Dental Emergencies

What to Do

1. 1Stay calm and find the tooth
2. 2Hold by the crown (white part), not the root
3. 3If dirty, rinse gently with milk or water
4. 4Try to place back in socket if possible
5. 5If not, keep tooth in milk or saliva
6. 6See dentist within 30 minutes for best outcome

What NOT to Do

• ✕Don't touch the root
• ✕Don't scrub or clean the tooth
• ✕Don't wrap in tissue or let it dry

What to Do

1. 1Rinse mouth with warm water
2. 2Apply cold compress to reduce swelling
3. 3Save any broken pieces in milk
4. 4Cover sharp edges with dental wax or sugar-free gum
5. 5See dentist as soon as possible

What NOT to Do

• ✕Don't eat hard foods
• ✕Don't ignore even small chips

What to Do

1. 1Rinse with warm salt water
2. 2Floss gently to remove trapped food
3. 3Apply cold compress outside cheek
4. 4Give age-appropriate pain reliever
5. 5Schedule dental visit

What NOT to Do

• ✕Don't apply aspirin directly to tooth/gum
• ✕Don't ignore persistent pain

What to Do

1. 1Try to remove gently with dental floss
2. 2Use a water flosser if available
3. 3Don't force or use sharp objects
4. 4See dentist if unable to remove

What NOT to Do

• ✕Don't use pins, needles, or sharp objects
• ✕Don't push object further in

What to Do

1. 1Rinse with warm salt water
2. 2Apply gentle pressure with gauze
3. 3Continue gentle brushing and flossing
4. 4See dentist if bleeding persists

What NOT to Do

• ✕Don't stop brushing completely
• ✕Don't ignore persistent bleeding

What to Do

1. 1Rinse with salt water several times
2. 2Give pain reliever as directed
3. 3Apply cold compress to outside of face
4. 4Seek immediate dental care
5. 5Watch for fever or difficulty swallowing

What NOT to Do

• ✕Don't apply heat
• ✕Don't try to pop or drain the abscess
• ✕Don't delay treatment