Dental Emergency Lynnwood
Even if you take the best of care with your teeth, accidents can always happen. A dental emergency can come in the form of a cracked tooth, a broken jaw, or even a severe toothache. If any of these befalls you, call our office immediately. Do not put any aspirin or other painkillers on the gums, as this can burn gum tissues. Clean out your mouth with warm water and put a cold compress on anything that appears to be broken or swelling.
If a permanent tooth has come out, quick action may save the tooth. When you pick it up, handle it only by the crown, and never by the roots. Rinse it off gently if necessary, but do not scrub or disinfect it as this can strip away living tissue. If you can, put it back in the socket. If this isn’t possible, store the tooth in water, milk, or even just saliva until you can get to a dentist.
Depending on the severity of your emergency, you may wish to visit your hospital’s emergency room.
