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Knocked Out Permanent Tooth:
Handle the tooth carefully by not touching the root portion.  You may rinse the tooth, but do not clean or handle the tooth unnecessarily.  Try to reinsert the tooth in the socket.  Have the person hold the tooth in place by biting on clean gauze or cloth.  If you cannot reinsert the tooth, transport the tooth in a cup containing milk or water.  See a dentist IMMEDIATELY!  Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth.

Toothache:
Clean the area around the sore tooth thoroughly.  Rinse the mouth vigorously with warm salt water or use dental floss to dislodge trapped food or debris.  Do not place aspirin on the gum or on the aching tooth.  If the face is swollen, apply a cold compress.  Take acetaminophen for pain control and see your dentist as soon as possible.

Broken Tooth:
Rinse mouth with warm salt water.  Place cold compresses over the face in the area of the injury.  See your dentist immediately.

Possible Broken Jaw;
If a fractured jaw is suspected, try to keep the jaws from moving by using a towel, tie or handkerchief.  Take the person to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Cut or Bitten Cheek, Tongue or Lip:
Apply ice to bruised areas.  If there is bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure with a clean gauze or cloth.  If bleeding does not stop after 15 minutes or it cannot be controlled by simple pressure, take the person to a hospital emergency room.

Crown Off:
Rinse the mouth and crown with warm salt water.  Use Vaseline or a denture adhesive product to reattach the crown.  Do not leave the crown off and chew carefully until you can see your dentist.

Cold or Canker Sores:
Usually over-the-counter preparations give relief, as they can be quite painful.  Because some serious diseases may begin as sores, it is important to have a dental evaluation if these sores persist.
 
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