DENTAL
EMERGENCY
The first 30mins is critical
My Dental Team provides the management of:
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Cracked tooth
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Dental Trauma (broken tooth/dislodged tooth)
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Dental infection (pain and swelling)
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Excessive bleeding after extraction
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are some common causes of cracked teeth?
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Hard food diet
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Clenching and grinding habit
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Heavily compromised teeth/teeth that have undergone root canal treatment without the protection of a crown
What should I do if my tooth dislodges after a fall?
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Place the tooth in a bottle of milk/saline if available. Otherwise, to place in mouth.
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Do not wrap in tissue or soak in water
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Do NOT attempt to clean/scrub tooth clean
What are some common causes of dental infection?
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Deep cavities causing nerve to be infected
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Deep crack on tooth hence allowing bacteria to travel into the nerve of tooth
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Gums Infection due to gum disease
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Gum infection due to impacted wisdom tooth
What should I do when I experience excessive bleeding after removal of tooth/teeth?
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Roll up a pieces of sterile gauze, place it over the extraction site and bite firmly on it for 30 minutes.
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Avoid excessive rinsing of mouth.
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Visit your dentist if active bleeding continues