Dental Emergency is a type of medical emergency that involves the teeth and gums. This includes the knockout of the teeth or loosened teeth, lips and gums being cut, and loosening of the position of the teeth. These type of problems need to have an immediate response. Oral injuries like these examples need to be treated immediately by an expert or a dentist. The immediate response means getting treated in less than one hour or else much bigger problems like losing teeth may take place.
Every dental emergency has a remedy that needs to be applied immediately.
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- Call your dentist immediately and ask for an emergency assistance.
- Handle the loose tooth diligently, always handle loose tooth in the crown and not in the root, touching or handling the root may cause damage to cells needed for its re-attachment
- Wash the tooth with extra care to remove dirt,
- Always keep the tooth moistened; you may place the tooth in the middle of your cheek and gums, or put the tooth in a glass of milk.
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| Here are some easy tips on how to treat tooth that is being fractured: |
- Gargle using moderately hot water.
- Immediately apply cold compress or ice bag to the affected area
- Take medicine as pain killer if necessary, use ibuprofen instead of aspirin.
- Go to the nearest dental clinic and ask for assistance. Only the dentist knows how to handle the fractured tooth.
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| These tips are applied in a tooth accidentally and forcibly moved out of its position: |
- Reposition the affected area using your finger tips by applying a moderate pressure or your jaw by biting down slowly to avoid moving of the tooth.
- Go to the nearest dentist ands ask immediate assistance.
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In case of injuries inside your mouth, like cuts, wounds, or lacerations inside the cheek, lips or tongue, the wound needs to be cleaned immediately by moderately hot water. However, in case of tongue laceration, pulling the tongue forward may reduce bleeding.
People must be ready any time the emergency takes place. You should always carry with you a dental emergency kit that includes a dentist's phone numbers (home and office), saline solution, handkerchief, small container with lid, and ibuprofen medicine.
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DR. JOHN CHAVES
5312 Comercio Lane, Suite A
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Phone 818-999-2707
Fax 818-703-1998
appointment@cosmeticdentalservices.com |
Services and Practice Overview |
With Dr. John Chaves, D.D.S., you will find a dental clinician who is reassuring, passionate and 100% dedicated to the best possible outcome for your teeth. If you are setting an appointment for a general cleaning or if you are in need of advanced procedures such as fillings, broken tooth repair, a root canal, dental implants, bonding, porcelain veneers, advanced whitening, crown or crowns, restoration assessment, Dr. Chaves can help. Make an appointment today or call 818-999-2707 right now. If after hours, call and leave your name and number and a good time to call you back.
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Locations Served
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Although the office is located near Canoga and Ventura Blvd in Woodland Hills, many patients travel a considerable distance to take advantage of the latest in high tech equipment and cutting edge sedation techniques. In addition to all of the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties. The office services many Ventura County suburbs as well. Clients have come as far as Atlanta and Alaska to have work performed by Dr. Chaves.
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Why make an appointment today?
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| There are many good quality dentists and dental centers to choose from in and around the Southland and throughout California; many of which will offer a variety of sedation techniques to help you relax and do their best to create a painless environment for your dental work. Just about every dentist today can repair/fix a broken tooth using a variety of methods. Dr. John Chaves is one of these dentists. He has built his practice and has made a considerable investment by focusing on the creation of the highest comfort level possible (Cable TV, comfortable furniture, cutting edge sedation techniques) and a unique results oriented approach to dental care. You can choose to go to a dentist that is closest to where you live or you can make an appointment with Dr. Chaves and experience the very latest in dental techniques, dental technology and a staff that truly cares about you and your well being. |
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Cosmetic Dentistry News
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