It’s good to have a dentist on speed dial. Pain and broken teeth can happen at any time and can bring even the most reluctant people to the dentist.
Kids rough house, teenagers play sports, and adults take a “YOLO” approach to learning how to skateboard. When a tooth gets knocked out, pick it up by the crown (not the root), gently rinse with water, and try to gently push it back into the socket. If this isn’t possible, place it in a glass of milk and call your dentist.
Toothache
A toothache can bring you to your knees. It can be caused by tooth decay, infection, tooth eruption, an abnormal bite, or trauma to the tooth. Schedule an appointment with your dentist and rinse with warm salt water, take an ibuprofen or acetaminophen, apply an over-the-counter antiseptic and a cold compress to the outside cheek to relieve pain or swelling.
If your crown falls out, wipe the crown clean, wrap it in a clean cloth, , and schedule an appointment with your dentist.
Chipped or fractured tooth
Chipped and fractured teeth don’t always hurt, but the nerves can get damaged if you wait to get care. Even if it’s not bothering you, it’s a good idea to schedule an appointment with your dentist.
Concussed tooth
When your little guy hits his tooth on a girl’s head and it doesn’t fall out, he might be left with a discolored tooth. Other than the unfortunate year-of-the-dark-tooth school photo, it’s not a serious dental emergency, but it’s still worth getting checked out.
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