We offer emergency dentistry to help people who have injured teeth or even ones that have been knocked-out. With treatment, we can safeguard the health, function, and appearance of your smile, and prevent long-term complications too. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about addressing knocked-out teeth with emergency dental care.
Responding to Your Knocked-Out Tooth
When a tooth is lost, don’t panic! This can be scary, but we can restore your tooth to your smile in many cases. First, recover the tooth. Pick it up by the crown, only, don’t touch the root. You can gently rinse away any first or feign debris, but be sure to keep any tissues in place. Put the tooth in a sealed container of milk or salt water and bring it with you to the office. If this isn’t possible, you could return it to the socket in your smile and gently bite down to hold in place.
You can stem any bleeding with cloth or gauze, and use a cold compress or ice pack to control facial swelling., You can also take an over-the-counter pain reliever to ease discomfort until we can see you.
Dental Emergency Treatment
Call our team right away. If you reach us during our regular office hours, we may be able to see you same-day. If this happens outside of our business hours, then please call regardless and leave a message. We will reach out to you soon with possible appointment times to see you and offer repair. Our team can then help return the tooth to its place in your smile.
Preventing Injuries
You can take steps to help prevent issues like knocked-out teeth. To prevent a tooth from being lost or knocked loose, be sure you wear a mouthguard if you play sports or other full contact activities. You can buy a boil-and-bite option from any sporting goods store, but we can also offer a custom one that is made specifically for your smile and provide a greater level of protection. This helps lower the risk of damaged orthodontics, as well as chipped or cracked teeth too.
If you have any questions about what to do when a tooth is knocked out, or about a custom mouthguard to better protect your smile, then reach out to our team today to learn more. We want to help you enjoy a healthy and beautiful smile, and avoid any unnecessary injuries when possible.
Learn More About Our Approach to Dental Emergency Care
Our team wants to help you enjoy good oral health and avoid the complications of an untreated dental emergency. To schedule an appointment and restore your smile, just contact Robert M. Browne DDS in Prairie Village, KS by calling (913) 901-8585.