Emergency Dental Care
Lewisburg, TN

• Handle the tooth by its top (crown), avoiding touching the root—do not handle the root.
• Gently rinse the tooth with water only, avoiding the use of soaps or chemicals. Do NOT scrub the tooth.
• If feasible, try placing the tooth back into its socket. Carefully push it in with your fingers, then hold it in position while attempting to bite down.
• If reinsertion isn't possible, store the tooth in a container filled with milk.
• Contact your dentist immediately—the swifter the action, the higher the likelihood of successful reimplantation.

In the event of a chipped or cracked tooth, contact your dentist without delay. Non-painful chipped teeth can typically be smoothed or filled during a regular dental visit. A cracked tooth usually signifies internal and external damage. If your tooth is cracked, adhere to these steps after notifying your dentist:

• Rinse your mouth with warm water.
• Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling.
• Take acetaminophen (avoid aspirin) for pain relief.
• Refrain from applying any pain medication, including Orajel, directly onto the gums, as it can harm gum tissue.