Dental Emergency
Toothache
- Clean your mouth out by rinsing with warm water
- Clean out any food by gently flossing
- DO NOT put aspirin or any other pain medication against the gums or near the aching tooth as it may burn the tissue
- Contact your dentist if the pain persists
Chipped, Broken, Fractured Tooth
- Save any of the pieces
- Clean your mouth out by rinsing with warm water
- If needed, use a cold compress to keep swelling down
- Contact your dentist to schedule an appointment
Tooth Knocked Out
- Save the tooth
- Wash off the root but DO NOT scrub it or remove any tissue
- Place tooth in its socket and hold in place, if this is not possible, place tooth in a cup of milk
- Contact your dentist – IMMEDIATELY (remember to bring the tooth)
Food or other object caught between teeth
- Attempt to dislodge object using dental floss
- DO NOT use anything sharp as it can lead to further injury
- If it remains stuck, Contact your dental office.