Call Us with Dental Emergencies
You might be familiar with medical emergency rooms from TV shows, but dental emergencies don’t often get the same spotlight despite being just as urgent. Dr. A understands this and is ready to provide emergency dental care in The Woodlands for such situations. Dental emergencies demand immediate attention, whether an accident that knocks out or breaks a tooth, significant oral bleeding, or sudden symptoms like a throbbing toothache or swelling. If you think you might face a dental emergency, even if uncertain, Dr. A encourages you to call the office immediately for advice.
Some Tips for Common Dental Emergencies
Always call us in emergencies, but there are some self-care steps to take before you do:
- Foreign objects: Gently try removing them with dental floss.
- Trauma: Rinse the mouth, apply a cold compress, and control bleeding with gauze.
- Lost teeth: Place knocked-out teeth immediately in milk or saliva.
- Severe toothache: Try rinsing your mouth with warm saltwater to dislodge any trapped food.
- Facial swelling: Apply a cold compress and take over-the-counter acetaminophen (as directed) to relieve pain temporarily.
- Broken Wires/Braces: Don’t cut or snip anything! Move any uncomfortable pieces to a less inconvenient position and cover them with sterile cotton or wax if necessary.
- Pain from cold/canker sores: Take over-the-counter acetaminophen (as directed) to relieve pain temporarily.
- Abscesses: These infections, usually near the gumline, can spread further into the body if not treated properly; try acetaminophen for the initial pain.
How We Can Help in an Emergency
The most important thing we can do for you in a dental emergency is listen carefully when you call so we can ask the right questions. Count on us for a caring and empathetic ear. Stay calm when you call, and we’ll give you fast advice on things like stopping bleeding, reducing pain, and knowing what to do about teeth that have become loose or been knocked out. We’ll also get you scheduled to see Dr. A.