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Dental Emergencies


 

When To See ViVE Dental In An Emergency?

If you have any of the following problems, you should visit us immediately for emergency treatment:

  • Severe, unbearable pain.
  • Continuous bleeding from the mouth.
  • Fractured or broken tooth.
  • A tooth has come out.
  • Your lower jaw has become stuck

We will make sure that we provide emergency treatment to you on priority basis.


General Soreness: From time to time, you may feel general soreness in your mouth and gums. Stick to a soft diet until your teeth do not hurt to chew. Irritated gums and other sore spots can be relieved by rinsing your mouth with a warm salt-water mouthwash. Dissolve one teaspoonful of salt in eight ounces of warm water, and rinse your mouth vigorously. If the tenderness is severe, take Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or whatever you normally take for headache or similar pain. Aspirin, Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) and Naproxen Sodium (Naprosyn, Anaprox) actually slow the tooth movement, so it is not advisable to use them frequently while wearing braces.

Apply ice to injured areas to help control swelling. If there is bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure with a gauze or cloth. If bleeding cannot be controlled by simple pressure, call a doctor or visit the hospital emergency room.

Knocked Out Permanent Tooth: If possible, find the tooth. Handle it by the crown, not by the root. You may rinse the tooth with water only. DO NOT clean with soap, scrub or handle the tooth unnecessarily. Inspect the tooth for fractures. If it is sound, try to reinsert it in the socket. Have the patient hold the tooth in place by biting on a gauze or clean cloth. If you cannot reinsert the tooth, transport the tooth in a cup containing the patient’s saliva or milk, NOT water. If the patient is old enough, the tooth may also be carried in the patient’s mouth (beside the cheek). The patient must see a dentist IMMEDIATELY! Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth.

Chipped/Fractured Tooth: Time is a critical factor, contact your dentist immediately so as to reduce the chance for infection or the need for extensive dental treatment in the future. Rinse the mouth with water and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. If you can find the broken tooth piece, bring it with you to the dentist.

You can read more about how to prevent dental emergencies during recreational activities and sports with mouth guards or simply give us a call today to get seen quickly.

 

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Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: 909-674-0051
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