WHAT TO DO IN A DENTAL EMERGENCY

Toothache

Rinse the mouth vigorously with warm water. Use dental floss to remove any trapped food. If swelling is present, place cold compresses to the outside of the cheek.

DO NOT USE HEAT.

DO NOT place aspirin on gum tissue or aching tooth. GO TO A DENTIST.

Knocked-Out Tooth

DO NOT CLEAN THE TOOTH. Place it in water or milk, or wrap in a clean wet cloth. GO TO A DENTIST IMMEDIATELY.

If you can't get dental treatment right away, rinse the tooth (DO NOT SCRUB), then reinsert the tooth in the socket and stabilize.

Broken Tooth

Use warm water to clean dirt and debris from the injured area. Place cold compresses on the face next to the injured tooth to minimize swelling. SEE A DENTIST ASAP.

Object Wedged Between Teeth

Try to remove the object using dental floss. DO NOT use sharp or pointed objects. Guide the floss in carefully so as not to cut the gums.