Plano Dentist - Denton Wiginton, DDS

Plano Dentist Denton Wiginton says that a Dental Emergency can be a serious problem and should not be ignored! 

Permanent damage and more expense later may be avoided by seeing a dentist ASAP.

Some frequent Dental Emergencies are:

• Knocked Out Tooth

The ADA  (American Dental Association) recommends that once the tooth is retrieved, it should be held by the crown (the part of the tooth that is usually exposed in the mouth) and rinsed in water if it is dirty.  Do not scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments.  If possible, gently insert and hold the tooth in it’s socket.  If that is not possible, put the tooth in a cup of milk and take it with you to a dentist ASAP.  If it is after normal office hours, go to the closest hospital emergency room or immediate care clinic.

• Broken Tooth

Rinse your mouth with warm water.  If bleeding is present, pressure from a dampened gauze or a tea bag held over the area for about 10 minutes or longer may help stop the bleeding.  Use a cold compress (ice bag) to the outside of the mouth, cheek or lip near the area to minimize swelling and relieve the pain.  Contact a dentist ASAP.

• Toothache

Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean it out.  Use dental floss or an interdental cleaner to gently remove any food or other debris caught between the teeth.  Do not ever put an aspirin or any other pain reliever against the gums near the aching tooth because it may burn the gum tissue.  If the pain persists contact a dentist.

Other Articles include:

1. Emergency Dental Appointments Available Daily at Plano Dental Office

Dental Emergency Problems not covered in this blog may be found in additional blogs from Plano Dentist Denton Wiginton, DDS, a long time ADA member.  He has maintained an active dental practice in Plano for over 30 years.  He can be contacted by phone at 972-491-2244 or by email at drdentonwiginton@ verizon.net or through his website at drwiginton.com.