Dental Emergencies and more...

Tips for Dealing with Dental Emergencies

Bitten Lip or Tongue

Clean the area gently with a cloth and apply cold compresses to reduce any swelling. If the bleeding doesn’t stop, go to a hospital emergency 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. Call your us immediately. 615.269.4209.

Knocked Out Tooth

Hold the tooth by the crown and rinse off the root of the tooth in water if it’s dirty. Do not scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. If possible, gently insert and hold the tooth in its socket. If that isn’t possible, put the tooth in a cup of milk and get to the dentist as quickly as possible. Remember to take the tooth with you!

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 other debris caught between the teeth. Never put aspirin or any other painkiller against the gums near the aching tooth because it may burn the gum tissue. If the pain persists, contact us so we can see you on an emergency basis.

You can find more information on the ADA website.


Have a good weekend and be safe!

Fluoride?! Too much of a good thing?

Most people know that for years dentist have been recommending fluoride as something which helps prevents cavities. It's in just about every toothpaste, many mouth rinses, over-the-counter prescription gels- and close to 70% of Americans have it in their drinking water. Practically every dental profession credits fluoride for drastically reducing levels of dental decay over the last few decades.

Fluoride is a mineral that exists naturally in water and soil. About 70 years ago, scientists discovered that people who lived where water supplies naturally had more fluoride also fewer cavities. Today, most public drinking water supples are fluoridated, especially in larger cities, and dental professionals applaud its usage.

But can there be too much of a good thing?

A recent government study found that two in five adolescents had some sort of streaking or spotting in their teeth because of too much fluoride, a number that has grown considerably since the 1980s.

For most people these streaks or spots are totally harmless and barely visible to the naked eye, although in severe cases the tooth enamel can actually develop a pit-like surface. So even though fluoride still does a fantastic job in cavity prevention, as with most things in medicine, there are side effects.

The good news is- as a result of this study the federal government has acted very rapidly to change their recommendation for the amount of fluoride in drinking water, making it 0.7 milligrams per liter of water, down from the 50 year standard of the up to 1.2 milligrams.

So keep brushing, flossing, rinsing and drinking fluoridated water. It's also important to continue to see us for you regular dental visits. We will be glad to check your teeth to see if we can find any negative effects from fluoride and look for cavities too! As with any dental condition, the sooner we find it, the easier and less costly it is to teat. If you have questions or would like to make and appointment, please call us any time at 615-269-4209!

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TBSE 2011 | The Madow Group | Las Vegas Dental Seminar | Continuing Education for Dentists

TBSE 2011 | The Madow Group | Las Vegas Dental Seminar | Continuing Education for Dentists

This is where we will be November 11th and the 12th to continue our dental education!!!

It's just the beginning...

Welcome! Please stay tuned for we will be updating very soon to answer any of your dental questions!

Thank you!