EMERGENCIES

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Special Note to Parents;

Please feel free to contact our office for any emergency. In the event the emergency occurs when the office is closed, go to the nearest Emergency Room, Overlook Hospital in Summit, or JFK Hospital in Edison both have dental clinics to accommodate dental emergencies.
Please leave a message at the office and with the covering doctor of the emergency.


TOOTHACHE

Tooth pain can be caused by many reasons. Begin by cleaning around the sore tooth meticulously. Using warm salt water rinse the mouth to displace any food trapped between teeth. For temporary pain relief, acetaminophen is recommended. In the event of facial swelling, see a dentist as soon as possible or go to the emergency room.


CUT OR BITTEN TONGUE, LIP OR CHEEK

Ice can be applied to any bruised areas. For bleeding, apply firm (but gentle) pressure with sterile gauze or a clean cloth. If the bleeding does not stop with the pressure or continues after 15 minutes, go to the emergency room.

BROKEN TOOTH

Rinse dirt from injured area with warm water. Place a cold compress over the facial area of the injury. Recover any broken tooth fragments. Get immediate dental attention.

KNOCKED OUT PERMANENT TOOTH


Recover the tooth making sure to hold the crown (top) and not the root. Rinse, but do not clean or handle the tooth more than necessary. Reinsert the tooth in the socket and hold in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk. Because time is essential, see a dentist immediately or go to the emergency room.

KNOCKED OUT BABY TOOTH


Unfortunately, there are no techniques to save a baby tooth once it has been knocked
out. DO NOT attempt to put it back, as it may cause damages to the growth of your
child’s permanent tooth. Call our office as soon as possible for an evaluation of the
trauma and post- trauma instructions.



BLEEDING AFTER A BABY TOOTH FALLS OUT


When a baby tooth falls out there may be some bleeding, if so, have your child
bite on a clean cloth or folded gauze for 15 minutes. Have your child apply slight
pressure to this area. Avoid eating on the area, and a softer diet may be helpful that
day.




CANKER OR COLD SORES


Many children occasionally experience “cold or Canker Sores” Usually over
the counter preparations offer some relief. If this persists, having this evaluated
may be necessary since some other illnesses may begin as sores in the mouth.