Emergencies can occur at any time, and dental emergencies are not an exemption. They can occur in many forms, and some require more urgent attention than others. Your actions after a dental emergency will, in a great way, determine the outcome. Remember, you only have one set of natural teeth, and it is important to safeguard them at all costs. Read on to find out more on what to do when a dental emergency happens.
• Breathe Deeply
Before you go ahead and take any action, it is important to first take control of the situation. In most cases, you might panic and do the wrong things that might cost you a tooth or teeth. Take a deep breath and calm yourself. After you’ve calmed down, you can now evaluate the situation and know which steps to take.
• Knocked-Out Tooth
After you have assessed the entire situation and you realize that your tooth has been knocked out, go ahead and do the following. Pick up the knocked-out tooth by the crown in a gentle way. Remember not to touch the root since it is sensitive, and you may end up damaging it forever.
Find a glass of milk and put the tooth to keep it moist. If you are in a place where you cannot access milk, you can store the tooth in your saliva. Remember not to use water as storage since it might chemically react with it and damage the roots.
This is temporary storage, and the best chance of survival depends on getting to the dentist as soon as possible. Try and make it under 30 minutes.
• Chipped, Cracked, or Broken Teeth
In case you have a chipped, broken, or cracked tooth, first, evaluate if you are under any pain. If you are not in pain, it means the nerves of your tooth are untouched, and this gives you a little more time to get to the dentist. If you are in pain, you should try and get to the dentist as soon as possible. Collect any broken pieces of your tooth and get to the dentist. Your dentist will recommend the best restoration procedure. Some of the available options are a dental crown, filling, or even extraction.
• Bleeding in the Mouth
In most cases, bleeding in the mouth is a result of acute gum disease. This condition can be controlled through professional dental cleaning. However, if you do have gum disease and experience bleeding, this is not natural, and you should see your dentist immediately.
If you had undergone a tooth extraction or any other dental surgical procedure and the bleeding doesn’t stop, seek medical attention from your dentist immediately.
Conclusion
Once you have figured out the dental emergency and you are in control of the situation for a dental appointment. Our dentist at Carrum Downs Dental Clinic is always ready to receive you in case of an emergency. Try and explain to us as thoroughly as possible what happened. Our dentist will recommend a good solution for you.