5 Steps to a Dental Emergency

Dealing with a dental emergency? Here are five steps to save your teeth and smile during a dental emergency.

1. Remain Calm

While it is easy to panic when one sees their loved one in pain or is in pain themselves, the first and foremost important step in handling a dental emergency is to remain calm. Do this by closing your eyes and taking deep breaths. Once you feel relaxed, it is time to take action!

2. Ask Relevant Questions

Start by assessing the damage of the dental emergency. While doing so, ask yourself or the injured person the following questions:

• Do you feel any swelling?
• What happened?
• Is there any bleeding?
• Are you missing any teeth? Or are there chipped teeth?
• What is the intensity of the pain you feel, and how long does it last?

Once you know the answers to all these questions, it’s time to contact a professional- us!

3. Contact Firestone Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

When facing a dental emergency, time is of the essence. To get rid of the tooth pain and avoid extraction, take action and reach out to us right away. You can call us or book an appointment online.

4. Create a Quick Remedy

If you cannot go to the dentist right away, it is advised to try these at-home remedies as they can help alleviate the stress and pain:

• Crown Misplaced: If the crown has fallen off, apply toothpaste over that spot and place the crown back on until you visit a dentist.
• Broken Tooth: Rinse out your mouth with warm water to keep the area clean and ease the pain.
• Chipped Tooth: Rinse your mouth with salt water to help with the pain. You can place chewing gum over the jagged tooth to keep it from cutting your tongue or mouth.
• Knocked-Out Tooth: Place the broken tooth in a glass of milk.

5. Be Prepared

A dental emergency can happen at any time. Therefore it’s best to be prepared. Add the following items to your first aid kid:

• Ice packs
• Gauze
• Ibuprofen
• Washcloth
• Floss
• Toothpaste
• Small container with lid

Wrapping Up

At Firestone Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we understand that dealing with an unexpected dental emergency can be difficult and painful. Click here to schedule an appointment with an emergency Frederick Pediatric Dentist in Firestone, CO!