Vicktor Hassen

Hello everyone! My name is Vicktor and I have been in the dental feild for well over 25 years. I love my job and helping out all of my paitients. However, i find it a bit scary sometimes when I learn that most of them are unaware that dental emergencies which require immidiate treatment and attention can arrise, and that there are places to get that immideate treament. That is why I have taken the time to make this post about emergency dentist san diego./ So, let me begin by sharing and awesome bit of info as to how you can find these places. This comes from the people over at brightrow.com "Dental Care Emergencies

Any injury to the teeth or gums can be potentially serious and should not be ignored. Ignoring a dental problem can increase the risk of permanent damage as well as the need for more extensive and expensive treatment down the road. Here are some ways to help temporarily alleviate your dental discomforts.

The information below is offered as information only and not as professional advice. Please consult your dental professional for such advice.

Toothache
Chipped or broken teeth
Knocked-out tooth
Extruded (partially dislodged) tooth
Lost filling
Lost crown
Broken braces wires
Loose brackets and bands
Abscess
Injury to the gums, tongue, cheeks and lips that result in bleeding

Toothache

First, thoroughly rinse your mouth with warm water. Use dental floss to remove any lodged food. If your mouth is swollen, apply a cold compress to the outside of your mouth or cheek. Never put aspirin or any other painkiller against the gums near the aching tooth because it may burn the gum tissue. See your dentist as soon as possible.

Chipped or broken teeth

Save any pieces. Rinse the mouth using warm water; rinse any broken pieces. If there's bleeding, apply pressure with a piece of gauze to the area for about 10 minutes or until the bleeding stops. Apply a cold compress to the outside of the mouth, cheek, or lip near the broken/chipped tooth to keep any swelling down and relieve pain. See your dentist as soon as possible.

Knocked-out tooth

Retrieve the tooth, hold it by the crown (the part that is usually exposed in the mouth), and rinse off the tooth root with water if it's dirty. Do not scrub it or remove an