Your son has always been a great kid – from being polite and thoughtful, to getting good grades at school, to excelling as an athlete, you’re proud of the young man he’s grown into. As proud parents, you support him in the stands today as he takes the field for his college soccer match. Everything is going well – until a loose ball near the goal causes a commotion. Your son tumbles and grabs his mouth as the game stops. Rushing to the field, you see that your son is all right overall, but is missing a tooth. Luckily, you can call White Clay Dental Associates at (302) 444-8985 and they can save your son’s smile.
What Dental Emergencies Does Your Practice Treat?
Dr. Donald Bond and Dr. Timothy Ganfield treat all dental emergencies. Reach out to our office right away if you experience any of the following:
- Knocked-Out Tooth – If you lose a tooth unexpectedly, stay calm. Pick the tooth up by the crown (the part you chew with) and try to place the root (the opposite end) back into the gum gently. If this doesn’t work, place the tooth in a glass of milk and call us immediately.
- Jaw Injury – Perhaps you fell, had a car accident, or were possibly in an altercation – either way, if you have pain in your jaw, we can help. The ER will often miss broken jaws when treating patients, so our office is the first place you should contact if you have a problem with this area of your face.
- Toothache – Although common, toothaches can be serious and even fatal. Pain can often be the result of having something wedged between the teeth, so floss carefully to remove any debris. Rinse with warm salt water. Then, contact our office before the ache turns into an abscess, which can be highly problematic.
- Chipped, Cracked, or Broken Tooth – If you break, chip, or crack a tooth, save all of the parts you can. Rinse your mouth and the other pieces with warm water. Apply a cold compress on the outside of the mouth and contact our dentists as soon as you possible.
- Soft Tissue Injuries – Are you dealing with trauma to the tongue, cheeks, gums, or lips? Rinse out your mouth with warm salt water. Apply a moistened piece of gauze (using the salt water) or a tea bag to the bleeding and hold it in place for 15-20 minutes. You can also try a cold compress on the outside of the mouth at the same time. If the bleeding doesn’t stop, call our team right away or head to the ER.
If you have an emergency, see your dentist in Newark, White Clay Dental Associates – and schedule your appointment today to prevent an urgent situation from occurring in the first place.