-For toothaches, rinse the mouth with warm water to clean it out. Gently use dental floss to remove any food caught between the teeth. Do not put aspirin on the aching tooth or gum tissues. If pain persists, contact your dentist. If facial swelling is present, contact your dentist immediately and use a cold compress to reduce swelling.
-For a knocked-out permanent or adult tooth, attempt to locate the tooth. If you can, try placing the tooth back in the socket without touching the root. If that’s not possible, place it in saliva or milk. Then contact your dentist immediately, because there is a limited window of time to save the tooth.
-For a knocked-out baby tooth, do not attempt to place the tooth back in the socket. Contact your dentist during normal business hours.
-For a cracked tooth, rinse the mouth with warm water to clean the area. Contact your dentist immediately.
-If you bite your tongue or lip, clean the area gently with water and apply a cold compress. If bleeding, use a cloth and apply pressure until the bleeding ceases.