What To Do in Dental Emergencies

Dental emergencies can occur at any time – at home, school, work, or during recreational activities. Being prepared can increase your chances of a positive outcome. Dental emergencies cannot be treated at home, but first aid can stabilize your situation until you are able to reach our dentist in Huntington Beach.

Your dental first aid kit should contain:

1. A tooth preservation kit to protect a tooth that has been knocked-out
Avoid touching the root of the tooth, and gently rinse it clean of any debris before putting it in the tooth preservation kit. Do not put the tooth in tap water. If you do not have a tooth preservation kit, it can also go in a glass of milk. You need to seek dental care as soon as possible.

2. Sterile gauze and ice packs
Gauze can be used to stop the bleeding of a knocked-out tooth or soft tissue injury, while ice packs can soothe the pain of a toothache and relieve the swelling that can accompany dental injuries.

3. Dental floss
Floss can be used to clean around teeth to remove debris that is stuck between teeth or between the gums and tooth, which can help relieve pain.

4. Over-the-counter pain medication
This can be taken to relieve the discomfort of a toothache.

5. An emergency number
This will help you get in contact with our team faster and ensure you get the treatment you need as soon as possible.

Call us today to schedule your appointment with our emergency dentist.