Many dentists these days seem to specialize, but a family will require many different dental services from their local Dentist in South River, NJ as the years pass. It’s convenient and comfortable if the dentist is familiar with each family member and can provide whatever services are required. One of those services that may be needed is emergency care.
What is a dental emergency?
If a tooth is knocked out, that is a Dental Emergency Toronto of the first order. If the correct steps are taken, there is a good chance that the tooth can be re-implanted in its socket by a Dentist in South River. However, time is critical.
- Pick up the tooth very carefully by the top of the tooth – do NOT touch the root of the tooth.
- Don’t scrub the tooth, but rinse it off gently. Cover the sink drain with something (a washcloth, perhaps) so that the tooth does not accidentally go down the drain.
- Try to gently place the tooth back into its socket in your mouth and carefully bite down.
- If this doesn’t work, place the tooth into a small container (with milk, if possible).
- Get to the emergency dentist as quickly as possible.
If a tooth is knocked loose or crooked, but is still in place, this is also a dental emergency. Try to carefully put the tooth into its original position, but don’t force the tooth. The dentist will stabilize the tooth.
A chipped tooth that does not hurt can usually safely wait to see a dentist and is not a dental emergency.
If a tooth is fractured or cracked, the dentist should be seen as soon as possible. The inside of the tooth has been damaged as well as the outside. If the tooth is fractured badly enough, it may not be possible to save the tooth. However, if the inside of the tooth (the pulp) is not damaged, a crown might be the best solution. If the tooth is beyond saving, a Cosmetic Dentist will be able to offer alternative solutions, such as an implant-supported restoration or bridge.
Severe pain or any injury inside the mouth is a tissue injury and a dental emergency. Go to an oral surgeon or the ER right away.
Allied Dental of Old Bridge offers dental emergency services. A Dentist in South River stands ready to help. Call or visit their website Allied Dental of Old Bridge to learn more about their services.
