Tooth pain and tooth related problems are amongst the most horrendous we can experience. A problematic tooth can be excruciating to deal with and can lead to a lot of seemingly unrelated problems. If you experience a dental emergency, therefore, it is imperative that you act quickly, not only will this help you to control the pain but, it may also save your tooth and save you from more serious problems down the line.
Be Prepared
The fact of the matter is that a dental emergency can happen to anyone, at any time and those who are unprepared for it could suffer much more than is really necessary. This is why you should always be prepared for any unexpected dental problems. After all, a prompt response to tooth pain could be the difference between saving a tooth and losing it and no one really wants to lose a tooth.
For this reason, a plan of action is a good idea. For starters, you should find out which dentists in your local area will deal with dental emergencies. Have their number to hand, so that you can get in touch with them as soon as a problem arises.
Ease the Pain
Whether you chip a tooth, find an abscess or simply have a toothache, your first action should be to call an emergency dentist. If you cannot get to the dentist as quickly as you would like, or have no access to one, then there are other things you can do to ease the pain of a toothache until you get to see a professional.
Rinsing with water and cleaning teeth can help to soothe a toothache. Cloves too are good at numbing the area and offering a little relief but these are, of course only temporary measures to reduce pain and do not get to the root cause of the problem.
Knocked Out
If your dental emergency involves a tooth which has been knocked out, then you really do need to act quickly. You should handle the tooth only by the crown, cleaning off the root by rinsing it. You should never scrub the tooth as this will cause damage.
Once clean you should place the tooth back in the socket and get to a dentist ASAP. If you delay, it will be too late to reattach it and you will have to look at more costly and painful options to replace it.
East Hull Dental Centre is a family owned dental surgery who will take care of your dental emergency with care. Their experienced staff will ensure that you are well looked after and that your teeth are treated whenever a tooth problem may arise.
