What To Do in Dental Emergencies
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Dental emergencies can be scary, but if they are mismanaged, they can also lead to serious or permanent damage. Our dentist in Phoenix offers treatments that can protect your smile and save your dental health. If you have a dental emergency, here is what you need to know.
1. Clean
If a tooth is painful, use floss to remove any lodged debris. For toothaches, broken teeth and soft tissue injuries, rinse with a warm salt water solution. If your tooth was knocked out, rinse the tooth with water while holding it only by the crown.
2. Protect
Use gauze to control any bleeding, replace lost restorations using OTC kits, or place the avulsed tooth in a glass of milk, between your cheek and gums or in a tooth-saving kit.
3. Call
Regardless of the type of dental emergency, prompt dental care is vital to a positive outcome. Contact our office so that we can get you an appointment right away. Fast treatment may even help save your tooth.
Avoid touching the root of your tooth since this can cause irreparable damage. If you are in pain, over-the-counter pain medication or NSAIDs can be a good option. Clove oil, which can be found in drug stores, can be applied topically to reduce throbbing or sensitivity in damaged or infected teeth. Give us a call today to learn more or to schedule your appointment for a dental emergency in Phoenix.