| Dental Emergency is an
injury or illness involving the teeth, gum or oral tissues that poses an
immediate threat to a person's health. It may occur anywhere at anytime.
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| A quick, handy references of
dental emergency evaluation in form of a postcards,
charts, toothache guides, and/or notes are very important. |
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| It is important to contact a
dentist as soon as possible to minimize damage to the teeth, gums, oral
tissues and supporting bone. Short-term action can be taken to relieve
oral pain,
which can be very severe. |
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Teeth Involvement
Toothache
- Clean the area around the
sore tooth thoroughly.
- Rinse the mouth vigorously
with warm salt water.
- If face is swollen, apply a
cold compress.
- See a dentist as soon as
possible.
Broken Tooth as a
Dental Emergency
- Rinse dirt from injured
area with warm water.
- Place cold compresses over
the face in the area of the injury.
- Locate and save any broken
tooth fragments.
- Immediate dental attention
is necessary.
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Knocked Out Permanent
Tooth
- Handle the tooth by the top
(crown), not the root portion.
- Rinse the tooth, but
DO NOT
clean or handle the tooth unnecessarily.
- Try to reinsert it in its
socket.
- Have the child hold the
tooth in place by biting on a clean gauze or cloth.
- If you cannot reinsert the
tooth, transport the tooth in a cup containing milk or water.
- See a dentist
IMMEDIATELY!
- Time is a critical factor
in saving the tooth.
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Other Tissues Involvement
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| Cut or Bitten Tongue,
Lip or Cheek |
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- Apply ice to bruised areas.
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- If there is bleeding, apply
firm but gentle pressure with a clean gauze or cloth.
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- If bleeding does not stop
after 15 minutes, take the child to a hospital emergency room.
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- If bleeding cannot be
controlled by simple pressure, take the child to a hospital
emergency room.
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Bleeding After Baby
Tooth Falls Out
- Fold and pack a clean gauze
or cloth over the bleeding area.
- Have the child bite on the
gauze with pressure for 15 minutes.
- This may be repeated once.
- If bleeding persists, see a
dentist.
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| Cold/Cancer Sores |
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- Some serious diseases may
begin as sores.
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- It is important to have a
dental evaluation if these sores persist.
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| Possible Broken Jaw |
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- Try to keep suspected
fractured jaw from moving.
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- Use a towel, tie, or
handkerchief.
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- Take the child to the
nearest hospital emergency room.
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Contact Dentist |
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| Looking forward to hearing from
you Aleksandr
V. Melekhin, DDS
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Return from Dental Emergency
to Philadelphia Dentist |
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