Emergency Treatment
Serving Kanata, Stittsville and Ottawa, Ontario
What do I do when a tooth is knocked out?
Immediately call your dentist for an emergency appointment. Handle the tooth by the crown, not the root. Gently rinse the tooth in water to remove dirt. Do not scrub. Place the clean tooth in your mouth between the cheek and gum to keep it moist and not let the tooth dry out. If it is not possible to do this, wrap it in a clean cloth or gauze and immerse in milk or saline solution.
What do I do if the tooth is pushed out of position?
Attempt to reposition the tooth using very light finger pressure, but do not force it. The tooth may need to be splinted to the adjacent teeth by the dentist.
What about when the tooth is fractured?
Rinse your mouth with warm water and use an ice pack to reduce swelling. Take ibuprofen if necessary for pain. Minor fractures can be smoothed or left alone. Restorative procedures such as a filling or crown can also be done to fix the tooth. If nerve damage occurs, the tooth may need a root canal. In all cases, call your dentist immediately.
What should I do when the tissue of my mouth is injured?
The wound should be cleaned right away with warm water. Call your dentist or the hospital emergency room right away. Bleeding can be reduced by using gauze to place direct, firm pressure to the wound.
Getting to a dentist within 30 minutes can make the difference between saving and losing a tooth!
If you would like more information, we welcome you to contact our office. Evening and Saturday hours available. New patients are always welcome.
