Miscellaneous

04/12/2005
Most visits to the dentist are for routine care, but in emergency situations, seeking immediate care may be the most important dental visit you’ll ever make. The following article discusses the many dental emergencies that might occur and the steps you should take to minimize pain and damage. Emergencies that are specifically addressed include teeth that are knocked out (evulsed), forced out of position (extruded), or broken (fractured). Other emergencies include cuts to lips, gums or cheeks. This article points out emergencies that require immediate dental care within 30 minutes and provides guidelines for those that should be referred to a hospital emergency room.

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