Most people do not know how to handle dental emergencies, and they do the wrong things which results in unnecessarily expensive treatment, or even the permanent damage or loss of the tooth. A dentist in Leeds gives tips on how to handle these emergencies so that the patient suffers as less discomfort as possible, while keeping a great chance of not losing the tooth.
The most common problem that people suffer from is toothache. This can easily become an emergency situation if the pain is severe, and a person can be unable to do anything until the pain is made to go away. Many people place a tablet of any painkiller against the gum in the hope that the pain will subside, but it will only burn the gum. It would be a better idea to clean the mouth with warm water and to apply a cold compress from outside in order to bring down any swelling.
If a tooth has been broken in an accident, it is necessary to visit the doctor immediately. Before that, the mouth has to be cleaned very gently with warm water. The tooth has to be rinsed but not scrubbed, and inserted into the socket for the trip to the dentist. If that is not possible, it can be carried in a container of milk.
Any tooth problem needs to be treated by a good dentist as soon as possible, before it flares up and becomes the cause of a lot of pain and expenditure.
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