Dental Emergency & Trauma Care

✅ Prevents Permanent Tooth Loss – Quick action can save a knocked-out tooth.
✅ Reduces Pain & Swelling – Immediate care helps in pain relief and infection prevention.
✅ Minimizes Long-Term Damage – Timely treatment prevents jaw misalignment, speech issues, and further dental problems.
✅ Protects Orthodontic Treatment – Broken brackets and wires need urgent care to avoid delays in orthodontic progress.
✅ Ensures Proper Healing – Soft tissue injuries and gum bleeding need proper care to prevent complications.

🔹 What to Do Immediately?
✔️ Stay calm and find the tooth.
✔️ Hold it by the crown (top part), not the root.
✔️ If dirty, rinse it with milk or saline (DO NOT scrub or use tap water).
✔️ Try to place the tooth back in the socket or keep it in a container of milk.
✔️ Visit Tooth Fairy Dental Care within 30 minutes for the best chance of saving the tooth.

🔹 How We Treat Knocked-Out Teeth
✔️ Reimplantation – If the tooth is intact, we carefully place it back in the socket.
✔️ Splinting – The tooth is secured with a splint for healing.
✔️ Dental Implants / Space Maintainers – If the tooth can’t be saved, we suggest replacements to maintain alignment.

🔹 First Aid for Chipped Tooth
✔️ Rinse the mouth with warm water to clean the area.
✔️ Apply a cold compress on the face to reduce swelling.
✔️ If there’s bleeding, apply gentle pressure with gauze.
✔️ Save the broken tooth fragment and bring it to the clinic.

🔹 Treatment Options at Tooth Fairy Dental Care
✔️ Dental Bonding – For minor chips, we use a tooth-colored material to restore shape.
✔️ Dental Crown – If the fracture is large, we place a custom crown to protect the tooth.
✔️ Root Canal Treatment – If the nerve is exposed, a root canal might be needed.

🔹 Common Causes
❌ Cavities & Tooth Decay – Deep decay can cause sharp pain.
❌ Food Stuck Between Teeth – Can lead to pressure pain and gum irritation.
❌ Tooth Abscess – A pus-filled infection that causes throbbing pain and swelling.
❌ Teething Pain – Common in younger kids due to new tooth eruption.

🔹 Home Remedies for Toothache Relief
✔️ Rinse with warm salt water to reduce swelling.
✔️ Apply a cold compress to numb pain and swelling.
✔️ Use clove oil (a natural pain reliever) on the affected area.
✔️ Give a painkiller (if advised by a dentist).
✔️ Visit our clinic if pain persists for proper treatment.

🔹 Causes of Gum Injuries
❌ Falls or accidental hits during play.
❌ Biting on hard foods or objects.
❌ Poor brushing technique causing gum irritation.

🔹 First Aid for Bleeding Gums
✔️ Rinse with cold water or diluted hydrogen peroxide.
✔️ Apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth or gauze.
✔️ Use a cold compress on the face to stop bleeding.
✔️ If bleeding persists for more than 15 minutes, seek immediate dental care.

🔹 Treatment at Tooth Fairy Dental Care
✔️ Stitches for deep cuts (if needed).
✔️ Antibiotics for gum infections.
✔️ Soft diet & healing guidance.

🔹 What is a Dental Abscess? – A pus-filled infection that forms near the tooth root due to bacteria.
🔹 Symptoms to Watch For:
❌ Severe, throbbing pain in the tooth or jaw.
❌ Facial swelling & redness.
❌ Fever & bad breath.
❌ Pus discharge from the gums.

🔹 How We Treat Dental Infections
✔️ Drainage of the Abscess – Removing pus to relieve pain.
✔️ Antibiotic Therapy – Prescribing antibiotics to control the infection.
✔️ Root Canal Treatment – If the infection reaches the nerve.
✔️ Tooth Extraction – If the tooth cannot be saved.

🔹 Common Braces Emergencies:
❌ Loose or Broken Brackets – Can cause discomfort and delay treatment.
❌ Poking Wires – May injure cheeks or gums.
❌ Lost Rubber Bands or Retainers – Needs replacement.

🔹 First Aid for Braces Issues
✔️ Apply orthodontic wax over poking wires.
✔️ DO NOT cut the wire yourself.
✔️ Use tweezers to reposition a loose bracket if possible.
✔️ Visit our clinic for proper repair.

✔️ Use Mouthguards – Prevents injuries during sports.
✔️ Good Oral Hygiene – Reduces risk of infections and decay.
✔️ Regular Dental Check-ups – Early detection prevents severe emergencies.
✔️ Avoid Hard Foods – Prevents chipping and braces damage.
✔️ Emergency Dental Kit – Keep gauze, saline, and pain relievers handy.

🔹 What should I do if my child knocks out a tooth?

Keep it in milk or saline and visit Tooth Fairy Dental Care in Hyderabad immediately.

🔹 How soon should I see a dentist for a chipped tooth?

Visit within 24 hours for best results.

🔹 Can a baby tooth be reimplanted?

No, but we may use a space maintainer to prevent alignment issues.

🔹 What if my child’s braces wire is poking? 

Use orthodontic wax and book an appointment.

🔹 How can I prevent dental injuries?

Encourage mouthguards for sports and regular check-ups.