What are Dental Emergencies?

Nothing is scarier than a medical emergency, but things can get especially scary when a dental emergency happens, as severe tooth injuries cause a particular kind of pain. It can help in these situations to know what qualifies as a dental emergency, and what to do when they occur.

Knocked out tooth: Immediately call your dentist to set up an emergency appointment. Many dentists keep empty blocks in their schedule for just this reason. To better your chances of reattachment, handle the tooth by the crown, not the roots, and gently place it back in the socket. If this is not possible, keep it in a glass of milk or similar liquid and bring it with you to our dentist in Los Angeles.

Tooth out of position: Try to move the tooth back into position, and bite down to keep it in place.

Fractured tooth: Begin by rinsing out the mouth with warm water, and apply a cold compress to the area to reduce swelling. Take an Ibuprofen for pain, and refer to you dentist for a proper assessment.

Injury to tissue: This includes lacerations, tears, or puncture wounds to the tongue, cheek, or lips. Clean the wound with warm water, and go to the emergency room.

For more information about having a dental emergency in Los Angeles, feel free to call our office.