DENTAL EMERGENCY

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If you face a dental emergency, the main focus is to relieve you or your child’s pain and save the tooth. It is crucial that you stay cool, calm and collected in order to properly assess the situation. Once you have identified

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DENTAL EMERGENCY RESPONSES

When a dental emergency happens, you can trust the Anthony Martin Dentistry team to deliver urgent care for you or your child’s needs. Our dental experts are trained to handle a wide variety of emergent cases such as toothaches, broken teeth, bleeding gums and more. Here are some common dental emergencies and ways you can respond to ensure a calm and effective resolution.

  • Abscessed Tooth: You must be very careful if you discover an infection. If left untreated, the infection may spread and make the situation even worse. Make an appointment to have the infection treated. Do not attempt to drain it yourself. To lessen the pain and help promote healing, rinse your mouth with hydrogen peroxide or saltwater.

  • Knocked Out Tooth: Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root! Try to place the tooth back into the socket, to keep it alive. For young children, placing the tooth in a glass of milk is a good substitute. Time is essential here, get to the dentist as soon as possible.

  • Toothache: Ease the pain by taking over-the-counter painkillers, but do not place painkillers directly under your tongue or on teeth, cheek or gums as this may cause chemical burns. Make an appointment, and in the meantime clean in between your teeth with floss, and if your mouth is swelling, use a cold compress.

  • Bleeding Gums or Tissue: Treat it right away with a warm saline solution. Press a gauze to the injured area. In order to ease some of the discomfort you may be experiencing, we recommend that you use a cold compress on the outside of your mouth near the affected area. If the bleeding continues, call our office right away.

  • Broken Tooth or Jaw: If you suspect that your jaw is broken, apply a cold compress on your jaw and call our office immediately at (757) 886-0300.

  • Lost Crown: Schedule an emergency visit, and bring the crown with you. Use dental cement or adhesive (or toothpaste, if you must) to keep the crown in place. Avoid super glue as it may cause more damage.

No matter how careful we are, a dental emergency may still happen. At Anthony Martin Dentistry, we know that the better prepared you are, the more confident you will be in taking the correct steps when an emergency does arise. With quick thinking and preparation, you can save your teeth and preserve your health for years to come.

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY

If you or your child experiences a dental emergency when our office isn’t open, first determine if the problem can be resolved at home until you are able to get an appointment during our normal business hours. However, in the case of a severe bleeding, serious jaw injury or head trauma, you should seek immediate care at your local emergency room. The American Dental Association is a great resource of information and explains what constitutes an emergency.

If you feel that you have a dental emergency, please call 757.886.0300. We will do our best to help.

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