No one wants to be in a situation where they are in need of an emergency dentist. However, dental accidents can happen at any given time. As much as you can't anticipate an accident happening, how you respond to it is critical. Here are 4 accidents that require emergency dental care. 

A Knocked-Out Tooth

This is a common accident that may not seem that serious. However, it requires fast action if the dentist is to salvage your tooth. The dentist needs to reattach this tooth within a very short time if it is to survive. However, if you are not close to an emergency dentist, you should try to reattach it as fast as possible. 

Before you reattach the tooth, rinse it in some water to remove any debris and avoid scrubbing the tooth. A dislocated tooth suffers tears on its periodontal ligament tissue, and scrubbing it can result in more damage. Once the tooth is clean, place it back in your mouth to keep it moist. If you're not sure about placing it back in your mouth, you can store it in milk to keep it wet and fresh until you can access an emergency dentist. 

Tooth Fracture

A tooth fracture could be as simple as a painless chip to as major as a major fracture that results in severe and painful tissue damage. Regardless of the severity, a tooth fracture requires emergency dental care. They are a common occurrence that can result in broken, cracked or chipped teeth. It could be a result of poor oral health or a strong impact against your tooth. 

Call your dentist immediately and then proceed to rinse your mouth with warm water to help reduce the swelling. You can also put an ice pack against the cheek covering the impacted area to prevent further swelling as you head over to the dentist. 

If Your Fillings Fall Out

When you lose a filling, the affected area will be exposed to pressure and air. While this doesn't seem like a big deal, the tissue in the exposed area is very delicate and will be hypersensitive to the environment, causing you severe pain. Immediately after you notice that you have lost your filling, call your emergency dentist. 

Mouth Tissue Laceration

Mouth tissue injuries can be very serious. It could occur when you get laceration and cuts inside your mouth. To clean the wound, you should rinse your mouth with warm water. To prevent further blood loss, apply pressure to the afflicted area and call your emergency dentist. If left untreated, a mouth laceration can lead to an abscess, causing painful swelling filled with pus. 

You can prevent dental accidents by observing precautions such as wearing a mouthguard during physical activity. Stay away from hard foods if you have extra sensitive teeth and keep an emergency dentist's contact on standby. For more information, reach out to an emergency dentist. 

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