.
At merchants walk dental, we reserve time for emergency cases and accept Walk In appointments!
