What To Do In A Dental Emergency

Would you know what to do if you or a friend or family member experienced a dental emergency? Making the right decision during an dental emergencyemergency is important if you want to save your tooth. Dr. David Gordon, your Lehi, UT emergency dentist at Gordon Family Dental, shares information on several common types of dental emergencies and explains what you should in each situation.

Knocked Out Tooth

Falls, blows to the face and car accidents are common causes of knocked out teeth. If you've lost a tooth, you can try to put it back into the socket and visit your Lehi emergency dentist right away. If it won't fit, don't force it. Instead, keep the tooth moist, either place it between you cheek and gums, or in a small sealed container with milk.The quicker you get to the dentist, the better the likelihood that the tooth can be successfully reimplanted.

Loose or Out-of-Position Tooth

Teeth aren't always knocked out during an accident but may become loose. Often, loose teeth are moved slightly out of position. Avoid putting pressure on it or chewing on it while you're on the way to your emergency dental appointment.

Broken Tooth

Teeth can break as a result of an injury or can fracture if they're cracked. Broken teeth can be painful. Ice applied to your jaw and over-the-counter pain medications can keep the pain under control until you see the dentist.

Dental Abscesses

Dental abscesses, infections inside your teeth, are incredibly painful and can cause facial swelling, increased pain when you put pressure on the tooth, fever and a small pimple on the gum near the tooth. If you don't receive antibiotic treatment, the infection can spread to other parts of your body. Over-the-counter pain relievers can help you control the pain until you see the dentist.

We're here to take care of your emergency dental needs and help you preserve your oral health with regular dental examinations. Call Dr. Gordon, your Lehi, UT emergency dentist at Gordon Family Dental, at (801) 766-6344 to schedule an appointment.

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