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Dental Emergencies

Toothache:

  • Take appropriate painkiller.
  • See dentist as soon as possible

Object Wedged Between Teeth:

  • Try to remove object with dental floss. Guide the floss carefully to prevent cutting gums.
  • If you can't remove the object, see a dentist.
  • Do not try to remove the object with a sharp or pointed instrument

Knocked-Out Teeth:

  • Bring the child and tooth to a dentist immediately.
  • Place the tooth in a container of milk, if available.
  • Do not attempt to disturb, touch or clean the knocked out tooth or the childs mouth.
  • Get to the dentist immediately.

Broken Tooth:

  • Gently clean dirt or debris from injured area with warm water
  • Apply direct pressure to the bleeding area with a clean cloth
  • Go to the dentist immediately

Bitten Lip or Tongue:

  • Apply direct pressure to the bleeding area with a clean cloth.
  • If bleeding continues, go to a hospital emergency room.

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