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What to do in case of a dental emergency?

Posted by Dr. Bishay on Apr 20 2021, 12:14 PM

Dental emergencies can put you in a state of shock as they strike unexpectedly out of nowhere. In most cases, patients would go through a lot of pain and bleeding, and knowing what to do in that situation can be the difference between saving or losing a tooth. Hence, it is crucial you act swiftly in such situations and keep your dental emergency from causing permanent damage.

What are the common dental emergencies?

  • Oral injuries: Oral injuries can be the result of a bad fall, automobile accidents, sports-related injuries, biting or chewing anything too hard, etc. It can lead to painful conditions such as broken or cracked teeth, cuts or bruises to the soft tissues, chipped teeth, among other concerns. It is vital to gather oneself when such a crisis occurs and reach out for help from your dentist. Meanwhile, you may rinse your mouth with water to remove the dirt, blood, and broken tooth pieces. Also, you can use a clean piece of gauze to control the bleeding and keep a cold pack on the cheek to lessen pain and swelling.
  • Failed restorations:Oral restorations have a certain lifetime, which usually ranges between 3 to 7 years. After that, they have to be replaced with new ones, failing which can lead to a broken restoration. Imagine having your dental crown or bridge falling off while you’re having dinner with your family and friends! It can be quite upsetting and embarrassing. More importantly, it would expose the underlying tooth surface to the microbes in the mouth, potentially leading to oral infections, extreme sensitivity, and pain. In case of a failed restoration, please reach out to your dentist at the earliest and get it replaced with a new one.
  • Avulsed teeth:These situations are quite rare, and not to forget, extremely painful. An avulsed tooth would be uprooted from the jawbone completely, thereby disturbing the adjoining nerves and blood vessels. This can cause severe pain and bleeding. Acting swiftly in this situation can allow us to save your tooth even though it has been knocked off from your mouth. Please pick up the tooth holding only the crown and rinse it with clean water to remove the dirt. Place it in a glass of milk to keep the tissues from deteriorating. Rush to a dentist immediately with the tooth, and we may be able to place it back in the socket.

In case of these or any other dental emergency, please call Grace Dental, Sugar Land at (281) 340-1333, and we’ll guide you further.


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