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Dental Emergencies
If you are experiencing swelling or pain in your mouth, call us to take care of any dental emergency.
What is a
dental emergency?
Severe Oral Swelling and pain
Tooth falls out or gets knocked out
Crown or bridge falls out
Fractured or broken tooth

Sever Swelling and Pain
WHAT TO DO:
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Apply ice every 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off
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Take any over the counter pain reducer or anti-inflammatory medication to help alleviate pain and swelling
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If swelling occurs due to a dental abscess, DO NOT ATTEMPT to drain or puncture it.
Tooth Fell out or got knocked out
WHAT TO DO:
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Bite down on gauze to stop bleeding and continue to do so until bleeding has stopped; change gauze every thirty minutes.
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Store tooth in a plastic bag or container
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Apply ice to reduce swelling
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Call your dental provider
Crown or bridge falls out
WHAT TO DO:
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Store your crown or bridge in a safe container, not in a napkin in case you accidentally throw it out
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If you are unable to go to the dentist, you can use over the counter temporary dental cement which can be found in most drugstores.
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Prior to application of temporary cement, be sure to brush and clean the crown or bridge.
Fractured or broken tooth
WHAT TO DO:
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Due to an injury or trauma: document the time and date
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contact a dental provider
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Take photo for documentation and reference
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Apply ice if swelling occurs
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Do not touch or apply anything to the exposed portion of the tooth
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