Managing a dental emergency can be complicated when you or a loved one is in pain, but a speedy and proper reaction can help save a tooth in danger.

In case a tooth is accidentally partially knocked out, you must not try and pull it out harshly if the tooth has not fully come out. The tooth must be gently inserted and held in its socket until you see a dentist. On the other hand, if the tooth does come out fully, you must rinse it well and keep it safe until you meet with your dentist. In the event that you bite your tongue, you must apply pressure directly to the bleeding area with a clean cloth, and if the lip is swollen, you can apply cold compresses to reduce the swelling. If bleeding does not stop, you must get to a dental hospital emergency room, as soon as possible.

Another emergency situation centers on braces and retainers. If a wire is causing soreness and irritation, cover the end of the wire with a small cotton ball until you can get to the dentist. If a wire gets stuck in your cheek, tongue or gum tissue, do not try to remove it on your own but go to your dentist immediately. If a part of the brace breaks off, take the appliance and the piece along with you to the dentist. If you have a nasty fall and suspect a broken jaw, secure the jaw in place by trying a cloth around the jaw and over the head. If you see swelling, apply cold compresses and go immediately to a hospital emergency room.

You must always keep your dentist’s numbers within reach so that, in case of any emergency, you can avail of them as soon as possible.

Dental emergency is something serious and should  ot be taken lightly.  As accidents can happen unexpectedly, it is best that you prepare yourself if the unexpected do happen.

Always be sure you know your dentist contact number, especially if the office is closed.

Here are some guidelines to help you during a dental emergency:

 A Knocked Out Tooth situation

• Immediately locate the tooth
• Once you locate the tooth, do not attempt to force the tooth back in the socket.
• Always hold the tooth by the crown (top part).  Never ever hold it by the root.  This will kill the tooth cells.
• Do not rub the tooth or clean it.
• If your gum is bleeding, hold a clean cloth on the injured gum.
• Contact your dentist for an emergency appointment.  For a knocked out tooth, the faster you receive treatment the higher the chances of the dentist replanting your tooth.

Preserving the tissue cells in a knocked out tooth is very important.  Special tooth-saver boxes designed to hold and protect a knocked out tooth are available.  Our Knocked-Out Tooth Emergency First Aid Kit  aid in the tooth survival for up to 24 hours.

You can go to http://www.mytoothcaretips.com to read more about the tooth saver box.  While you are there, you can download your FREE Dental Emergency Flowchart.  It’s so simple that even a 7 year old will know what to do just by following the instruction.

A knocked-out permanent tooth is a dental emergency.  Baby teeth do not need to be put back in, but quickly putting a permanent tooth back in its socket is the key to preserving the tooth.

Accidents can happen anywhere and at anytime.  One of the most common dental injuries for children under 15 is tooth avulsion, (or knocked-out tooth) due to sports injury, accident during play, car accidents or due to a fall.

Watch The Clock!

A knocked-out tooth is one that is ‘separated’ from the bone by trauma.  In the event that such an event may occur, immediate treatment is very essential.  Every minute a tooth is out of its socket means the less chance that it will survive.  Maximising the chances of saving the tooth is a priority. 

Early education is important in such situation in order to reduce traumatic experience when it happens.  Everyone should be prepared to at least know how to handle the situation when it happens.  Our information pack provides detailed and easy step-by-step instructions that even a 7 year old would know what to do.  Don’t put your family at risk; accidents can happen to anyone and at anytime.

You can read more about the Knocked-Out Tooth Emergency First Aid Kit at http://www.mytoothcaretips.com.

Knocked-Out Tooth Action FlowchartKnocked-Out Tooth Action Flowchart

Knocked-Out Tooth is a dental emergency….keep the action flowchart handy.  It is so simple that after reading the flowchart, even a 7 year old child will know what to do during a dental emergency……….