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Dental Emergencies

From hiking and biking to actively engaging in sports like baseball and soccer, the fun factor is high — and so is the opportunity for dental disasters.

There are many ways to protect your and your children’s teeth while enjoying the active side of life. Mouth guards and helmets are a must, but even with the best precautions in place, that unexpected spill from a bike or a missed footstep on the trail can quickly lead to a dental emergency. While you can’t predict when a dental emergency will happen, the following tips will help you navigate everything from a broken tooth to damaged orthodontics, so that you can get back to enjoying your fun in no time at all.

Knocked-Out Tooth
Rinse the tooth carefully, making sure not to wash away any remaining tissue. Attempt to place the tooth back in its socket carefully. If this is not possible, place it in a container of milk or water with a pinch of table salt. Call your Marietta emergency dentist immediately. Your tooth has the best chance of being saved if you are seen within an hour of having it knocked out.

Chipped, Cracked, or Broken Tooth
Gather and rinse all broken pieces of the tooth. Rinse your mouth with warm water and apply gauze if there is bleeding. Use a cold compress to relieve pain and swelling in the injured area and contact your emergency dentist about being seen immediately.

Partially Dislodged Tooth
When a tooth gets pushed out of its proper position, it is important to manage the pain and get into your emergency dentist immediately. Apply a cold compress to the area and take a pain reliever such as Tylenol or Advil as needed.

Lost or Broken Crown
Save your crown and set up an appointment with your emergency dentist right away. If possible, use over-the-counter dental cement to reattach the crown. If there is any pain, take an over-the-counter pain reliever such as Advil or Tylenol. Clove oil can also be used to soothe sensitive areas.

Broken Braces
 Orthodontic wax can be used to cover or temporarily reattach loose brackets and broken wires. If a broken wire is poking out and into your cheek or tongue, use the eraser end of a pencil to move it into a comfortable position, then cover it with wax, gauze, or cotton. See your orthodontist to have your braces repaired.

Preparing for Dental Emergencies

Now that you know how best to react to preserve your smile in the worst-case scenarios, here are a few items to have on hand:

  • Small, portable container for dental emergency kit
  • Saline solution
  • Tissue
  • Gauze
  • Orthodontic wax
  • Dental cement
  • Compress
  • Ibuprofen and/or Tylenol

For more information on how to handle a specific dental emergency, or for immediate help, contact us at any of our locations.

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We are committed to meeting all of your dental needs with the highest quality service. Contact the nearest Family Tree Dental location to take the first steps towards your brightest smile.