Treatment Information
First Aid for Dental Problems
- Toothache - can be a forewarning to a possible abscessed tooth. Take pain medication and call Dr. Frost. Do not place aspirin directly on teeth or gums.
- Cracked Filling or Tooth - if painful, take medication. Call Dr. Frost as soon as possible to have the tooth repaired; if not, it will only get worse.
- Bleeding Gums - can be an early warning to gum disease. Brush and floss thoroughly and rinse with warm salt water. Consult Dr. Frost.
- Wisdom Tooth Pain - Take pain medication. Rinse with warm salt water. Consult Dr. Frost about this often recurring problem.
- Canker Sore - This condition usually heals on it own within 7-10 days. Consult Dr. Frost for proper diagnosis and symptomatic relief.
- Loose Crown - Do not use any type of glue to re-cement the crown back on the tooth. This could cause pain and damage to the tooth and gums. See Dr. Frost immediately.
- Gum Boil - If painful, take medication. Rinse 4 times a day with warm salt water. This is sign of an abscess (infection): this problem will not solve itself. Call Dr. Frost.
- Teething Pain - Cold objects such as teething rings usually help. Also, over the counter teething ointments will give relief.
- Chipped Baby Tooth - If painful, give child the pain medication of your choice. If you notice swelling, place cold packs over that area. Call Dr. Frost.
- Broken Denture or Partial - Do not attempt to repair the plate yourself:; this will almost always make things worse. Save all broken pieces and see Dr. Frost.
- Knocked Out Tooth - If you have the tooth, there is a good chance it can be reimplanted. Rinse tooth gently and if not too painful, try to insert it back into the tooth socket and see Dr. Frost immediately. Or rinse tooth gently and place it in your mouth or in a glass of milk and immediately go to Dr. Frost.
