dental emergency

If you have a tooth knocked out, it's important to act quickly. Pick up the tooth by the crown (the part that's usually exposed in the mouth), avoiding touching the root. If it's dirty, gently rinse it with milk or water, but do not scrub it. Try to reinsert it into the socket if possible, or keep it moist by placing it in milk, or in your mouth next to your cheek. Contact us immediately or visit an emergency room as soon as possible, as the chances of saving the tooth are highest if it's replaced within an hour of being knocked out.

For a severe toothache, rinse your mouth with warm water to clean it out. Gently use dental floss to remove any food caught between your teeth. If your mouth is swollen, apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek. Do not put aspirin or any other painkiller against the gums near the aching tooth as it may burn the gum tissue. Contact Rashi Vohra Dental Care immediately for an appointment.

If you break a tooth, rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area. If there's bleeding, apply a piece of gauze to the area for about 10 minutes or until the bleeding stops. Apply a cold compress to your cheek near the broken tooth to keep down swelling and relieve pain. Save any broken tooth pieces. Contact us immediately for further guidance and to schedule an emergency appointment.

Yes, a lost filling or crown can be a dental emergency as it can lead to further damage or infection if not treated promptly. If a crown falls off, try to save it and bring it to your appointment. If possible, slip the crown back over the tooth after coating the inner surface with dental cement, toothpaste, or denture adhesive to help hold it in place. If a filling falls out, put a piece of softened sugarless gum in the spot where the filling was lost as a temporary measure. In both cases, contact us as soon as possible for an appointment.