Tag: #dentalemergency

When a tooth is knocked out, handle it only by the crown, not the root – and reinsert it if possible, then get to a dentist within 30 minutes. If reinserting isn’t possible, keep it wet in milk, water or a wet paper towel. And keep it clean. You can even put it between your cheek and gums if you promise not to swallow it — if you’re not too freaked out to remember about that. Learn more about your dental health when you call Brighton Dental in San Diego at (619) 359-6569 and come in for a free consultation.

The best mouth guards are custom-made by your dentist to precisely protect your teeth, but a store-bought mouth guard is a lot better than nothing at all. If something happens to a tooth while playing sports and you have other facial trauma too, call 911 or visit an urgent care facility. For an oral health consultation on a less urgent basis, call Brighton Dental in San Diego at (619) 359-6569.