Dental Emergency Care Guidelines
As healthcare professionals, we have been trained to help you receive the care you need in a dental emergency. Generally speaking, you should consult a dentist in Gilbert if something is hurting you. Note that not every dental emergency will result in pain right away. If you have broken or chipped a tooth, do not wait until you feel pain to call a healthcare professional.
Toothaches are a sure sign something is wrong. In the event of a toothache, you should fist rinse your mouth with warm water then floss around the tooth to remove any food particles that may be causing pressure. If there is swelling, apply a cold pack to the outside of the affected area. Do not put a painkiller directly against your gums near the problematic tooth because it could cause tissue damage.
A chipped or broken tooth may or may not cause immediate pain, but it should still be fixed soon. It is advisable to save any pieces of your tooth that have broken off if at all possible. Rinse them and your mouth with warm water. If bleeding occurs, place some gauze or a moist tea bag to the area for ten minutes until bleeding has stopped. To prevent swelling and to help relieve pain, you may apply a cold compress to the outside of the area.
Teeth that have come loose partially must be addressed immediately. To lessen discomfort and swelling, apply a cold pack to the afflicted cheek or area of the mouth. You may also benefit from an over-the-counter pain reliever such as Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen.
Foreign objects stuck between teeth that cannot be removed by gentle flossing must be removed by our dentist, Dr. Naman B. Patel.
Lost fillings will leave a space inside your tooth. To temporarily cover this area and prevent food particles from getting trapped, place a piece of sugarless gum into the cavity. Do not use a sugared gum because it will cause pain and sensitivity. An alternative is dental cement that is available over-the-counter.
Abscesses are infections of the tissues around a tooth root or between the teeth and gums. They can cause serious damage to the surrounding teeth and gums, possibly spreading to other parts of the body when left untreated. To relieve pain before you are able to visit Island Dental-Dentist Gilbert, AZ , you may rinse your mouth several times a day with a solution of warm saltwater.
Give us a call if you think you are experiencing a dental emergency in Gilbert, Arizona. We will work to treat you as soon as possible.