Emergency Dentistry for St. James Residents

Do not attempt it with a baby tooth under any circumstances. An adult tooth may sometimes be replanted, but your immediate tasks are to handle it by the crown, keep it moist and get a dentist on the phone.

Look for a tooth-preservation solution if a first aid kit happens to contain one, and call the clinic right away for instructions. Keeping it from drying out matters, and so does getting help without delay.

Look for trouble breathing or swallowing, unconsciousness, heavy bleeding that continues, severe facial swelling or a serious facial injury. Any one of these means 911. If you have serious doubts, it is reasonable to call anyway.

Mouths can bleed in a dramatic way, so judge by whether it comes under control. Bleeding that cannot be controlled needs emergency medical care, while anything less can be described to the clinic by phone.

You can certainly help with the call, particularly while they find it hard to speak. Try to have the injured person there too, since the clinic may have questions only they can answer.

Ring (204) 338-3003 and explain the accident, even if the damage appears minor. The clinic will ask what it needs to know and advise on whether and when to come to McPhillips Street.