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\"woman<\/a>When did you last schedule an emergency? While we can\u2019t plan for our dental emergencies, we can prepare for them. The best way to prepare for an emergency is to know who to call. If you need emergency medical care, you\u2019d probably call 911. If you need emergency dental care, call Dental Group West of Toledo, OH<\/a>. Our dedicated team is here to help you no matter what your emergency. We can help you stay calm, and get the assistance you need to keep smiling. Next time you experience a dental emergency, don\u2019t hesitate to contact<\/a> our dental care team. We see emergency cases on the same day whenever possible, even if you are not a patient of record with our office. Find out more about our outstanding emergency dentistry treatment as well as our general<\/a>, cosmetic<\/a> and restorative<\/a> dentistry services.
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Emergency Tips from the Dentist Toledo Turns To<\/h3>\n

The Boy Scout motto, always be prepared, can help you stay calm during any emergency. When it comes to dental emergencies, there are a few tips you can keep in mind that will give you the upper hand next time dental disaster strikes.<\/p>\n

Keep it clean \u2013 If you\u2019ve lost or chipped a tooth or sustained a soft tissue injury, it is essential to avoid infection by keeping the damaged area clean. For lost or chipped teeth, hold the cap of the tooth or piece of tooth while running it under warm water to remove debris. Try to retain any natural fibers still attached to the tooth. Swish warm water to clean the area around the damaged socket. Always try to return the tooth or piece of tooth to the socket it originates from. When this is not possible, store your tooth in whole milk. For soft tissue injuries, swish warm, salt water to clean the wound and jump start blood clotting.<\/p>\n

Keep it clotting \u2013 It\u2019s important to remember that injuries to the face, head and neck bleed more heavily than those on any other part of the body. This can be upsetting, but it doesn\u2019t always mean that the injury is severe. Apply gentle pressure with a cool, damp, sterile cloth to slow the bleeding. If this isn\u2019t effective in slowing the blood flow after five minutes, try holding ice to the bleeding area. If you are still unable to control the blood flow, call us right away or proceed to a nearby emergency room.<\/p>\n

Keep it cold \u2013 Cold will help you in two ways. It slows the flow of blood, and will help reduce inflammation which causes pain. Apply a cold compress to affected areas to minimize the damage until you can reach our office.<\/p>\n

What is a Dental Emergency?<\/h3>\n

A dental emergency is any unexpected pain, injury, or trauma that occurs and affects your mouth or jaw. Some common dental emergencies that we see at Dental Group West<\/a> are:<\/p>\n