Emergency
Dental Treatment
Ensuring
that you look after your teeth properly and visit Sunset Dental for regular
checkups will alleviate your teeth from becoming susceptible to any decay and
things can be treated prior to becoming a real problem.
Regardless
of this there will be times when emergency dental treatment simply cannot be
avoided. Below are some examples along with practical solutions that you can follow
before visiting Sunset Dental. Being in the know when this happens can make a
major difference to the outcome.
1. Dislodged Teeth (Avulsed)
However this has occurred be it a sports injury or car accident this is
one of the most major dental predicaments. As this affects the entire tooth
including the nerves, tissues and blood supply it is vital that you act
immediately.
How to
Act
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Immediately
telephone your dentist at Sunset Dental or the closest dental service.
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Make
sure your hands are thoroughly cleaned prior to handling your tooth and make
sure that you only handle the area of the tooth that is white as root tissue
can be ruined by handling.
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Moistening
the tooth is vital as the root tissue will die if it dries out. If possible
insert the tooth back to its original position, however if this is not possible
moisten some tissue or cloth and wrap this around the tooth.
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Only
clean the tooth if it is visibly soiled as cleaning can result in more damage,
simply rinse with water from the tap.
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If
you are experiencing a lot of pain take some ibuprofen, aspirin should not be
taken. If swelling is apparent then use an ice pack to alleviate.
2. Partially Dislodged Teeth (Extruded)
When teeth become dislodged damage can occur to the nerves and root which
may still result in loss. Immediate action can prevent this loss.
How to
Act
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Call
Sunset Dental straight away.
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Try
to put the tooth back in place but do not force it.
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Pain
relief and an ice pack can be used as discussed above.
3. Broken Teeth
Whilst teeth are incredibly resilient chips and breaks can occur when
they are exposed to hard materials. Previously treated decay can also weaken
the teeth leaving them more prone to break.
How to
Act
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Contact
Sunset Dental for an immediate consultation.
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Collect
all of the broken particles and keep moist.
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Immediately
rinse your mouth with warm water.
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Apply
an ice pack if the area is swollen.
4. Soft Tissue Injury
Trauma can lead to the tissues in your mouth and surrounding area to
sustain damage. As this is such a sensitive area even the most minor injury can
leave you in excruciating pain.
How to
Act prior to seeing the dentist
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Rinse
with warm water.
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Use
some sterile gauze to apply pressure to the area to stem any bleeding.
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Use
non aspirin pain relief and ice to reduce the swelling.
5. Mysterious Jaw or Tooth Pain
There are times when mouth pain is unexplainable, it is important if it
is persistent to do something as it could be a warning of something more
serious.
How to
Act prior to seeing the dentist
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Rinsing
with warm water may give you some relief or gentle rinsing and flossing as the
pain may be due to food particles.
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Do
not ignore the pain or try to self medicate, it is vital to contact Sunset
Dental immediately.
The aim of BrightView Dental is to serve you and the qualified dentists at Sunset Dental are the home
to all your dental requirements. From checkups or emergencies remember do not
prolong the pain or suffer in silence, call us immediately.
