Dental Emergencies

Ever considered you could have a dental emergency? What is a dental emergency? Are you prepared if you have a dental emergency? Being prepared for an emergency is helpful in remaining calm in a stressful situation. Lawrenceville Family Dental Care is ready to assist you in your dental emergency.

Being prepared could be the difference between losing and saving a tooth. According to WebMD, ignoring your dental emergency could lead to permanent damage which would be a more extensive and expensive treatment later on. Below are a few tips to consider before getting to your dentist.

Severe Toothaches: Rinse your mouth with warm water and gently floss to remove any food caught between your teeth.

Chipped/Broken Teeth: Rinse your mouth with warm water. If possible, save and rinse all broken pieces. You can apply a piece of gauze to the area to stop any bleeding. To relieve pain and swelling, apply a cold compress to the outside of the mouth closest to the area.

Knocked-out Tooth: Carefully pick up the tooth by the top of the tooth and gently rinse with water. Be careful not to touch the roots of the tooth. Try placing the tooth back in its socket. If this cannot be done, gently put the tooth in a small container of milk to preserve it until you get to the dentist.

Partially Dislodged (Extruded) Tooth: Apply a cold compress to the outside of the affected area to relieve pain. You can take an over-the-counter pain reliever if needed.

Soft-tissue Injuries: These include injuries to the tongue, gums, lips, and cheeks. Rinse your mouth with a mild salt-water solution. Apply a damp piece of gauze to the area until the bleeding stops.

It is easy to avoid most dental emergencies by having regular check-ups with your dentist to make sure your teeth and mouth are strong and healthy. Lawrenceville Family Dental Care is ready to assist you with your routine check-up. If you are participating in sports, wearing a mouth guard will prevent your teeth from getting chipped, broken or knocked out. Avoid chewing ice or hard candy to prevent a cracked tooth. Never use anything sharp to get something out of your teeth.

Emergency Dentistry in Lawrenceville

Dental emergencies can happen at any time and can be very stressful. If you are in Lawrenceville or surrounding areas, Lawrenceville Family Dental Care reserves openings in their schedule each day to accommodate dental emergencies. They will do their best to get you seen as quickly as possible to alleviate your dental emergency pain and stress.

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