Appointment/Emergency Info | Dona W. Prince Esthetic Dentistry

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Your scheduled appointment time has been reserved specifically for you. We request 24-hours notice if you need to cancel your appointment. We are aware that unforeseen events sometimes require missing an appointment, and appreciate your cooperation.

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Emergency Info

In case of an emergency, call the office. The emergency telephone number is on the answering machine. Your call should be answered within three hours. If pain or selling become severe go to the Urgent Care Clinic or the emergency room.

Tooth Ache

Begin by cleaning around the sore tooth meticulously. Using warm salt water, rinse the mouth to displace any food trapped between teeth. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you use aspirin on the aching tooth or on the gum. In the event of facial swelling, apply a cold compress to the area. or hold warm fluids in the mouth. For temporary pain relief, acetaminophen or ibuprofen is recommended. Call as soon as possible. Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek

Ice can be applied to any bruised areas. For bleeding, apply firm (but gentle) pressure with sterile gauze or a clean cloth. If the bleeding does not stop with pressure or continues after 15 minutes, go to an emergency room.

Broken Tooth

Typically a broken tooth will hurt immediuately if it is going to cause pain. Sensitivity to temperature is common and the most likely irritant will be a roughness to the tongue or cheek. Call and make an appointment to ve seen.

Knocked Out Permanent Tooth

Recover the tooth, making sure to hold it by the crown (top) and not the root end. Rinse, but do not clean or handle the tooth more than necessary. Reinsert the tooth in the socket and hold it in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk or water. Because time is essential, see a dentist immediately.

Other Emergency Conditions:

Bleeding After a Baby Tooth Falls Out

Fold a piece of gauze and place it (tightly) over the bleeding area. Bite down on the gauze for 15 minutes; if bleeding continues, see a dentist.

Cold or Canker Sores

If you expereince cold or canker sores, let us know. We have the abilituy to stimulate healing wiht our laser and/or medication. If problems occur after hours , topical numbing gel is available at you local drugsore.