Accidents happen all the time and some of them may cost you a tooth or two. Knowing what to do when an accident occurs may mean that the emergency dentist in Buckinghamshire can save and restore your tooth. Emergency dentists are trained to handle unexpected tooth trauma and will not only try to alleviate pain but also save your tooth if it is in a critical condition.

Garden View Dental Care offers an emergency dentist scheme operating out of hours for a reasonable fee. But while waiting for our emergency dentist in Buckinghamshire to examine you, here are some tips that will help you get common dental emergencies under control.

Toothache

A toothache can be caused by any number of factors and only your dentist can determine the actual underlying cause. To relieve the pain rinse your mouth out with a solution of lukewarm water and salt or use a mild antiseptic mouth solution. Over-the-counter painkillers and anti-inflammatory medicine can ease the pain until you see the emergency dentist in Buckinghamshire, but do not put them directly on your teeth because they may burn the soft gum tissue.

Lost filling

If you have lost one of your fillings stick a piece of sugarless gum into the gap and visit your emergency dentist as soon as possible for a temporary filling.

Knocked-out permanent teeth

If you lose a tooth after an accident, ensure that you keep the lost tooth moist and avoid handling it with your hands. If possible, try to put the tooth back into the socket without hurting the root. If it is too painful or you are afraid that you will swallow it, then make sure you keep it in a clean container covered with milk or saliva. If you keep your tooth moist, it is more likely that the emergency dentist will be able to put it back in successfully.

Abscesses

If your gum feels painful and you discover a pimple-like swelling then it is probably an abscess. Rinse your mouth with a mild salt water solution and visit the emergency dentist in Buckinghamshire to avoid the infection worsening.