1. Emergency Dental Care in Oklahoma
Dental emergencies are very common and need to be taken care of rather
quickly. Some of the most common dental emergencies are: a knocked out
tooth, chipped teeth, lost fillings, tooth aches, and lost caps.
In the case of a knocked out tooth there must be due care taken in order for
the tooth to be replaced. First, the injured person must make it to the dentist
within an hour for the best chance of saving the tooth. Second, the tooth
must be put into a small container of milk to help preserve while en route to
the dentist.
If a tooth has been chipped or broken, the injured person has more time
than if it was dislodged. What first must be done in a chipped tooth situation
is one must find and save the chipped off portion of the tooth. They must
rinse out there mouth and make sure that there is no bleeding occurring
around the effected area. Finally, they must apply ice to prevent swelling and
see a dentist to have to tooth fixed.
If a person has lost a filling, which is very common, no immediate worrying
needs to be assumed. The person must rinse out their mouth so there are no
particles inside the cavity, then they should arrange a dentist appointment
soon to have it filled again.
One of the other emergencies is a toothache, which can be very painful. In
the case of a toothache, the afflicted person should apply ice to numb the
area as well as prevent any swelling. Once that is taken care of, they should
see a dentist as soon as possible to make sure the area causing pain is not a
bacterial infection. An infection could lead to more serious problems if left
untreated.
The final instance of the more common dental emergencies is when a cap is
lost. This should be treated within 48 hours of occurring by seeing a dentist
to have a new cap placed. Do not let the afflicted and exposed area come in
contact with too many foods or liquids because it could lead to pain. Of
course there are other dental emergencies such as a root canal or rotted
tooth that must be pulled, but the five mentioned above are the most
commonly treated.
For emergency dental care in Oklahoma, Dr. Kirby treats the entire family at
his dentistry – Classen Family Dentistry. If you have an emergency, just
simply contact the office and alert them to your situation. The staff will
prepare for your arrival and treatment.
Learn more about emergency dental care and how you can be evaluated
quickly by going online to http://classenfamilydentistry.com/