Summer is here! Time for fun and sports. The warm weather is arriving, and
with it comes an increase in outdoor sports and activities. Being active is a
good thing to do for a healthy body – make sure your mouth is ready for the
action!
Handling Dental Injuries
Of course, dental emergencies can
still happen. Here are some simple tips for you to follow if you are faced with
one of the more common dental emergencies. Keep this list and the emergency kit
items below in your sports bag!
If a Tooth is Knocked Out:
Immediately call your dentist for
an emergency appointment. Hold the tooth by the crown, not the root, and gently
rinse with water if it is dirty. Do not scrub or remove any attached tissue
fragments. If possible, gently insert and hold the tooth in the socket or in
your mouth between the check and gum to keep it moist. Otherwise, put the tooth
in a cup of milk and get the dentist immediately. Remember to take the tooth
with you!
Broken Tooth:
Rinse your mouth with warm water.
Use an ice pack or cold compress to keep any swelling down. Use ibuprofen, not
aspirin, for pain. Aspirin is an anti-coagulant, which may cause excessive
bleeding in a dental emergency. Immediately go to your dentist.
Broken Jaw:
Apply cold compresses to control
swelling. Go to your dentist or a hospital emergency room immediately.
Gums or Tissues are Injured:
Injuries to the inside of the
mouth such as tears, puncture wounds or cuts to the cheek, lips or tongue
should be cleaned right away with warm water. Go to the emergency room if
severe.
Bitten Lip or Tongue:
Clean the area gently with a
cloth and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. If the bleeding doesn’t stop,
go to a hospital emergency room immediately. Bleeding from a cut tongue can be
reduced by pulling the tongue forward and using gauze to place pressure on the
wound.
Emergency Dental Kit:
Dentist’s phone numbers (office
and an emergency home or cell number), Saline solution, and a clean handkerchief.
Cosmetic dentist
Dr.
Isidoros Mereos enjoys bettering the
lives of his patients through the practice of cosmetic dentistry at
Precious
Smiles in the Miami Beach area. Our team looks forward to meeting with you
and developing a plan tailored to meet your individual needs. You can make an
appointment with our cosmetic dentist by calling our friendly staff at (305)
532-9114 or by visiting www.precioussmiles.com. Please don't hesitate to
contact Precious Smiles if you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry.
Precious
Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry Center -Miami Beach
(305)
532-9114
1315 Alton
Rd.
Miami Beach,
Fl 33139
www.precioussmiles.com
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