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Emergency Care

Most common dental emergencies involve toothache or accidental damage. Too often, people suffer in silence hoping that the pain will go away. Knowing how to handle these emergencies can make the difference between saving and losing a tooth. If any of these emergencies do arise, you need to make an appointment to see a dentist immediately.

Toothache/Swelling

Is a tooth keeping you up at night? Do you have a throbbing pain? This type of toothache is usually indicative of a nerve related issue. An anti-inflammatory medication (e.g. Motrin, Ibuprofen, Advil) can help make the pain tolerable until you can see the dentist for definitive care. But do not delay seeking treatment. In the absence of it, the area can swell up and get infected.

If you have a swelling that is causing difficulty swallowing or breathing and you are not able to see your dentist immediately, proceed directly to the nearest emergency room. You may be prescribed an antibiotic to control the swelling.

Trauma

Sometimes, especially with kids, a blow to the mouth can cause a tooth to be knocked out or chipped. Such injuries can be bloody and nerve-wracking.

When a tooth is knocked out, see your dentist immediately. Timing is very critical; the tooth can be re-implanted if it is brought to the dentist within 2 hours from the time of impact. The sooner you see a dentist, the higher the probability the tooth will be saved. Carefully rinse the tooth off with water; be sure not to touch the root with your hand. The root portion is the part that is embedded in the gums. Place it in a glass of saliva or milk immediately.

If a tooth is chipped and you are experiencing pain and sensitivity, see your dentist. These symptoms indicate that the nerve may have been affected. To save the tooth, a root canal may be performed. If there is no pain or sensitivity, you should still see your dentist to make sure serious damage has not been done to the tooth. You can simply get the missing tooth structure restored with composite resin or a crown.

Most of these accidents happen when playing impact sports, such as football, soccer, basketball and hockey. Your teeth are very important and a custom-made mouth guard is recommended to protect them. These mouth guards fit securely over your teeth providing maximum protection.

Bleeding after a tooth extraction

A little oozing of blood after an extraction is normal. You need to bite heavily on the gauze given to you by your dentist. You can also place a damp tea bag over your extraction site and bite down creating pressure. Tea has a mild coagulant called tannic acid that should help stop the bleeding. If you find that your bleeding is moderate to heavy later in the day you need to call the dentist as soon as possible. Do not take aspirin as it may make you bleed more. If the bleeding is uncontrolled, go immediately to the emergency room for treatment.