Floss to remove food that might be trapped between teeth.
DON’T use heat or place aspirin ON the aching tooth or gum.
Call us as soon as possible.
Broken Fillings
Gently rinse your mouth with lukewarm water to remove debris.
If tooth is sensitive, protect it with orthodontic wax or a wad
of sugarless gum (be careful while chewing).
Call us as soon as possible.
Broken Denture/Partial
Save all the pieces.
Don’t try to repair it yourself with “fix-it-kits” or glue. Amateur repairs can ruin your dentures.
Lost Crown or Temporary
Temporarily replace crown with a paste of Vaseline mixed with a lot of baby powder.
Beeswax or tissue paper can keep tooth away from air if the crown doesn’t stick. Call us to recement the temporary.
Knocked-Out Tooth
DON’T clean the tooth root—avoid damage to delicate nerves.
Keep tooth moist by gently placing it inside your cheek.
If this isn’t possible, place tooth in a glass of milk or water.
See us immediately—within 30 minutes. Don’t forget to bring the tooth!
Irritation From Wearing Braces
If it’s wire, cover the end with wax or a piece of gauze. See the orthodontist as soon as possible.
If wire is embedded in cheek or gums do not attempt to remove it. See the orthodontist immediately. If part of your braces has broken off, take them with you.
Painful Teething For Baby
Try teething gels and ointments.
Sometimes small pieces of ice relieve pain.
Painful Infected Tooth
Tooth sensitivity to temperature and pressure along with fever, swelling, and pain may indicate a tooth infection or abscess.
Toothache