What Should You Do When You Encounter Emergencies?

Due to COVID-19, we recommend that you do not leave the house except for emergencies. So, what are these emergencies and what should you do when you encounter them?

My tooth hurts

• If your tooth hurts for a short time when you eat something hot or cold, what causes the pain? Stay away from this factor.
• Brush your teeth regularly twice a day. Before going to bed, clean the interface with dental floss, then brush and floss again.
• If your pain does not go away, you should consult a dentist as soon as possible, using a painkiller containing paracetamol (unless you are allergic) after following the above procedures.
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• If you have another existing disease, please consult your doctor before using medication.
• If you have fever, swelling and weakness, be sure to consult your dentist.

At home. Methods to Relieve Tooth Pain

• You can put ice in a clean bag or cloth and press it on the painful area from the outside. Apply by pressing for 20 minutes and taking a break for 20 minutes.
• You can drop some clove oil on cotton and apply it on the aching tooth.
• Turmeric has antiseptic properties. Mix turmeric powder with water to make a paste. Apply it on the aching tooth.
• Brew the sage and warm the water. Gargle your mouth with this water.
• Compress fresh mint on your aching tooth.
• Mix 1-2 teaspoons of salt and 1-2 tablespoons of vinegar into 1 glass of warm water. Gargle your mouth with this water.
• Mix 2-3 teaspoons of tea tree oil into 1 glass of warm water. Gargle your mouth with this water.

My wisdom tooth hurts

• Make sure to brush your teeth regularly. Apply methods to relieve toothache at home. If the pain does not go away, be sure to consult your dentist.

I wake up in the morning with my teeth clenched.

• Malmilk and chamomile tea to relieve your joint pain. After drinking a relaxing tea such as , apply a warm towel or hot water bottle to the painful joint. The pain will ease within 1-2 days
• For the pain that may occur in your teeth as a result of clenching your teeth, you can apply one of the methods to relieve toothache at home.

My tooth has abscessed

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If your tooth is abscessed, you should immediately consult a dentist.

My gums are bleeding

• Brushing your gums If the result is one-time bleeding, there is no need for any treatment.
• If the bleeding occurs on its own and there is swelling, there may be inflammation. You should see a dentist.
• If you have receding gums, you can choose toothpastes that protect your gums.

My teeth are loose

• In case of loose teeth in children, it is sufficient to pay attention to oral hygiene.
• For adults, a dentist should be consulted.

I have a complaint about my prosthesis strong>

• If your denture is hitting your mouth, you can rest your mouth by removing it at times other than eating.
• If your crown is broken, sensitivity may occur on your teeth. Be sure to brush and gargle regularly. Do not try to glue the broken veneer with an adhesive.

I have a complaint about my braces

• If your bracket comes off on a single tooth, it does not cause a problem. .
• If your braces have become dislodged and the tip is sinking into your cheek, the part sinking into the cheek can be cut and removed with nail scissors that have been thoroughly sterilized with disinfectant. While doing this, care should be taken not to swallow the cut wire.

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