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Emergency Dentistry
This depends on how much risk of dental disease you are at. We like to see children and many adults every 6 months, but some with no problems less frequently. On the other hand, people with active decay or gum disease we prefer to see them every 3-4 months. Ask your dentist for their opinion about you.
There are many options: removable dentures, bridges, dental implants and orthodontic movement. Each alternative has its advantages, strengths and weaknesses. You will need a consultation to see which suits you best.
Call us for an urgent appointment. Take over-the-counter painkillers if needed. Apply a cold compress to the outside of the affected area. Save any broken pieces.
Retrieve the tooth, hold it by the crown (the part that is usually exposed in the mouth), and rinse off the tooth root with water if it’s dirty. If possible, try to put the tooth back in place. Make sure it’s facing the right way. Do not force it back in.
If it is not possible to reinsert the tooth in the socket, put the tooth in a small container of milk (if milk is not available, use a cup of water with a little table salt)
Call us immediately. The sooner the better to have a chance of the tooth being successfully re-implanted