03/07/2017 12:36
Dental emergencies are unpredictable by definition. But it helps to have a basic procedure in place. A tooth can be saved even if it’s knocked out, but only if you think fast and follow the rules.
First, if you think you cracked a tooth, don’t panic. It may not even hurt, and you may get by without calling your Los Angeles emergency dentists. Perform some visual first aid, making sure the tooth isn’t dislodged or bleeding, and schedule the next available appointment at our emergency dental office in LA. Minor cracks can be repaired with filling material or a crown, but some may require root canal therapy.
If you lose a tooth forcibly, you should secure the tooth right away if possible. This means reinserting it, holding it in place if necessary. If the break isn’t clean enough for that, rinse the root portion of the tooth and place the tooth in milk or saline. The optimal window for replacing a tooth that’s been knocked out is one hour, so call your dentist immediately.
Variations of the above dental injuries include lost crowns or common toothache, the last of which is usually a symptom of something worse like extreme decay or abscess. Soft-tissue injuries, for instance to the tongue or gums, can result in bleeding and can also qualify as emergencies.
