When you have anything wrong with your teeth or gums you should not put off seeing a dentist. In the event of a dental emergency Edmonton, such as losing a tooth, you can make the problem far worse by not knowing in advance how you should deal with the problem before you can get to an emergency dentist in Chicago.
The following are a few situations that can be considered emergencies and what you can do to help:
* Knocked out tooth:
When you pick up the tooth, do not hold it by the root, pick it up and hold the crown. Rinse the tooth under water; do not remove any attached tissue. If possible, settle the dislodged tooth back into the socket, if this is not possible don’t force it, instead put the tooth into a small vial of milk or yogurt, both of which are cell growth mediums. Get to an emergency dentist in Chicago as quickly as possible; there is a good chance that the tooth can be saved if swift action is taken.
* Broken tooth:
If you break or chip a tooth save the pieces, rinse the pieces and rinse your mouth. If there is bleeding you can apply a cold compress to the cheek area and use a small piece of gauze to stem the bleeding. See a dentist as soon as you can.
* Toothache:
The pain from a tooth ache can be excruciating. Try to remove any food that may be lodged in the tooth, use dental floss if it appears to be between the teeth. Rinse your mouth; add a pinch of salt to tepid water and place an ice pack on your cheek in the area of the pain. By trying to reduce the pain you might be able to delay seeing an emergency dentist in Chicago until the following morning, otherwise see the dentist as soon as you can arrange it.
If you lose a crown or a filling see the dentist as soon as possible. If it is a crown that has become detached, take the crown with you, it usually can be reset.
If you have a serious dental problem that won’t last until office hours resume you will need to find an emergency dentist in Edmonton. You are invited to contact Dental Specialists of South Loop & North Shore
