Treating Dental Emergencies
If a dental accident occurs, the first thing to remember is to remain cool, calm and collected. Review and memorize these following steps now, and then you'll know what to do in case of an emergency. Remember that the advice of a dental professional should be gotten at any time when there is an injury to your teeth or mouth.
Dental Emergencies
Unlike a chipped or cracked tooth, some dental hygiene injuries are not obvious. Damage to the mouth can cause trouble that may not be seen, but could result for you in the loss of one or more teeth. So check with your dentist as soon as possible if an injury occurs to the teeth or mouth.
If a tooth is knocked out during an accident:
* Do not scrub or clean the tooth.
* Place the tooth in a small container of milk, saline solution if available, or a special tooth-preserving solution available at your pharmacy.
* See your dentist as soon as possible, preferably within 30 minutes. Don't forget to take the tooth with you.
With prompt attention, a permanent tooth may be re-implanted into the tooth socket and remain normal and healthy.
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