subject: Dental Emergencies – Are You Prepared for a Toothache, or Worse? [print this page] Chipped or broken tooth Chipped or broken tooth
Use warm water to rinse your mouth and save and rinse any broken pieces. To stop bleeding, apply a piece of gauze to the area. You can keep the swelling and control the pain by applying a cold compress outside the mouth, near the broken or chipped tooth. Visit your dentist as soon as possible.
Dental Emergencies Are You Prepared for a Toothache, or Worse?
