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DENTAL EMERGENCIES
Immediate action can prevent permanent damage and help ease pain. A common dental problem is a toothache that requires immediate attention. Cavities do not cause pain until they have progressed to the point of possibly jeopardizing the tooth.
If the pain is due to a lost filling, the filling should be replaced as soon as possible in order to prevent further decay from food particles and bacteria. An abscess or swelling is caused by an infection in the tooth or gum. An abscess can have a serious affect on your general health as well as the health of the adjoining teeth or tissues and will not go away by itself.
Taking an over-the-counter pain reliever such as Tylenol™ or Aspirin may relieve some of the pain temporarily. Do not place aspirin directly on the gums or in the mouth to dissolve. Aspirin will burn the tissues of the mouth. Avoid extreme temperature and sweets as this may aggravate the symptoms.
Call your dentist immediately - even if the pain goes away. The sooner the problem is treated, the smaller the chance of permanent damage to the tooth or the mouth.

Your dentist is the best person to contact in case there is a problem or question.
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TEETH AND SPORTS INJURIES
Sports injuries can include injury to the teeth and in order to safeguard against potentially serious and painful injuries certain precautions should be taken.
Mouthguards are a good form of protection and should be worn by all athletes, young and old. They act as shock absorbers for the teeth and help avoid fractured or lost teeth.
There are three types of mouthguards: custom fitted latex, mouth formed, and stock. All three vary in price, effectiveness, and comfort. Your dentist can recommend which one would be most useful relative to the sport during which it will be worn.
If the jaw or teeth sustain an injury, notify your dentist immediately, or go to the hospital emergency room if necessary. A fractured jaw needs to be cared immediately, as does a tooth, which has been knocked out if it is going to be successfully re-implanted. If the jaw is broken, it will be painful, and very difficult to use the jaw. Immobilize the jaw, tie a cloth around it, and do not move your mouth. Go to your dentist or emergency room immediately.
If a tooth has been knocked out, pick it up carefully by the crown, not the root. Picking it up by the root can injure the nerve endings at the tip of the root. Place the tooth back into its socket. If that is too painful, place the tooth between the gum and cheek to keep it wet with your saliva. If there is a risk of swallowing the tooth, place it in a glass of milk, salt water or damp cloth, in that order of preference. If there is bleeding or swelling, apply ice for swelling and pressure for bleeding.

Your dentist is the best person to contact in case there is a problem or question.
Call us at (212) 579-0552
PROBLEM
FIRST AID

Toothache
  • Rinse the mouth with warm water to clean it out.
  • Use dental floss to remove any food that might be trapped between the teeth.
  • Do not place aspirin on the aching tooth or gum tissues.
  • See your dentist as soon as possible

Problems With Braces and Retainers
  • If a wire is causing irritation, cover the end with a small cotton ball, beeswax or a piece of gauze, until you can get to the dentist.
  • If a wire gets stuck in the cheek, tongue or gum tissue, do not attempt to remove it. Go to your dentist immediately.
  • If an appliance becomes loose or a piece of it breaks off, take the appliance and the piece and go to the dentist.

Knocked-Out Tooth
  • If the tooth is dirty, rinse it gently in running water.
  • Do not scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments.
  • Gently insert and hold the tooth in its socket. If this is not possible, place the tooth in a cup of milk, or when milk is not available, in a cup of cool water.
  • Go immediately to your dentist (within 30 minutes if possible).
  • Don't forget to bring the tooth!

Broken Tooth
  • Gently clean dirt from the injured area with warm water.
  • Place cold compresses on the face, in the area of the injured tooth, to decrease swelling.
  • Go to the dentist immediately.

Bitten Tongue or Lip
  • Apply direct pressure to the bleeding area with a clean cloth.
  • If swelling is present, apply cold compresses.
  • If bleeding does not stop, go to a hospital emergency room.

Objects Caught Between Teeth
  • Try to remove the object with floss. Guide the floss carefully to avoid cutting the gums.
  • If you're not successful in removing the object, go to the dentist.
  • Do not try to remove the object with a sharp or pointed instrument.

Possible Broken Jaw
  • Do not move the jaw.
  • Secure the jaw in place by tying a handkerchief, necktie, or towel around the jaw and over the top of the head.
  • If swelling is present apply cold compresses.
  • Go immediately to a hospital emergency room, or call your dentist.
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