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One minute you’re playing softball with your company’s team, and the next minute you’re on the ground opening your eyes to see your tooth lying next to you. You never saw the ball coming, and when it hit your face it knocked your tooth out of your mouth. Before you start to panic, your dentist in Medford has some tips on how you can handle this situation.
Common Dental Emergencies
While your first instinct may be to panic, especially when you see your tooth on the ground, it’s important to remain calm so you can act quickly. Here are some common dental emergencies, and tips on how you can handle them until you can get to your emergency dentist in Medford.
- A tooth knocked out: It’s important to get to your dentist right away if your tooth is completely knocked out in order for them to have the best chance of saving it. Try not to touch it too much, replace it back in its socket if possible, or use milk to safely transport it while keeping the cells moist and alive.
- A toothache: If you are experiencing severe and constant pain, this could be a dental infection. It’s important to get this checked out right away as an infection won’t go away without treatment. Root canal therapy may be able to preserve your tooth if you seek treatment quickly.
- A lost or broken restoration: If an old dental crown or filling becomes, fractured, broken, or falls out, you will need to repair or replace it in order to protect your tooth from further damage.
- A broken or chipped tooth: If your tooth is broken, gather the pieces and get to your dentist as soon as you can. A chipped tooth may not require immediate attention, but should eventually be smoothed to avoid irritation to your soft tissues and tongue.
Choose Island Daily Dental Care
Your team at Island Daily Dental Care is well equipped to help during emergency situations since we are open seven days a week, with morning and late evening appointments. We make every effort to see you as soon as possible, and we can also perform same-day treatment in many cases.
If you or a loved one is experiencing a dental emergency, remember – don’t panic! Instead give Island Daily Dental Care a call to be seen right away.
About Island Daily Dental Care
Dr. Gary Rosenfeld has been serving the community of Medford by providing high quality dentistry for over 33 years. Patients with emergencies are always welcome, even if you are a new patient to our office.
If you would like to contact Island Daily Dental Care, you can reach us by calling 631-286-9000 or through our website.