Dental Health Info
We put together some informative information on some different topics for you to browse.
Emergencies
It’s a fact of life – emergencies happen and often when your dentist office is closed. We have composed a list of do’s and don’ts for some dental emergencies. In all cases you should get to a dentist or your dentist as soon as possible, but the following tips should keep you going until you can get there.
- DO brush and rinse your teeth with warm water to keep them as clean as possible
- DO use dental floss to remove any trapped food between the teeth
- DON’T place an aspirin on the aching tooth or gum tissue
- See your dentist as soon as possible
- DO rise the tooth in running water if it’s dirty
- DO gently insert and hold the tooth in its socket or place it in a cup of milk or cool water
- DO go straight to your dentist – if you get there within 30 minutes or less there’s a good change that the tooth can be put back in its proper place
- DON’T scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments
- DO gently clean dirt from the injured area with warm water
- DO place cold compresses on the face on the injured area to decrease swelling
- DO go to your dentist immediately
- DO apply direct pressure to the bleeding area with a clean cloth to stop the bleeding
- DO apply cold to the injured area to decrease swelling and bleeding
- DO go to the emergency room if the bleeding doesn’t stop
- DO secure it in place by tying a handkerchief, necktie or towel around the jaw and over the top of your head
- DO apply cold compresses if swelling is present
- DO go immediately to a hospital emergency room for further evaluation
- DON’T move your jaw
For additional information on key dental health questions; i.e. canker/cold sores, etc. visit the American Dental Association website.
Children's Corner
Developing healthy habits at an early age is the key to a lifetime of dental health.
Explore the American Dental Association’s children’s center, MouthHealthy, for resources and activities promoting healthy smiles in kids!