Clean the area around the tooth. Rinse the mouth with warm salt water and use dental floss to remove any trapped food between the teeth. DO NOT place aspirin on the gums or tooth; this will cause a burn to the gum tissues. If there is swelling, apply cold to the outside of the face. Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain, and schedule a dental appointment right away.
Read MoreSome children will get these periodically. Placing vitamin E oil over the area, switching toothpastes, and/or incorporating kefir (a fermented food or drink product that contains probiotics) into your child’s diet can provide relief. If the sores persist or are extreme, see the dentist.
Read MoreFold a gauze pad or clean washcloth over the bleeding area. Keep it in place for 15 minutes, then repeat as necessary.
Read MoreTry to remove the object with dental floss. If you cannot remove it, please come into the office.
Read MoreDo not move the jaw. Stabilize the jaw by tying a towel, necktie, etc., over the top of the head. Apply cold compresses. Go to an oral surgeon or hospital emergency room immediately.
Read MoreIf there is bleeding apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth or gauze. Apply an ice compress to the injured area. If bleeding does not stop, go to a hospital emergency room.
Read MoreIf your child’s permanent or primary tooth becomes loose as a result of trauma first check to see if there is any bleeding. Stop the bleeding by applying pressure using a gauze pad or clean washcloth. Dental trauma resulting in loose teeth requires immediate attention by the dentist. Call your child’s dentist for an emergency appointment.
Read MoreFind the tooth. Handle the tooth by the crown (NOT by the root). If the tooth is dirty, gently rinse it in cold water, but DO NOT scrub or handle the root unnecessarily. Try to place the tooth back into the socket. Have the child hold the tooth in place by biting down on a gauze pad or washcloth. If it is not possible to replace the tooth, place the tooth in a cup of milk, or if milk is not available, cool water. Go to the dentist immediately. Time is of the utmost importance for saving the tooth; less than 30 minutes is ideal.
Read MoreBaby teeth should not be re-implanted, or damage to the permanent tooth follicle could occur. Control any bleeding by applying pressure with a gauze pad or clean wash cloth. Call your child’s dentist and schedule an exam as soon as possible. It is important to evaluate the health of the surrounding teeth and gums.
Read MoreGently clean or rinse dirt from the area around the break. Place a cold compress on the face in the area of the broken took to minimize lip or facial swelling. If the fracture is more than one-half of the tooth, see the dentist immediately.
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