Dental Emergency know what to Do?
Knocked out or broken teeth Dr Antoine Nohra If permanent teeth are
knocked
out,
there is an excellent chance that they will survive if they are immediately placed back in the tooth socket health
and dental advice
sought
is
straight
away. Every minute the tooth is out of the socket, the less chance
it
surviving.
has
of
If the knocked out tooth is dirty, gently rinse it with milk without touching the root and follow the steps below. Do not scrub.
5.If
the
person
is
conscious, hold the cleaned tooth by the
1. Stay calm and act quickly. 2. Locate the tooth and hold it by the crown (smooth white part).
crown and replace it
3. If the root has dirt on it, gently rinse the tooth in milk or saline solution such as contact lens solution for a few seconds only do not use water or scrub.
person to gently bite
4.If the person is conscious, hold the cleaned tooth by the crown and replace it
into its socket using light pressure. 6.Hold the tooth in place by getting the on a handkerchief. 7.Seek
immediate
advice or treatment from an oral health professional Emergency care).
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If you can't replace the tooth: • Do not let it become dry and do not use tap water. • Place the tooth in milk or saliva (preferably the patient's). • Seal it in plastic wrap. • Seek immediate advice or treatment from an oral health professional. (For dental emergency call: 0898415653 or go to our Emergency dental c linic ).
Knocked out baby tooth what should you do? Do not try to put a baby tooth back in its socket because: • It may fuse to the socket, which leads to difficulties when it is time for the tooth to be shed. • It may damage the permanent tooth underneath the socket. Contact an oral health professional. To find a community dental clinic near you, go to Albany Dentist WA or call 0898415653
Broken or fractured tooth What should you do? Cracked or fractured teeth may or may not be painful. It is recommended that you see an oral health professional, as early recognition can improve the survival of the damaged tooth. 1. If the tooth fragment is broken and is intact, store it in milk or saliva (preferably the patient's). 2. Seal it in plastic wrap. 3. See an oral health professional as soon as possible.
What Amity Dental Centre Will Do:
You may be wondering what to expect when you arrive at the dentist. We can assure you that the professionals here at Albany dentist WA will pick up right where you left off. Hopefully, within the hour of your tooth loss, you will have replanted your tooth successfully. If you made it to us relatively quickly, we will replant the tooth for you. This is advised to be done within an hour of tooth loss. One of our dentists Albany WA will then examine you thoroughly and decide what is best to do for your specific situation. We may either perform a root canal treatment right away or splint the avulsed tooth to the teeth on either side. This will hold the tooth in place for several days. You will then revisit to complete the tooth-saving process and get you smiling again in no time. Call 08 98415653 with your questions and concerns. We are here to save the day and save your smile! Article edited by Dr Antoine Nohra, 06/01/2023 Original source: https://www.dhsv.org.au/ Share the knowledge: https://www.albanydentist.com.au