What To Do In Dental Emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
Fractured jaw
A
Immobilize jaw. Got to dentist or ER.
2
Q
Broken or chipped tooth
A
Save tooth parts, see dentist.
3
Q
Abscessed tooth or gum
A
Take pain reliever, see dentist
4
Q
Toothache or lost filling
A
Take pain reliever, see dentist
5
Q
Broken crown
A
Save pieces of crown, see dentist
6
Q
Knocked-out tooth
A
Pick up tooth by crown, not roots, place in mouth, see dentist
7
Q
Broken brace wire
A
Cover end of wire with cotton ball, beeswax, or gauze, see dentist
8
Q
Bleeding gums
A
May be sign of gum disease, see dentist
