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How to Handle Dental Emergencies.• Knocked Out Tooth Be Prepared!Knowing how to handle a dental emergency can mean the difference between saving and losing your child's tooth. Here are some tips to help you handle a dental emergency quickly and calmly. [Top]
Knocked-Out ToothGo to the dentist right away. It's best to see a dentist within 30 minutes. Bring the tooth and any tooth pieces you can find. Baby tooth (Primary) It's normal for children to lose baby teeth, but an accident that damages a primary tooth could also harm the permanent tooth underneath. • Take your child to the dentist as soon as you can. Adult tooth (Permanent) Unlike a baby tooth that is knocked out, an adult tooth should be put back into the socket. • Hold the tooth by the top and not the by root. [Top]
Broken or Cracked ToothGo to the dentist right away, and bring the broken tooth piece with you (if possible). • Rinse the mouth with warm water to keep the area clean. [Top]
Bitten cheek, tongue or lip• Clean the area gently with a cloth and place a cold compress on the area (if possible) to keep swelling down. [Top]
Objects caught between teeth• Do not try to remove the object with a sharp or pointed instrument. [Top]
Toothache or swollen faceSwelling of the face can be a sign of serious infection. If your child's face is swollen, take your child to your dentist or physician. • Rinse the mouth with warm water to clean it out. [Top]
Possible broken jaw• Apply a cold compress to control swelling. [Top]
Be prepared when you travel• Find a dentist at your destination by visit findadentist.ada.org. [Top]
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