There are steps you can take to make sure that your teeth will last a lifetime. You can brush twice a day, and floss before bed. You can eat a healthy, balanced diet, avoid sugar in your drinks and snacks, avoid tobacco, and you can see your dentist for regular cleanings and exams.You can do all of those things, and still have an accident or a trauma that injures your teeth or your mouth. You might even damage a tooth by simply biting down on a hard piece of food.
If you have a dental emergency, you should contact our office, David B. Fisher D.D.S. in Bellaire, Texas, at (713) 667-8080. We’ll make an appointment for you to see our dentist, Dr. David B. Fisher as soon as possible. Until we can see you, there are steps you can take to deal with the situation.
If your child has a baby tooth knocked out, it cannot be replaced. However, your child should still Dr. David B. Fisher so that he can check for any further damage. If a permanent tooth has been lost, do not handle it by the root. But you should rinse it off and see if it can be placed back into the socket. If you can, place it back in the socket and hold it in place by gently biting down on it through a clean piece of gauze, or a moist tea bag. If you can’t do that, you should keep the tooth moist by placing it in a tooth-preserving solution, milk, or between your cheek and gums. If your tooth has been partially dislodged, leave it in the socket.
If you crack a tooth, rinse the area with warm water and use a cold compress to combat the swelling and pain. The same steps will work if you chip a tooth, and you should also try to save the pieces, if you can.
If you are suffering from a toothache, rinse your mouth with warm water, and use floss to remove anything that may be stuck between your teeth.
If you are in any pain, use a cold compress, or an over-the-counter pain reliever,
Again, if you have a dental emergency, contact our office for dentist in Houston, and we will get schedule an appointment for you as soon as we can.