Do you have a chipped or cracked tooth? What about one that has been knocked-out or loose? In these situations, you need to repair your teeth to avoid serious tooth decay and infection. Fortunately, we can help! In today’s blog, your Londonderry, NH, dentist talks about addressing your traumatic dental injuries with dental emergency care.
What to Do When You Damaged or Knock-Out a Tooth
What happens when you face a traumatic dental injury? If a tooth is chipped, then rinse with warm water and use cloth or gauze to control bleeding. To prevent facial swelling, you can place a cold compress on the side of your face. Try to recover any pieces of the tooth you can and bring them with you in a sealed container. If a tooth is loose, then again take steps to control bleeding and swelling, but be gentle and don’t put pressure on the tooth.
If a tooth is knocked out completely, then pick it up by the crown, never touch the root portions. You can gently rinse away dirt and debris under running water, but be sure to keep any tissues in place. Put the tooth in a sealed container of milk or salt water, and bring it with you to the office. You can also take an over-the-counter pain reliever.
Seeing Our Team
If the injury happens during office hours, call us right away to schedule a visit. We will see if a same day appointment is available. If not, we will find a time to see you quickly. If the issue occurs outside of normal business hours, then call us and leave a message. We will reach out with possible appointment times. We want to see you right for endodontic treatment, otherwise the injury could increase the risk of infection and tooth loss.
Root Canal Therapy
Our team could conduct a root canal, which allows us to open the tooth and remove the tissues from within. We then add a special restorative filling and cap the tooth with a crown, which can address fractures and breakage, so you enjoy better oral health and relief from discomfort. This also helps prevent the onset of tooth decay and infection. If you have any questions about how we treat infected or damaged teeth with a root canal, then contact our team today. Don’t let your oral health worsen and your discomfort become more severe, we can offer relief.
Ready for an Endodontic Treatment?
We want to take on your injuries and repair your teeth to protect you from major discomfort and tooth loss with endodontic treatments such as a root canal. Contact My Dentist in Londonderry, NH at (603) 965-3407 to speak with our team and schedule your next visit.
