TOOTH KNOCKED OUT
Save the tooth or tooth pieces in contact lens solution, milk or water. For persistent bleeding apply pressure with a cool wet compress or tea bag. Do not clean the tooth or damaged area. Avoid smoking, spitting or drinking through a straw to allow for clot formation. See your dentist immediately for assessment. Time is crucial for successful permanent tooth replantation.

FRACTURED/BROKEN TOOTH
Keep the area clean by gently massaging the area with a soft toothbrush and/or rinsing with mouthwash or warm salt water. If bleeding is present and persists, apply pressure with a cool wet compress or a tea bag. Do not remove the loose tooth fragments. Avoid eating hard foods. Save all pieces of tooth or filling and see your dentist immediately. Take appropriate pain medication if necessary.

TOOTHACHE
Avoid cold, hot, biting or sweets in affected area. If pain becomes spontaneous and severe or swelling is associated with the area, apply cold compresses and contact your dentist immediately. Take appropriate pain medication if necessary.

At our practice if a dental emergency arises outside office hours, we have a Doctor/Assistant team on call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 519-941-5801.

New patients are always welcome! If you are wondering whether or not we accept new patients the answer is yes! We not only accept them, we encourage them. A vibrant patient base helps our practice maintain the newest technologies for the very best of dental treatment.

TEETHING PAIN
Soothe with ice chips wrapped in a wet cloth. Use of appropriate pain medication and cool teething gel can be helpful but do not overuse. If fever is associated see your physician.

LOOSE BABY TOOTH
Allow children to gently wiggle their own loose baby tooth. Do not use excessive force.

WISDOM TOOTH
Keep the area clean by gently massaging the area with a soft toothbrush and/or rinsing with mouthwash or warm salt water. If pain becomes spontaneous and severe or jaw swelling is associated with the area, apply cold compresses and contact your dentist immediately. Take appropriate pain medication if necessary. Avoid smoking.

BITTEN TONGUE, CHEEK OR LIP
Gently clean the area with a cool, wet cloth. To control swelling apply crushed ice compress. If bleeding is present and persists, apply pressure with cool wet compress or teabag. If bleeding still persists, then seek immediate medical attention. Take appropriate pain medication if necessary.

BLEEDING GUMS
Bleeding gums is often associated with gum disease. Proper brushing and flossing is needed to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If bleeding persists contact your dentist.

GUM BOIL
Keep the area clean by gently massaging with a soft toothbrush and/or rinsing with mouthwash or warm salt water. Do not try to puncture or pop the gum boil. See your dentist immediately for proper assessment. Take appropriate pain medication if necessary.

CANKER SORES
Keep the area clean by gently massaging with a soft toothbrush and/or rinsing with mouthwash or warm salt water. It is important to keep the area clean to avoid infection. Avoid hot, spicy or acidic foods and liquids. Healing should occur in 10-14 days, if not, see your dentist. Take appropriate pain medication if necessary.

DO NOT apply pain medication directly to affected area.