oral emergency | MI Roots Family Dental https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com Sun, 01 Oct 2017 05:40:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Smile Basics: Oral Emergencies https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/smile-basics-oral-emergencies/ Sun, 01 Oct 2017 05:40:45 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=412 If you ever suffer from an oral emergency, they can alter your smile in an instant. However, with effective treatment planning and emergency prevention techniques, you have a much greater chance of saving your smile and limiting any damage that may arise. If you have suffered an oral emergency that has resulted in catastrophic damage [...]

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]]> If you ever suffer from an oral emergency, they can alter your smile in an instant. However, with effective treatment planning and emergency prevention techniques, you have a much greater chance of saving your smile and limiting any damage that may arise.

If you have suffered an oral emergency that has resulted in catastrophic damage to your jaw, do not panic. If a tooth has been knocked out, there may be a chance it can still be saved. Immediately find the tooth and place it in a tooth-saving liquid such as Save-A-Tooth or milk. Once stored in a liquid, take the tooth to your dentist where he may be able to reinsert it once again back into your mouth. If the tooth dries out, you won’t have very much success with it being reinserted.

If you have suffered from a tooth that was knocked loose, make sure to clean the area around the tooth if bleeding is present. Apply gauze pads to stop the bleeding. Rinse out the area of any debris to prevent the rise of infections.

If you notice signs of damage to your smile, fortunately, it can be treated. MI Roots Family Dental remains committed to your oral health. You are welcome to book an appointment with us by calling 616-453-0002. Stop by our dentist office in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Dr. Joseph Szymczak and our team will give you the treatment you need. Don’t delay, now is the best time to upgrade your smile.

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]]> A Knocked-Out Tooth Needs Immediate First Aid and Professional Treatment https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/a-knocked-out-tooth-needs-immediate-first-aid-and-professional-treatment/ Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:05:23 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=373 A hard blow to the face or another form of oral trauma can sometimes carry so much force that it can avulse or knock a tooth out of its socket. Should this befall you, providing quality first aid while seeking professional treatment can help you manage pain and potentially improve your treatment options. To aid [...]

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]]> A hard blow to the face or another form of oral trauma can sometimes carry so much force that it can avulse or knock a tooth out of its socket. Should this befall you, providing quality first aid while seeking professional treatment can help you manage pain and potentially improve your treatment options. To aid in this endeavor, Dr. Joseph Szymczak offers the following care instructions.

The first step is to assess the extent of the damage. If there is blood or debris in your mouth, you can rinse them away with lukewarm saltwater. This will help soothe injured gums and help you get a clear view of the situation.

It might be possible for Dr. Joseph Szymczak to implant the tooth back into the socket. For this to have any hope of success, the tooth must be whole and alive.

You can keep the tooth alive by holding it between your cheek and gums or you can use a tooth-preservation product. This is a canister filled with a specially formulated nourishing gel. You simply place the knocked-out tooth in the jar and seal it. The nourishing gel will keep it alive long enough for Dr. Joseph Szymczak to assess the situation and recommend a course of treatment.

Should any elements of the tooth remain in the socket, Dr. Joseph Szymczak will most likely have to extract them. After your gums have healed, Dr. Joseph Szymczak can help you decide if you want to have a dental bridge or a dental implant installed to restore the tooth.

If you’ve suffered a knocked-out tooth in Grand Rapids, Michigan, you should not delay in calling 616-453-0002 to schedule treatment at MI Roots Family Dental.

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