What to do when
/ if you have a dental emergency.
KNOCKED OUT TOOTH: It's important to retrieve the tooth, hold it by the crown and rinse off the root of the tooth if it's dirty. Do not scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. If possible, put the tooth back in it's socket. If that isn't possible, put in a container with milk or water and then get to the dentist as soon as possible.
BROKEN TOOTH: Rinse your mouth with warm water to keep area clean. Use compresses on the area to keep swelling down and get to your dentist's office quickly.
BITTEN TONGUE OR LIP: Clean the area gently with a cloth and then apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If the bleeding doesn't stop, go to a hospital emergency room immediately.
OBJECT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TEETH: Try to gently remove the object with dental floss and avoid cutting the gums. Do not use a sharp instrument. If you're not successful in removing the object, go to the dentist.
TOOTHACHE: Rinse the mouth with warm water to clean it out. Make sure food or foreign objects aren't lodged around the tooth by using dental floss. Don't ever put aspirin or any pain killer on the gums or around the aching tooth, it can cause burns and do more harm than good.
