Emergency Dental Information in Burlington WA
Severe pain or discomfort in the jaw, gums or teeth can often become unbearable. At Skagit Dental Design we offer same-day emergency dental services and appointments to provide immediate relief and long-term dental solutions!
If you are experiencing a dental emergency in Burlington WA:
- Calmly assess jaw, lips, teeth & gums. Look for swelling, bleeding, broken bones, and altered teeth.
Decide if you need to call the dentist. - We recommend calling if a tooth has been pushed back or fallen out, you or your child has bitten through the upper or lower lip or tongue.
- Decide if an Emergency Room visit is needed. We recommend going to the ER if: there is a broken bone or other significant injury.
- Monitor the situation from home. We recommend monitoring the situation from home if: your child is not bleeding, no major bruising or swelling has occurred, no teeth have been moved or no teeth are significantly mobile.
The emergency dental services offered at Skagit Dental Design include:
- Emergency Exams
- Extractions
Toothaches in Burlington WA
With toothaches, it is always important to gently clean around the affected tooth. Warm salt water is good for removing food and other foreign matter from the area. If there is pain, do not use aspirin, as this thins the blood and is not suitable for an area like a tooth or gums.
Acetaminophen, commonly found in painkillers like Tylenol, is a better alternative. Also, be sure to use a cold compress, and, if the pain persists for more than a day, schedule a dental appointment.
Bleeding After Loss Of Baby Tooth
Lost a baby tooth and now it's bleeding? Get a piece of gauze, fold it, and apply it gently but firmly to the affected area. Have the child gently bite down to apply pressure for about 15 minutes, which should ensure that proper clotting and closure occurs. If this doesn’t happen, visit a dentist for emergency treatment.
Knocked-Out Permanent Tooth
It may be possible to preserve the tooth and keep it in the mouth with quick action. Retrieve the tooth by the crown (top) and do not touch the root. Rinse it for foreign matter like dirt or dust, but don’t clean it too thoroughly and wash off actual tooth enamel. Reinsert the tooth if possible and hold it in place with cloth or gauze.
If this isn’t possible, preserve the tooth in a container of milk or water and make an emergency visit to a dentist to see if the tooth can be properly reinserted.
Broken Tooth
Clean out the area gently with a warm water rinse. If there’s a facial injury as well, apply a cold compress to the injured area to control pain and swelling. If any tooth fragments can be found and recovered, retrieve them, and make an emergency visit with them to a dentist.
Broken Jaw
Prevent as much movement as possible by tying the jaw to the mouth with a towel, tie, or some other cloth that can keep the mouth closed and as immobile as possible. For this emergency, go to a hospital emergency ward rather than a dentist as this may require more general medical treatment.
If you are suffering from severe pain or discomfort don’t hesitate to call us!
Our accommodating team will help you schedule an emergency exam as soon as possible. We’re here to help!
