Tooth cavity, decay, gum and bone disease, broken teeth are reasons for visiting the dentist. While prevention with good dental care where Norwood Family Dentist is the best way to maintain your oral health.
There are certain emergency situations with respect to teeth and oral cavity. Knowing how to handle such emergency dental situations can prevent undue after effects.
What are the most common dental emergencies?
Excruciating Tooth Pain can indicate various dental conditions, like tooth decay, food lodgement, sensitivity. Minor toothaches can be managed without any emergency treatment or medicine however severe toothache with swelling, pus discharge need immediate action. In such situations regular pain killers like aspirin or paracetamol are of no particular use, they can cause gingival burns. Cold compressions on the site of swelling until you reach the dental office will work for emergency care.
Chipped or broken teeth can occur due to biting down on a hard food or using your teeth as an opening for metal corks. Chipped or broken teeth affect your smile. In such situations rinse your mouth with water and apply a piece of cotton to the site of the bleeding followed by a cold compress to reduce swelling and pain. It is recommended to be careful while biting on hard and crunchy foods, as well as during activities that can lead to teeth breakage or chipping.
Knocked-out tooth due to trauma, injury, fall, or accidents. During such situations pick up the tooth by the crown and thoroughly rinse the root surface. Do not scrub and remove the attached fibers on the root surface. These fibers can help in reattachment. If possible you can put the tooth back in place gently. Do not push it too hard into the socket. This ideally has to be done as early as possible for successful replacement of the tooth in its original position. If you cannot are unable to reinsert the tooth, put it in milk or water. This will preserve the tooth and viable tissue until you can reach the dental office for further treatment.
The dislodged crown or veneer can be carried to the dentist to evaluate the fit and re cement it rather than opting for new crowns. Crowns and fillings are the replacement options for damaged teeth. They restore the appearance as well as function. When front teeth break, there is an emergency need for treatment.
Broken orthodontic brackets. Braces are metal wires and brackets strong among to bear chewing, eating and talking along with forces associated. These brackets can break or come out and start hurting cheeks and gums causing discomfort. This can slow down the aligning and straightening teeth and increase the duration of the treatment. This wire can be gently placed in position or the exposed end of the wire can be sealed with orthodontic wax, given by the dentist for such emergencies.
The dentist can trim the wire according to your comfort in subsequent visits.
Abscess/Infections in the mouth due to extensive decay are serious. When a tooth is left untreated the infection spreads to surrounding bone and gum. gums are painful and have pimple-like swollen spots over it. There might be pus discharge. Call Norwood Family Dentist for any emergency treatment to avoid complications. Rinse mouth with a mild water solution and apply ice to the swollen area for temporary relief.
Bleeding and pain after a tooth extraction is absolutely normal to experience some post-op pain and bleeding after extraction. If this pain persists even an hour later, it might call for emergency dental help.
Apply pressure by biting down on a thick cotton. Avoid rinsing, drinking and eating, as well as sucking, spitting and smoking.
The Basics of Preventing a Dental Emergency:
Sports personnel should definitely opt for a mouth guard and avoid risking their perfect smile. Avoid rough plays that injure face and mouth, and chip or knock out a tooth. Wear a mouthguard before any game.
Avoid biting on hard food, candy or food as it can easily chip off the tooth.
Avoid habits like nail biting, chewing on pen caps and bottle corks.
Seek help from Emergency Dentist Norwood, Norwood Family Dentist in case of any dental emergencies. We have the perfect solution for your problems.
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