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It\u2019s the last thing on your mind that day. You\u2019re too busy thinking about the stack of work on your desk that won\u2019t stop piling. As you grab your bag and coat you start heading towards the door until you hear a loud thud and a cry.<\/p>\n
Your 8-year-old daughter runs to you for comfort and you notice blood dripping from her mouth. As you look in her mouth, she shows you the tooth in her hand. Do you know what to do in this situation? Your emergency dentist in Nashville sure does.<\/p>\n
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The good news is if the tooth is properly cared for and taken to a dentist immediately, the chances of it being reinserted and preserved are much higher. When it comes to knocked out teeth, you\u2019ll need to make sure it isn\u2019t stuck in the jaw before you begin these steps.<\/p>\n
After finding the tooth, pick it up from the crown and avoid touching the roots. Before gently rinsing the tooth, place a towel or washcloth over the drain to avoid losing the tooth. Do not scrub or remove any tissue attached to the tooth. After rinsing, attempt to gently place it back into its socket. If this doesn\u2019t work, place the tooth in a container of saltwater or milk. Milk prevents the cells on the root of the tooth from swelling and bursting like they do in water, so this liquid is preferred.<\/p>\n
Call your dentist as soon as possible. The longer you wait to reinsert the tooth the less chance it will be viable for your socket.<\/p>\n
Keep in mind if your tooth chips but you feel no pain, it doesn\u2019t necessarily classify as an emergency. You\u2019ll just need to be careful you don\u2019t chip it further while eating. However, if there is pain, swelling, or bleeding, it is likely an emergency.<\/p>\n
Start by rinsing your mouth with warm water followed by a cold compress to reduce any facial swelling. If your pain is significant, take an acetaminophen such as Tylenol to alleviate it before you visit your dentist. Once you arrive, the dentist will take an X-ray and evaluate the damage done to the tooth. If the soft tissue is damaged, a root canal may be recommended. If the pulp is not damaged, you may only need a crown to cover the damage tooth.<\/p>\n
If you notice your tooth is moving out of place, call your dentist for an emergency visit right away. In the meantime, try to gently push the tooth back into place using your finger. If it doesn\u2019t stay, do not force it, as this could cause it to fall out completely. After you arrive, the dentist may try to splint the tooth to adjacent teeth to keep it stabilized.<\/p>\n
Be one step ahead of emergencies with your dentist in Nashville. Don\u2019t hesitate to contact him after your next dental injury!<\/p>\n
Dr. James Kirby<\/a> earned his undergraduate degree at Lipscomb University followed by his dental degree from the University of Tennessee in Memphis. When an emergency appears, you can trust your dentist knows how to handle it. Feel free to call him at (615) 327-2123 or visit his\u00a0website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It\u2019s the last thing on your mind that day. You\u2019re too busy thinking about the stack of work on your desk that won\u2019t stop piling. As you grab your bag and coat you start heading towards the door until you hear a loud thud and a cry. Your 8-year-old daughter runs to you for comfort […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-100","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n