Emergency Treatment Brooklyn, NY

Rinse the mouth with warm water and apply a cold compress over the facial area to reduce swelling following the injury. Locate the broken tooth structure, if possible, and contact our office right away.  

Symptoms resulting from cold or canker sores are usually temporarily alleviated with over-the-counter medications. If sores persist, call our office.

To stop any bleeding that may have occurred, apply firm and gentle pressure to the bleeding area with a piece of gauze or a cloth. If the bleeding does not resolve after fifteen minutes of firm pressure to the area with gauze or a cloth, please visit the emergency room for further assessment and management. Ice may be applied to any areas that exhibit bruising or swelling.

Locate the tooth and make sure to handle the tooth by the crown (top part) and not by the root (the bottom part). Gently and quickly rinse the tooth (do not scrub the tooth or use soap). If possible, replace the tooth in the socket that it was knocked out of. If this is not possible, place the tooth in a glass of milk or, if milk is not available, place the tooth in a container with the child’s saliva. Contact our office immediately. Please remember that baby teeth should NOT be replaced if knocked out!

The loose band may need to be gently and carefully removed at home or removed in the office depending on the situation. Call our office for guidance on how to proceed when a band is loose.

Tie the mouth closed with a tie or towel tied around the head and go to the emergency room immediately.

Gently clean around the aching tooth with warm salt water and rinse the mouth to remove any food that may be stuck between the teeth. Acetaminophen may be taken to temporarily alleviate tooth pain. Do not place aspirin on the aching tooth or on the gums. Apply a cold compress to the area if your child’s face begins to swell. If the pain persists for more than a day, contact our office for an appointment.