on your own until you can get to James C. Calvin, DDS for professional help. The fist step you should take in a dental emergency is to contact us at James C. Calvin, DDS. You can reach us at (719) 633-2266.
If by chance you dislodge or knock out a tooth, rinse the tooth carefully, and try to place it gently back into the socket. If it isnt possible to replace the tooth, put it in a container with milk or a cup of water with a pinch of salt. However, the tooth will have the best chance of recovery if placed back into the socket within an hour of being dislodged. Visit James C. Calvin, DDS as soon as possible for further attention.
For a traumatic injury to your mouth, such as chipped or broken teeth, you should first rinse your mouth with a mild salt-water solution. To stop the bleeding, try applying pressure to the injured area with a moistened gauze pad or tea bag. Swelling and pain will almost always accompany these injuries and can be reduced with a cold compress. If you cant stop the bleeding or the pain is too much to handle, go to your nearest emergency center immediately and call your emergency dentist.
Unfortunately, dental emergencies do occur when we least expect them. These simple tips can provide you much needed relief until you can seek treatment from your regular dental professional at James C. Calvin, DDS inColorado Springs, CO.