Columbus Family Dental

Dental Emergencies

Accidents happen. Call our office at (920) 344-3568 if you need to see your dentist. Our doctors are usually able to see patients with emergencies within 24 hours.

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If you are experiencing a dental emergency, call our office. If the office isn’t open, our doctors are on call at all times at (920) 344-3568.

Our practice also provides the highest quality services for restoring mouths that have been damaged by dental disease and injury and common problems that require cosmetic dentistry. Our primary goal for our patients is to achieve and maintain optimum oral health by utilizing advances in technologies and today’s latest techniques.

TOOTHACHE

Begin by cleaning around the sore tooth meticulously. Using warm salt water, rinse the mouth to displace any food trapped between teeth. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you use aspirin on the aching tooth or on the gum. In the event of facial swelling, apply a cold compress to the area. For temporary pain relief, acetaminophen is recommended. See a dentist as soon as possible.

CUT OR BITTEN TONGUE, LIP OR CHEEK

Ice can be applied to any bruised areas. For bleeding, apply firm (but gentle) pressure with sterile gauze or a clean cloth. If the bleeding does not stop with pressure or continues after 15 minutes, go to an emergency room.

BROKEN BRACES AND WIRES

Remove a broken appliance only if it comes out easily. If it is lodged or painful to remove, cover any protruding edges with wax, cotton balls, gauze or chewing gum. DO NOT REMOVE any wire caught in the gums, cheek or tongue; see a dentist immediately. Emergency attention is usually not required for loose or broken appliances that cause no discomfort.

BROKEN TOOTH

Rinse the area with warm water. Put a cold compress over the facial area of the injury. Recover any broken tooth fragments. Get immediate dental attention.

POSSIBLE BROKEN JAW

In the event of jaw injury, tie the mouth closed with a towel, tie or handkerchief. Go immediately to an emergency room for medical attention.

BLEEDING AFTER LOSS OF BABY TOOTH

Fold a piece of gauze and place it (tightly) over the bleeding area. Bite down on the gauze for 15 minutes; if bleeding continues, see a dentist.

COLD OR CANKER SORES

Over-the-counter medications will usually provide temporary relief. If sores persist, make an appointment to visit your dentist at Prarie Lakes Dental.

KNOCKED OUT PERMANENT TOOTH

Recover the tooth, making sure to hold it by the crown (top) and not the root end. Rinse, but do not clean or handle the tooth more than necessary. Reinsert the tooth in the socket and hold it in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk or water. Because time is essential, see a dentist immediately.

“Dr. Adam answered my urgent call 10 minutes before closing and agreed to see my son who had major trauma to his teeth. Dr. Adam was very helpful and got us the help we need. Could not be more grateful!”

Emily, Google review

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Call our office at (920) 623-5559 during business hours to reach one of our doctors. For after hours emergencies call (920) 344-3568. Learn more about our doctors and their specialties here:

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