What to Do in a Dental Emergency?

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A dental emergency guide outlines steps to take for different issues like facial swelling, knocked out teeth, broken teeth, bleeding mouth, gum abscesses, and concludes with thanking the reader.

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This document provides information about dental services offered by a dental department. It summarizes various routine and cosmetic dental procedures like examinations, cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures, root canals, teeth whitening, orthodontics, implants and pediatric care. It also lists the consultants available in specialties like oral surgery, prosthodontics, endodontics and orthodontics.

Space maintainer blog

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Removable and fixed space maintainers are custom-made dental appliances used to maintain space for permanent teeth when a milk tooth is lost prematurely. Space maintainers prevent the movement of adjacent teeth into the empty space. Removable space maintainers are made of acrylic and can be removed by the patient, while fixed space maintainers have wire components and cannot be removed. It is important to properly clean removable space maintainers when not in the mouth and visit the dentist regularly to ensure fixed space maintainers remain clean until the permanent tooth erupts.

Tooth Injuries

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Tooth injuries can occur from falls, accidents, and other incidents, causing teeth to chip, crack, become partially dislodged, or removed from the socket entirely. Signs of injuries include visible damage, tooth discoloration after a concussion, and pain when tapped. Fractures may cause sensitivity to hot/cold and increased pain. Management depends on the injury - avulsed teeth should be gently cleaned and replaced in the socket if possible, or stored in liquid; chipped teeth fragments should be saved and the patient seen by a dentist; and loosened or displaced teeth should be stabilized in the proper position with a splint or pressure until dental care can be received.

Avulsion injuries blog

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Avulsion is when a tooth is completely knocked out of its socket. Common causes are collisions, falls, road accidents, protruding front teeth, and sports. If a tooth is avulsed, stay calm, handle the tooth by the crown only and rinse it in water. Try placing it back in the socket and biting down. Otherwise, store it in milk and go to the dentist immediately. The dentist will evaluate if replanting is possible and may perform a root canal. Correcting malocclusion or wearing protective gear for sports can prevent such injuries.

Benefits of teeth whitening

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Tips to Prevent Sensitive Teeth • Brush your teeth with desensitizing toothpaste. Use a soft bristled toothbrush. Brush gently with correct a tooth brushing technique. • Avoid frequent intake of highly acidic food or drinks such as fruit juices, sports drinks, soft drinks, yogurt, wine, etc., to prevent tooth erosion. • Prevent tooth grinding by using nightguard while sleeping. Nightguard is very effective to control teeth grinding. • Maintain good oral hygiene by brushing teeth twice a day and using dental floss daily to thoroughly remove the dental plaque in between the teeth.