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FIRST AID FOR DENTAL EMERGENCIES




toothache

Clean the area around the sore tooth thoroughly. Rinse the mouth vigorously with warm salt water or use dental floss to dislodge trapped food or debris. DO NOT place aspirin on the gum or on the aching tooth. If face is swollen, apply a cold compress. Take acetaminophen for pain and see a dentist as soon as possible.

 



CUT OR BITTEN TONGUE, LIP OR CHEEK

Apply ice to bruised areas. If there is bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure with a clean gauze or cloth. If bleeding does not stop after 15 minutes or it cannot be controlled by simple pressure, take the child to a hospital emergency room.




BROKEN BRACES AND WIRES

If a broken appliance can be removed easily, take it out, if it cannot, cover the sharp or protruding portion with dental wax, cotton balls, gauze, or chewing gum. If a wire is stuck in the gums, cheek or tongue, DO NOT remove it. Take the child to a dentist immediately. Loose or broken appliance which do not bother the child don’t usually require emergency attention.




BROKEN TOOTH

Rinse dirt from injured area with warm water: Place cold compresses over the face in the area of the injury. Locate and save any broken tooth fragments. Immediate dental attention is necessary.


KNOCKED-OUT PERMANENT TOOTH

Clean the area around the sore tooth thoroughly. Rinse the mouth vigorously with warm salt water or use dental floss to dislodge trapped food or debris. DO NOT place aspirin on the gum or on the aching tooth. If face is swollen, apply a cold compress. Take acetaminophen for pain and see a dentist as soon as possible.

 

 

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2301 Ocean Avenue

San Francisco CA 94127

415-333-6811

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  1. EMERGENCY CARE

  2. Emergency treatment takes top priority in our office. If at any time your child requires immediate attention, please call:   415-333-6811

  3. We are available 24/7


  5. OTHER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS

  6. Possible Broken Jaw

  7. If a fractured jaw is suspected, try to keep the jaws from moving by using a towel, tie or handkerchief, then take the child to the nearest hospital emergency room.

  8. Bleeding After Baby Tooth Falls Out

  9. Fold and pack a clean gauze or cloth over the bleeding area. Have the child bit on the gauze with pressure for 15 minutes. This may be repeated once; if bleeding persists, see a dentist.

  10. Cold/Canker Sores

  11. Many children occasionally suffer from “cold” or “canker” sores. Usually over-the-counter preparations give relief. Because some serious diseases may begin as sores, it is important to have a dental evaluation if these sores persist.