General Dentistry for Castlebury Meadows Residents

Speed. Hold it by the crown and not the root, rinse gently if it is dirty without scrubbing, keep it moist in milk or a tooth-preservation solution and seek care immediately.

Never try putting a baby tooth back in. Phone the clinic and describe what happened so the next step can be discussed with you.

A warm salt-water rinse and careful cleaning around the area may help until the tooth is assessed. Avoid placing aspirin directly on the gum, and call if pain is persistent or getting worse.

Do not use household glue. Keep the crown somewhere safe, avoid sticky or hard food and contact the clinic, particularly if the tooth feels painful, sharp or vulnerable.

Trouble breathing or swallowing, severe facial swelling, bleeding you cannot control, loss of consciousness or a serious facial injury all call for 911 or emergency medical care. Dental treatment can come once that risk has been dealt with.

Sometimes. Other times the first visit stabilizes the problem, with medication if clinically indicated or a separate appointment for the definitive treatment.

Yes, the request form works well for anything that is not urgent, and the clinic will reply to confirm a time. For sudden problems, please use the phone instead.