What to Do During Dental Emergency Situations

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What to Do During Dental Emergency Situations
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Dental Emergencies can Occur Anytime

• Its crucial to know what to when it happens,
  especially if young kids are involved. There may
  be instances when the situation arises when
  youre located away from medical facilities.
  Knowing how to respond will help prevent the
  dental issue from further developing.

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• Here are tips on how to handle dental emergency
  situations.

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Dont Panic

• This may sound a no-brainer but seeing someone
  get hurt may heighten everyones emotions and
  cause panic attacks. You need to remain calm so
  you can think through the situation and prevent
  making mistakes that could otherwise worsen the
  situation.
• If you are unsure about the actions you should
  take, you can call your dentist for immediate
  assistance. However, if the dental office is not
  yet available, you may also seek assistance from
  health care professionals located near you.

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For Broken Tooth, Keep the Fragment and Clean
the Area

• Make sure to keep the broken tooth fragment safe.
  Store in a saltwater solution or a glass of milk.
  Next is to look into the area and clean it.
  Remove any food debris and rinse your mouth with
  salt water or warm water.
• If case you notice bleeding, try to stop it by
  applying a moistened gauze in the area for at
  least 10 minutes or until you see the bleeding
  stop. Make sure to see your dentist as soon as
  possible, especially if the bleeding wont stop.

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For Broken Dental Work, Refrain from Attaching
the Fragment Yourself

• If you notice broken braces, you may try to
  remove the broken part unless doing so triggers
  pain. In case it causes pain, what you can do is
  cover the sharp edges with cotton. Make sure to
  get in touch with your dentist right away. In
  case your crown or filling has dislodged, you
  will have to go to your dentist to reattach them.
  
• Do not use any adhesives in stores when
  attempting to reattach broken restorative dental
  devices. Should you lose the broken fragment, you
  can use sugarless gums to cover the area until
  you get to the dental office.

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For Toothache, Avoid Painkillers and instead
Contact Your Dentist

• The best treatment for toothache depends on its
  cause. You will need your dentist to look into
  your mouth so please dont delay getting oral
  checkups. If you notice your gums swell, this can
  be a sign of infection.
• Do not immediately use painkillers as this may
  not work and may only worsen the pain. Other
  causes of toothache are heightened tooth
  sensitivity or wisdom tooth that cannot erupt
  fully. Either way, you need the help of oral
  health care professionals to deal with the
  situation.

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• Keep contact numbers of your dentist close by so
  you can easily reach them during dental
  emergencies. Get to the dental office as soon as
  you can so proper attention can be provided to
  you and the affected tooth area.
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