, highlights some of the most common childhood dental emergencies and advises on how to manage them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhat is a dental emergency?<\/b><\/p>\n
A dental emergency is a situation that requires immediate attention. Certain injuries to your teeth and surrounding soft tissues can become serious, leading to further damage. It is essential to contact your dentist immediately or go to the emergency room for treatment of a dental emergency.<\/span><\/p>\nNot all dental problems are emergencies. But if you have uncontrolled bleeding, persistent pain that does not subside with medications or broken facial bones, you need dental emergency care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhat is considered a dental emergency?<\/b><\/p>\n
The following conditions are considered as dental emergencies:<\/strong><\/p>\nPersistent toothache<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCommon causes<\/strong>\n\nDental decay<\/span><\/li>\nTooth fractures\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nDental trauma<\/span><\/li>\nWisdom teeth eruption\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nManagement\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nGargle your mouth with warm salt water<\/span><\/li>\nApply a cold compress to the affected area to reduce swelling<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTooth avulsion (knocked-out tooth)<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCommon causes<\/strong>\n\nTrauma\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nFall\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nManagement<\/strong>\n\nDo not touch the roots, and handle the crown carefully<\/span><\/li>\nRinse the tooth to remove debris without scrubbing the tooth<\/span><\/li>\nSubmerge the tooth in milk or saliva until you reach the dental office<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDental intrusion (tooth pushed into the jawbone)<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCauses:<\/strong>\n\nExtreme forces from trauma<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nManagement:<\/strong>\n\nRinse the child’s mouth with cold water\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nPlace ice packs to reduce swelling<\/span><\/li>\nOffer painkillers to relieve pain<\/span><\/li>\nSeek emergency dental care<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTooth luxation\/Extrusion\/Lateral displacement (tooth displacement)<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCauses<\/strong>\n\nFractures and trauma<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nManagement<\/strong>\n\nPlace a cold compress on the affected area<\/span><\/li>\nOffer pain relief medication<\/span><\/li>\nConsult your dentist immediately\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOther emergencies include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nCrown fracture<\/span><\/li>\nRoot fracture<\/span><\/li>\nDental concussion<\/span><\/li>\nInjured cheek, lip, and tongue<\/span><\/li>\nFractured jaw<\/span><\/li>\nHead trauma<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIt is essential to not panic and handle these emergencies with a calm and cool mind. Knowing the necessary management tips can help protect the teeth and soft tissues from further damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nConclusion<\/b><\/p>\n
A dental emergency is any injury to your mouth that causes uncontrolled bleeding, persistent pain, or a broken tooth that may impair your oral form and function. Children are more susceptible to injury due to being hyperactive and always involved in some sort of play. Left untreated, a dental emergency can lead to further damage and complications. Thus, prompt and timely treatment is crucial.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You may be stuck in a situation when you experience tooth mobility, excessive bleeding, or<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1093,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[83,2],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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