It’s hard to keep your wits about you during any kind of emergency. That’s why it’s smart to know what to do beforehand. Calling us at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco is always a good bet.
Let’s discuss what you should and shouldn’t do if you have a tooth-related emergency.
Broken Tooth
DON’T throw away any tooth fragments.
DON’T wait to see a dentist.
DO rinse mouth with warm water. If the area is bleeding, put a piece of gauze on it (carefully!).
Lost Filling
DON’T ignore it.
DON’T let food get stuck in the hole.
DON’T chew on the tooth.
Call our office to schedule an appointment right away.
Broken Crowns
DON’T lose the crown.
DON’T use all-purpose or “super” glue to cement it back on the tooth. You can try denture adhesive to keep it in place temporarily until you can get to your urgent care dentist.
Knocked-out Tooth
DON’T touch the root of the tooth.
DON’T clean off any tissue attached to it.
If the tooth gets dirty, DON’T scrub the tooth. You can rinse it gently with warm water.
If a tooth is knocked out, it may be successfully re-implanted if done swiftly.
While it’s important that you visit your urgent care dentist regardless of the type of emergency, in the case of a knocked-out tooth, it’s crucial that you come immediately!
Emergency dentistry is among our services at Steven T. Cutbirth DDS in Waco. Patients from Woodway, Hewitt, and Robinson also come to us for complete general dentistry. Schedule your next checkup today!
Contact Steven T. Cutbirth DDS:
254-772-5420
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
1613 Lake Success Dr
Waco, Texas
76710