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Prompt treatment for toothaches, injuries, and unexpected dental emergencies.
FIRST AID FOR DENTAL EMERGENCIES
Toothache
Clean the area around the sore tooth thoroughly. Rinse the mouth vigorously with warm salt water or use dental floss to dislodge trapped food or debris. DO NOT place aspirin on the gum or on the aching tooth. If face is swollen, apply a cold compress. Take Motrin for pain and see a dentist as soon as possible.
Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek
Apply ice to bruised areas. If there is bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure with a clean gauze or cloth. If bleeding does not stop after 15 minutes or it cannot be controlled by simple pressure, take the child to a hospital emergency room.
Broken Tooth
Rinse dirt from injured area with warm water. Place cold compresses over the face in the area of injury. Locate and save any broken tooth fragments. If the chip is severe enough to expose the nerve of the tooth (usually seen as a red dot inside the crown of the tooth) seek immediate dental treatment.
Knocked-Out Permanent Tooth
Find the tooth. Handle the tooth by the top (crown), not the root portion. You may rinse the tooth, but DO NOT clean or handle the tooth unnecessarily. Try to reinsert it in its socket. Have he child hold the tooth in place by biting on a clean gauze or cloth. If you cannot reinsert the tooth, transport the tooth in a cup containing milk. See a dentist IMMEDIATELY! Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth.
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Manhasset Office
800 Community Drive, Suite 200
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 869-9500
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North Fork Office
44655 County Rd. 48
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 937-3700
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Brooklyn Office
62 2nd Place
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 797-5437
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