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Toothache |
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| Clean the area around the tooth thoroughly and dislodge any trapped foods with floss. Rinse with warm salt water gently. If there are any signs of facial swelling, apply a cold compress, give chidren's Tylenol or acetaminophen, Motrin, or Advil or ibuprofen for pain and visit your pediatric dentist as soon as possible. |
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Knocked-out Permanent Tooth |
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| Find the tooth and hold its top or crown, not the root portion. Rinse the tooth in cool running water just enough to remove any dirt or dust and gently replace in the socket. Have the child hold the tooth in placeby biting on a clean gauze or cloth while you hurry to see your dentist. If replacing is difficult, IMMEDIATELY transport the tooth to a dentist in a cup containing milk or water. For this dental emergency,TIME is a critical factor. DO NOT replace knocked out baby teeth, because it can damage still developing permanent tooth buds. |
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Broken Tooth |
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| If a fragment is found, bring it to the dentist immediately. Should you see any bleeding in surrounding gums, cheek, or tongue, apply firm pressure with clean gauze or cloth. If bleeding persists after 15 minutes of simple pressure, take your child to a hospital emergency room. |
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Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek |
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| Rinse off any dirt from injured area with warm water. Place cold compresses over the face in the injury area. Locate and save any broken tooth fragments. Immediate dental attention is necessary. |
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Broken Braces and Wire |
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| Take out the broken appliance or wire if it can be removed easily. If not, cover its sharp protruding portion with gauze, cloth or chewing gum. If a wire is stuck in the soft tissue, DO NOT remove it and take your child to a dentist immediately. Loose or broken appliances or wires that do not bother the childusually do not require emergency attention. |
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Cold or Canker Sore |
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| Usually over-the-counter preparations give relief. Some serious disease may begin as sores, so visit your pediatric dentist if these sores persist for more than two weeks. |
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Bleeding After Baby Tooth Falls Out |
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| Place a fold of clean gauze or cloth over the bleeding area. Have the child bite on it with firm pressure. If bleeding persists after 15 minutes of simple pressure,take your child to the dentist. |
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