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Accidents do happen, and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth.

1. Bitten Lip or Tongue

Clean the area gently with a cloth and apply cold compresses to reduce any swelling. If the bleeding doesn't stop, go to a hospital emergency room immediately.

2. Broken Tooth

Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area. Use cold compresses on the area to keep any swelling down. Call us immediately ..

3. Cracked Tooth

This is a common problem. Click here to learn more. about the treatment of Cracked Teeth.

4. Jaw-Possibly Broken

Apply cold compresses to control swelling. Call us immediately , or go to a hospital emergency department immediately.

5. Knocked Out Tooth

Hold the tooth by the crown and rinse off the root of the tooth in water if it's dirty. Do not scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. If possible, gently insert and hold the tooth in its socket. If that isn't possible, put the tooth in a cup of milk or saliva and get to our clinic as quickly as possible. Remember to bring the tooth with you!

6. Objects Caught Between Teeth

Try to gently remove the object with dental floss; avoid cutting the gums. Never use a sharp instrument to remove any object that is stuck between your teeth. If you can't dislodge the object using dental floss, contact your dentist.

7. Toothache

Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean it out. Gently use dental floss or an interdental cleaner to ensure that there is no food or other debris caught between the teeth. Never put aspirin or any other painkiller against the gums near the aching tooth because it may burn the gum tissue. If the pain persists, contact your dentist.

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Hugh Leung DMD DDS

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Kent, Washington, WA 98030

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