WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
In Case of a dental injury:
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Keep calm and always be reassuring to an injured child.
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Stop or control any bleeding by applying pressure.
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If the injured person is a child and a parent or guardian is not present, notify them immediately.
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See a dental professional to check the tooth or injured area.
Toothache
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Rinse out mouth with warm water
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Use dental floss to remove any food trapped between teeth
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For swelling, place cold compresses on the outside of the cheek.
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Do not use heat or place aspirin on an aching tooth or gum tissue
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See a dental professional as soon as possible
Object Wedged Between Teeth
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Try to remove object with dental floss. Guide the floss carefully to avoid cutting gums
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If you can’t remove the object, see a dental professional as soon as possible
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Do not try to remove the object with a sharp or pointed instrument
Knocked-Out Tooth
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Bring the person and the tooth to a dental professional immediately
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Place the tooth in a container of milk, salt water or the person’s own saliva. If these are not available, then use plain water
If you are unable to get to a dental professional immediately: -
Gently rinse the tooth in warm water. Do not touch the root
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For a Permanent Tooth: Carefully insert the tooth back into place
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For a Baby Tooth: Do not try to pack a baby tooth back in the socket.
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Place it in cold milk or water and bring it with you to the dentist
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See a dental professional as soon as possible
Broken Tooth
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Gently clean dirt or debris from the injured area with warm water
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Place cold compresses on the face, in the area of the injured tooth, to reduce swelling
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Apply direct pressure to any bleeding areas with a clean cloth
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Go to a dental professional immediately
Bitten Lip or Tongue
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Apply direct pressure to the bleeding area with a clean cloth
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If there is swelling, apply cold compresses
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If bleeding continues and can’t be stopped, go to the hospital emergency room.