23 April 2018
How to Cope With a Dental Emergency
It doesn’t hurt to be prepared in case you ever end up experiencing a dental emergency:
– If a tooth has been knocked out you should try and put it back in the socket as quickly as possible and bite down on a wet teabag; the main thing is to prevent the tooth drying out.
– If your teeth are cracked or chipped, clean your mouth with warm water and be careful when eating.
– Always see a dentist as soon as possible after a dental emergency.
“Severe, sudden tooth pain is a possible symptom of both bacterial infections and dental abscesses.”
Read the full story here: http://positivemed.com/2018/02/14/what-to-do-in-a-dental-emergency/
Tags: dentalhealth, dentist, oralhealth, teeth