Emergency cases can appear and you might not have access to a dentist or hospital. Here we present you some pretty common problems and how to deal with them.
Toothache:
- Take appropriate painkiller.
- Visit your dentist as soon as possible.
Object wedged between teeth:
- Try to remove the object with dental floss. Use thread carefully to avoid damaging the gums.
- If you can not remove the object, see your dentist.
- Do not try to remove the object with a sharp or pointed instrument.
Extracted tooth(tooth that fell from its position):
- Visit the dentist with the tooth.
- Place the tooth in milk, if available.
- Do not attempt to touch, touch or clean the ekgomfomeno tooth or mouth.
- Visit the dentist immediately.
Broken tooth:
- Gently clean the injured area with warm water.
- Apply pressure to the bleeding area with a clean cloth.
- Visit the dentist immediately.
Biting Lip or tongue:
- Apply pressure to the area if bleeding with a clean cloth.
- If bleeding continues, visit the nearest hospital.
Athina Tsiorva