Tooth
Ache
Begin by cleaning around the sore tooth meticulously. Using warm
salt water, rinse the mouth to displace any food trapped between
teeth. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you use aspirin on the aching
tooth or on the gum. In the event of facial swelling, apply a
cold compress to the area. For temporary pain relief, acetaminophen
is recommended. See a dentist as soon as possible.
Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek
Ice can be applied to any bruised areas. For bleeding, apply
firm (but gentle) pressure with sterile gauze or a clean cloth.
If the bleeding does not stop with pressure or continues after
15 minutes, go to an emergency room.
Broken Braces and Wires
Remove a broken appliance only if it comes out easily. If it is
lodged or painful to remove, cover any protruding edges with wax,
cotton balls, gauze or chewing gum. DO NOT REMOVE any wire caught
in the gums, cheek or tongue; see a dentist immediately. Emergency
attention is usually not required for loose or broken appliances
that cause no discomfort.
Broken Tooth
Rinse the area with warm water. Put a cold compress over the facial
area of the injury. Recover any broken tooth fragments. Get immediate
dental attention.
Knocked Out Permanent Tooth
Recover the tooth, making sure to hold it by the crown (top) and
not the root end. Rinse, but do not clean or handle the tooth
more than necessary. Reinsert the tooth in the socket and hold
it in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth. If the tooth
cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk or water.
Because time is essential, see a dentist immediately.
Other Emergency Conditions:
Possible Broken Jaw
In the event of jaw injury, tie the mouth closed with a towel,
tie or handkerchief. Go immediately to an emergency room.
Bleeding After a Baby Tooth Falls Out
Fold a piece of gauze and place it (tightly) over the bleeding
area. Bite down on the gauze for 15 minutes; if bleeding continues,
see a dentist.
Cold or Canker Sores
Over-the-counter medications will usually provide temporary
relief. If sores persist, visit your dentist.
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