How to proceed in case of dental emergency


Tooth pain: When some of your dental pieces rouse sharp pain, refresh the mouth vigorously with hot water to take away food remains. Use silk dental to eliminate any residue that could stay between tooth, before going to the dentist. If there is inflammation apply cold compresses in the cheek, never use aspirin over pain teeth or in the gum. If the problem persist, go to the dentist as soon as possible.

Orthodontics problems: If the teeth are causing irritation, cover the end of the wire with a little of cotton, bees wax o gauze until you visit the orthodontist. If the wire has penetrated the cheek, tongue or gum, don't try to take it away, go immediately to the dentist. If an orthodontics appliance slackens or gets broken, take both, the appliance and the piece, and go to the dentist.

Teeth loosen by hit: If the teeth are dirty, rinse softly with water, do not shake. With keenness collocate your teeth in the original position. If this is not possible, sink it into a glass with water or milk cold and go immediately to the dentist (less than 30 minutes if it is possible) carry on the piece.

Broken teeth: Clean softly food remains of damaged zone with warm water and collocate cold compresses over the cheek in the area affected to reduce inflammation. Go to the dentist immediately.

Tongue or lip bite: Apply direct pressure over bleeding area with clean gauze. If there is inflammation apply cold compresses. If bleeding continue, go to emergency room.

Objects between tooth: Try to remove the object with silk dental. Guide the strand to avoid cut the gum. If you cant remove it, go to the dentist. Don't try to remove it sharp instruments.

Possible jaw fracture: Unmoving jaw with a tissue, tie or towel. If there is inflammation, apply cold compresses. Call your dentist or go immediately to emergency room.