Response for dental emergencies
Get help on answering your dental emergency questions and choosing an appropriate plan of action.
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Get help on answering your dental emergency questions and choosing an appropriate plan of action.
Get help on answering your dental and orthodontic emergency questions and choosing an appropriate plan of action.
Get help on answering your orthodontic emergency questions and choosing an appropriate plan of action.
Mon & Weds: 8am – 5pm
Tues & Thurs: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Fri : 7:30am – 12:30pm
Mon & Weds: 8am – 5pm
Tues & Thurs: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Fri : 7:30am – 12:30pm
Locate the tooth, handle it by the crown, gently rinse it without scrubbing, and attempt to reinsert it into the socket. If this isn’t possible, keep the tooth moist in milk and call our office immediately.
Rinse your child’s mouth with warm water, apply a cold compress to reduce swelling, and visit the dentist as soon as possible. Bring any broken tooth pieces with you. Contact your dentist promptly.
Clean the area gently, rinse the mouth with warm water, and use a cold compress. Avoid applying heat or topical pain relievers directly to the gum. Contact your dentist promptly.
Try removing the object with dental floss gently. Do not use sharp or pointed instruments. If you cannot remove the object, call your dentist for an emergency visit.
Clean the area gently with water and use a cold compress to reduce swelling. If the bleeding is severe or doesn’t stop, go to the emergency room or contact your dentist immediately.
Use the eraser end of a pencil to gently push the wire into a more comfortable position. If that doesn’t work, cover the end with orthodontic wax and contact your orthodontist promptly.
While not always an immediate emergency, a dislodged bracket should be addressed soon to avoid disruption to the treatment plan. Contact your orthodontist for the next steps.
Some discomfort is normal, but if the pain is severe or doesn’t improve with over-the-counter pain relievers, contact your orthodontist for advice and potential adjustment.
Rinse with warm water and apply a cold compress. If there is significant damage to the braces or teeth, or if there’s considerable pain, seek immediate orthodontic or medical attention.
Contact your orthodontist as soon as possible to discuss replacement or alternative solutions to avoid delaying your treatment progress.