What is a Dental Emergency?
Beyond just general tooth pain or discomfort, do you know how to tell if you’re struggling with a dental emergency? Besides having your tooth knocked out while playing your favorite sport or losing a filling or crown, there are many instances where you could be experience a dental emergency in Danville, including:
- A badly cracked tooth with pain and swelling
- A deep bite to the tongue or lip
- An extremely painful toothache
- Objects stuck in your mouth
- An abscess or painful infection of the bone and gum
- A deep cut to your gum
Helpful Tips Until You Can See Us
Most dental emergencies in Danville are accompanied by discomfort or even severe pain, and no one should have to deal with or experience that. Here are some things you can do to help yourself before we see you and your smile:
- Keep a knocked out tooth moist by placing it back in its socket or in milk
- Soothe a swollen cracked tooth with a cold compress and warm water rinse
- If you bite your tongue or lip, clean the area gently with water and apply a cold compress
- Rinse your mouth with warm water for a toothache and floss to remove lodged debris