I hope everyone found last weeks Blog full of useful information. This week we will continue on with what to do in case of a Dental Emergency.
What should you do if trauma causes a fracture to you or your childs tooth? A broken tooth needs immediate attention from a dentist as well. Be sure to keep any pieces of the tooth that have broken off. Take them with you but make sure to wrap them up and keep them moist. You'll want to keep the mouth as clean as you possibly can. Apply ice to the area to reduce swelling if there should be any and again seek medical/dental attention.
How many times have you bitten your tongue or a child falls and gets a "bloody lip or tongue"? These areas are highly vascular and tend to bleed easily. My recommendation is to gently clean the area with gauze or a clean cloth and apply ice to reduce swelling and bleeding. For larger wounds, or if there is heavy bleeding following compression with a cold compress, you should visit your dentist or emergency center to have the area evaluated.
And last but not least, what do you do if you suspect a possible broken jaw. Immediately place an ice pack to the jaw, this will aid in controlling any swelling that might be present. It is best to stabalize the jaw and avoid movements that induce pain. Seek a dental or medical care facility right away. Signs that there may be significant trauma to your jaw include: pain on opening or closing, teeth that don't feel like they are coming together normally, or a change in the range of normal jaw movement.
We, again, want to invite you back for next weeks post. We will be talking about...toothaches, what to do if you get something caught between your teeth, and what to do if you encounter a dental emergency while traveling. Again, please feel free to ask any questions that you may have...one of our staff members would be more than happy to get back to you with an answer.
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