Tooth Ache
Begin by cleaning the around the sore tooth meticulously. Using warm salt water, rinse the mouth to displace any food trapped between teeth. In the event of facial swelling, apply a cold compress to the area. Never give heat fermentation for temporary pain relief, Paracetamol (Fepenil, calpal) is recommended.
Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek
Ice can be applied to any bruised areas. For bleeding, apply firm (but gentle) pressure with sterile gauze or a clean cloth. If the bleeding does not stop with pressure or continues after 15 minutes, go to a hospital
Broken Braces and Wires
Remove a broken appliance only if it comes out easily. If it is lodged or painful to remove, cover any protruding edges with wax, cotton balls, gauze or chewing gum. Do not remove any wire caught in the gums, cheek or tongue; see a dentist immediately. Emergency attention is usually not required for loose or broken appliances that cause no discomfort.
Broken Tooth
Rinse the area with warm water. Put a cold compress over the facial area of the injury. Recover any broken tooth fragments. Get immediate dental attention.
Knocked Out Permanent Tooth
Recover the tooth, making sure to hold it by the crown (top), and not the root end. Rinse, but do not clean or handle the tooth more than necessary. Reinsert the tooth in the socket and hold in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk, water or in the oral cavity. Call the centre immediately.
Possible Broken Jaw
In the event of jaw injury, tie the mouth closed with a towel, tie or handkerchief. Seek medical assistance immediately.
Bleeding After a Baby Tooth Falls Out
Fold a piece of gauze and places it (tightly) over the bleeding area. Ask the child to bite down on the gauze for 15 minutes.
Lost filling
Temporarily protect your teeth from exposure by sticking a piece of chewing gum into the cavity. Make sure the chewing gum is sugar free.
Something struck between the teeth
First try using Dental floss, very gently and carefully, to remove the object. Never poke between the teeth with a pin or similar sharp, pointing object it can cut your gums and lead to infection. |
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