Common Dental Emergency Identification and Immediate Actions

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Common Dental Emergency Identification and
Immediate Actions
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Severe Toothache

• Cause Severe toothaches can be caused by tooth
  decay, infections, or trauma.
• Action Rinse your mouth with warm water, use
  dental floss to remove any food particles, and
  apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. Avoid
  taking aspirin directly on the gum as it can
  cause tissue damage. Seek emergency dental care
  immediately.

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Broken or Chipped Teeth

• Cause Biting down on something hard, trauma, or
  accident can result in broken or chipped teeth.
• Action Rinse your mouth with warm water and save
  any pieces of the tooth. Apply a piece of gauze
  to stop bleeding and a cold compress to minimize
  swelling. Contact your dentist right away.

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Knocked-Out Tooth

• Cause Knocked-out teeth often result from
  accidents or sports injuries.
• Action Hold the tooth by the crown (the part you
  chew with) and rinse it gently without scrubbing.
  If this isnt possible, store the tooth in a milk
  or saline solution container. Visit an emergency
  dentist within 30 minutes to maximize the chances
  of saving the tooth.

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Lost Filling or Crown

• Cause Fillings or crowns can become loose or
  fall out due to decay or biting hard foods.
• Action Keep the crown or filling safe and rinse
  your mouth with warm water. Use dental cement
  (available at most pharmacies) to temporarily
  reattach the crown. See your dentist as soon as
  possible to permanently fix the issue.

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Abscess

• Cause An abscess is a pocket of pus caused by a
  bacterial infection, often resulting from
  untreated cavities or gum disease.
• Action Rinse your mouth with mild salt water to
  help ease the pain and draw the pus to the
  surface. Avoid pressing on the abscess. Seek
  emergency dental care immediately, as abscesses
  can lead to serious infections.

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