EMERGENCY DENTAL CARE
If you are experiencing a dental emergency in the Salt Lake City area, we are here to help. With a quick visit to our dental office in Sandy, Utah we will be able to discover the cause of your pain and give you options to resolve the problem. Your comfort is our main priority. Give us a call today at 801.676.1234.
MEET THE DOC
MEET THE DOCDr. Stephen Johansen was born and raised in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Hillcrest High School he attended Brigham Young University and received his Bachelors’ of Science Degree in Biology. He then attended Creighton University and was awarded the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. He also received the “Dr. Ridder Operative Award” which is given for excellence in Operative Dentistry.
DENTAL EMERGENCIES
Accidents do happen, and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving a tooth and losing a tooth. Below is some advice for dealing with dental emergencies.
BITTEN LIP OR TONGUE
Clean the area gently with a cloth and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If thebleeding doesn’t stop go to a hospital emegency room immediately.
BROKEN TOOTH
Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area. Use cold compresses on the area to keep any swelling down if you were hit in the face. Call a dentist immediately.
TOOTHACHE
Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean it out. Gently use dental floss or an interdental cleaner to ensure that there is no food or debris caught between the teeth. Never put aspirin or any other pain killer against the gums near the aching tooth because it may burn the tissue. Contact a dentist immediately.
KNOCKED OUT TOOTH
Hold the tooth by the crown (DO NOT TOUCH THE ROOT) and rinse off the root of the tooth in water if it is dirty. Do not scrub or remove any attached tissue fragments. If possible, gently insert and hold the tooth in its socket. Holding the tooth somewhere in the mouth is also a good option. If that isn’t possible, put the tooth in a cup of milk or better yet saliva, and get to the dentist as quickly as possible. If you can get to a dentist within 30 minutes of the accident the chance of saving the tooth is much improved.
JAW POSSIBLY BROKEN
Apply cold compresses to control swelling. Go to a dental office or a hospital emergency room immediately.
CRACKED TOOTH
If you feel that your tooth is cracked immediately call a dentist. Do not bite or chew in that area until you can be seen and treated.
