>> Broken tooth >> Knocked out tooth >> Toothaches >> Bitten tongue, lip or cheek >> Objects caught between teeth >> Cold or canker sores Broken tooth Gently clean or rinse dirt from the area around the break. Place a cold compress on on the area of the broken tooth to minimize lip or facial swelling. If the fracture is more than half of the tooth, please call us immediately. Try to keep all large tooth fragments as they can sometimes be reattached. >> back to top Knocked out tooth Permanent teeth - Find the tooth. Handle the tooth by the crown, not the root. If the tooth is dirty, gently rinse in cold water, but DO NOT scrub or handle the root unnecessarily. Try to place the tooth back in the socket and have the child hold it by closing on a gauze pad or washcloth. If it is not possible to reposition the tooth, place the tooth in a cup of milk or cool water. DO NOT use soap. Go to the dentist immediately and act quickly. 30 minutes or less is best for saving the tooth. Primary (Baby) teeth - Unfortunately, these teeth will not be re-implanted. >> back to top Toothaches Clean the area around the tooth. Rinse the mouth with warm salt water and use dental floss to remove any trapped food between the teeth. DO NOT place aspirin on the gums or tooth. This will cause a burn to the gum tissues. If there is swelling, apply a cold compress to the outside of the face. Take ibuprofen for the pain and call us. >> back to top Bitten tongue, lip or cheek If there is bleeding, apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth or gauze. Apply an ice compress to the injured area. If bleeding does not stop, go to the hospital emergency room. >> back to top Objects caught between teeth Try to remove the object with dental floss. You may tie one or two small knots in the floss to help remove the debris. Do not use any sharp metal objects. If you cannot remove it, please call us. >> back to top Cold or canker sores Some children will get these periodically. Placing Vitamin E oil or other over-the-counter medications will usually give relief. If the sores persist or are extreme, please call us. >> back to top