Dental emergencies tend to occur during busy times in our lives, such as the holiday season. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize the risk of oral health issues.
Your emergency dentist in Lindenhurst recommends that you:
- Visit the dentist before the holidays for a checkup and teeth cleaning.
- Brush and floss twice daily or after meals
- Lower your intake of sugary holiday treats whenever possible
- Wear a mouthguard if you participate in holiday football games or other rough activities
- Never use your teeth as tools to open gifts or other packages
- Don't bite into hard or sticky candies directly
Immediate First Aid for Your Dental Emergency
If you have a dental emergency, contact our dental office immediately for guidance. We offer same-day emergency dental care in Lindenhurst!
In the meantime, here are a few helpful first-aid tips to see you through:
- Knocked-Out Tooth: Place the tooth in a cup of saliva or milk to preserve it.
- Oral Pain: If you experience a toothache or pain, we recommend using an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen. You can also apply an ice pack and rinse your mouth with warm salt water.
- Jaw or Gum Swelling: An ice pack can help relieve some swelling until you see the dentist.
- Bleeding: If you have an injury to the tooth with bleeding, you can rinse with warm salt water and gently bite down on gauze.
If you sustain an injury outside the mouth, such as a trauma, we urge you to visit your local emergency room and contact us after you’ve been declared safe!
Common dental emergencies include tooth root infections and oral injuries.
Happy Holidays from the Team at Pearly Place Dental
We want you to enjoy a safe and stress-free holiday. If you would like to arrange a checkup and teeth cleaning beforehand, please call us today at (631) 226-1900.