In the event of a broken tooth or toothache, thoroughly rinse out your mouth with warm water. Apply a cold compress on the side where the injury or ache is occurring. This helps reduce any swelling that may occur. If the pain persists and you cannot get to the dentist right away you can take over-the-counter medication to help alleviate the pain until you can get to a dentist.

If your crown falls out you can place dental cement, toothpaste, Vaseline, or denture adhesive, to help hold the crown back in its place. All of these items can be found at your local pharmacy store. Never try to place the crown back in its place without any type of adhesive. Call our office immediately to get this fixed (540) 657-0867.

Quickly rinse the tooth out in water to get rid of any possible debris. Do not scrub the tooth nor hold it by the root. You should always hold the tooth by the crown. You can either place tooth in the mouth, (self-implanting) until you can get to your dentist or you can put the tooth in saline solution or milk. NEVER PLACE THE TOOTH IN WATER. Your mouth is the best place for your tooth because it keeps the root moist and it will not be exposed to bacteria. Quickly call our office to have the take care of (540)657-0867.

Carefully try to dislodge any items in your mouth with dental floss. Never try to dislodge items with any sharp items (ex: pins, tweezers, etc). You can hurt the gums by doing this. Contact us immediately so you do not feel any discomfort if floss does not work for you. (540)657-0867.

Thoroughly clean the cut, then hold a cold compress against it so it will not swell nor bruise. If bleeding does not stop, go to your local emergency room. You may need stitches.