Emergency
situations never come knocking at the door. Such is the case with dental
emergencies as well. Dental emergencies like an injury to the gums or teeth can
be really disturbing and painful if not taken care of well. Ignoring it can
possibly lead to permanent damage as well. But all of this can be avoided if
certain steps are followed during an emergency dental situation before finally
visiting the dentist.
1. PAIN AND
SENSITIVITY: These are the two most common types of dental emergencies that
arise primarily due to abscission or loss of tooth filling thus making the
nerves sensitive. First thing first, rinse your mouth with lukewarm salty water
so as to keep the swelling away. Visit your dentist at the earliest to avoid
any further hassles.
2. CHIPPED
OR BROKEN TOOTH: Tooth can break while eating hard substances or during an
accident. If such a situation arises, always save the pieces of your broken
tooth and wash it with warm water. Rinse your mouth with warm salty water to
stop bleeding, if there is any. Additionally, using a cold compress helps a lot
to relieve pain. See your dentist as soon as possible.
3. KNOCKED
OUT TOOTH: Unfortunate situations such as a fall, extreme force or accident can
lead to a knocked-out tooth. In such a situation, you should always try to keep
your tooth in your mouth. One thing to take note of is that you should always
hold the tooth from the crown and not from the roots and rinse it off with
water if it is dirty. If possible, try to insert the tooth at the right
position in the right manner but never force it. If the tooth couldn’t be
inserted, put it in a bowl of milk and take it to the dentist at the earliest.
There are high chances of saving the knocked-out teeth if they are returned to
the socket within 1 hour of being knocked out.
4. PARTIALLY
DISLODGED TEETH: The best thing that you can do in such a situation before
reaching out to the dentist is applying a cold compress on the cheek close to
the affected area. This situation can be painful which is why getting in touch
with the dentist as early as possible is important.
5. ABSCESS:
This is basically a form of infection around the root of the tooth or the
spaces between gum and tooth. An abscess is a serious dental situation that needs
to be properly treated well in time so as to avoid its spread in the other
parts of the body in the absence of treatment. If you discover an abscess like
situation or any other painful pimple bulging out in the mouth, consult your
dentist right away!
Dental
emergencies come without prior notice but can be kept at bay by following
certain first aids and a timely visit to the emergency dentist. After all, oral health is
just as important as the overall health of the body!
