What to do before you get to the dentist!
A resource from Aloha Pediatric Dentistry
😖 Toothache
- Gently clean around the sore tooth
- Rinse with warm salt water
- Use dental floss to remove trapped food
- Don’t put aspirin on gums or teeth
- Apply a cold compress for swelling
- You can give acetaminophen for pain
- 👩⚕️ See a dentist as soon as possible!
🛠 Broken Braces or Wires
- Remove if it comes out easily
- Cover sharp edges with:
- Dental wax
- Cotton balls
- Gauze or chewing gum
- Don’t try to remove wires stuck in gums or cheeks
- 🚨 Go to the dentist right away if it’s causing pain
🦷 Knocked-Out Permanent Tooth
- ✅ Find the tooth and hold it by the crown (top)
- 🧼 Rinse gently – don’t scrub or touch the root
- 🦷 Try to place it back in the socket (bite on gauze to hold it)
- 🥛 If you can’t reinsert, place the tooth in milk
- ⏱️ Time matters – see a dentist immediately!
🩹 Cut or Bitten Lip, Cheek, or Tongue
- 🧊 Apply ice to bruised areas
- 🩸 Use gauze and press gently if it’s bleeding
- ⏱ If bleeding doesn’t stop in 15 minutes, go to the ER
😬 Broken Tooth
- 🧼 Rinse the mouth gently with warm water
- 🧊 Use a cold compress on the face near the injury
- 🧩 Save any broken tooth pieces
- 👨⚕️ See a dentist right away
🚑 Other Emergencies
🤕 Possible Broken Jaw
- Keep the jaw still using a towel or scarf
- 🚨 Go to the emergency room immediately
🦷 Bleeding After a Baby Tooth Falls Out
- Fold clean gauze and press it onto the spot
- 🕒 Have the child bite down for 15 minutes
- 🦷 Repeat once if needed – see a dentist if it won’t stop
😣 Cold or Canker Sores
- Over-the-counter remedies help
- 📞 Call your dentist if they don’t go away – sometimes it can signal a bigger issue
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