While dental extremities are less common than other types, this does not mean they should be ignored.
People are frequently unaware of when a dental emergency will develop or what they need to do initially to deal with it effectively.
Consider the following three often asked emergency questions and their responses.
How to fix a tooth that has fallen out due to an accident?
For knocked-out teeth, you’ll need to act snappily. First and foremost, avoid touching the tooth by the root, as you could potentially damage the fibers that aid in its reattachment.
Second, gently wash away any visible debris around the area. If you can, place the tooth back into your socket but don’t force it into place if it doesn’t fit. Else, store the tooth in a sealed vessel and fully submerge it in milk, or in saline.
Knocked-out teeth need to be treated by a dentist immediately. Call the attention of a dental professional right away, If possible, they will try to reinsert the tooth or bond any broken fractions back into place.
If there’s damage involved, you may have to undergo endodontic treatment to save the tooth. Nonetheless, your dentist will probably need to perform root canal therapy at some point if your tooth is knocked out of your mouth.
Root canal therapy will remove injured blood vessels and tooth roots that can not be fixed. However, your dentist may use another method to fix your teeth if your tooth has broken before the root.
For more severe breaks like an exposed root, your dentist may recommend a dental crown. The dentist can apply the dental crown with or without a root canal, depending on your requirements.
Tooth extraction may be necessary If your dentist isn’t able to save your tooth after an accident.
During a tooth extraction, your dentist will remove any parts of your tooth that are still present beneath your gum line. Adhere to all your dentist’s instructions following a tooth extraction to ensure proper care.
How to deal with a dental emergency when you can not get a hold of a dentist?
Any dental emergency such as an injury to the teeth or to the gums is extremely serious and shouldn’t be ignored. Ignoring a dental problem can increase the threat of permanent damage as well as the need for more extensive and costly treatment later on.
Here is a quick summary of what to do for some common dental problems:
Toothache
Wash your mouth with warm water, and use dental floss to get rid of any stuck food particles.
If your mouth is swollen, apply a cold compress to the outside of your mouth and to your cheeks.
Always avoid using aspirin or any other kind of painkillers close to the gums around the aching tooth as it may burn the gum tissues.
Chipped Or Broken Teeth
Wash your mouth using warm water, and rinse any broken pieces.
Ensure to apply a piece of gauze to the area for about 10 minutes or until the bleeding stops, If there is bleeding.
Use a cold compress to the outside of the mouth, the cheeks, or the lip near the broken/ chipped tooth to keep any swelling down and relieve pain. And when you do these, you should visit your dentist afterward
Knocked-Out Tooth
First, you must locate the tooth, hold it by the crown (the part that’s typically exposed in the mouth), and rinse the roots with clean water if it is dirty.
Avoid scrubbing it or taking off attached tissue fragments, and once that’s done if you can, try to put the teeth back in place.
What are the options for replacing a missing tooth?
A missing tooth can clearly change the appearance of your smile. Whether a missing tooth is a result of gum disease, an injury, severe tooth decay, or simply a range of several problems.
Here are a number of excellent options available to replace your missing tooth or teeth to help restore your beautiful smile, these include:
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Dental Implants
Dental implants are a true kind of tooth replacement that equally feels and looks like an actual tooth.
They are the ideal solution if you are looking to replace a single tooth or multiple teeth in various areas.
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Tooth-Supported Bridge
A tooth-supported bridge utilizes your existing teeth in supporting the placement of a bridge, rather than simply placing two implants into your teeth.
To achieve this, a crown is placed on the teeth, which are next to the missing ones, and cemented into place. The tooth-supported bridge procedure is completed over a few visits to the dentist’s office.
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Removable Partial Dentures
Similar to replacing your teeth, removable partial dentures are a simpler option than dental implants.
Removable partial dentures are recommended for individuals with a few missing teeth.
If you have any questions further regarding your oral health, contact a dental professional at Parkside Dental Care.