Dental Emergency Procedures
Knocked-Out Tooth
Hold the tooth by the crown, and rinse off the root of the tooth in water if its dirty. Do not scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. If possible, gently insert and hold the tooth in its socket. If that's not possible put the tooth in a cup of milk and get to the dentist as quickly as possible. Don't forget to take the tooth with you!
Broken Tooth
Rinse the mouth with warm water to keep the area clean. Put cold compresses on the face to reduce swelling. Go to the dentist immediately.
Bitten Tongue or Lip
Clean the area gently with a cloth and apply cold compresses to keep swelling down. If bleeding is excessive or doesn't stop in a short period of time, go to the dentist or a hospital emergency room.
Objects Caught Between Teeth
Gently try to remove the object with dental floss. If you're not successful, go to the dentist. Do not try to remove the object with a sharp or pointed instrument.
Toothache
Rinse the mouth with warm water to clean it out. Use dental floss to remove any food that may be trapped between the teeth. See your dentist as soon as possible.
Possible Broken Jaw
Apply cold compresses to control swelling. Go to your dentist or a hospital emergency room immediately.
