Thoroughly rinse your mouth with warm water to clean it out. Then gently use dental floss to clean out any food left between your teeth. Never put aspirin or any other painkiller against the gums near the aching tooth because it may burn the gum tissue.

Thoroughly rinse your mouth with warm water to clean it out. Then gently use dental floss to clean out any food left between your teeth. Never put aspirin or any other painkiller against the gums near the aching tooth because it may burn the gum tissue.

Thoroughly rinse your mouth with warm water to clean it out. Then gently use dental floss to clean out any food left between your teeth. Never put aspirin or any other painkiller against the gums near the aching tooth because it may burn the gum tissue.

Keep the area moist at all times. If you can, try placing the tooth back in the socket without touching the root. Hold the tooth by the crown (the normally visible end) and wash off the root of the tooth in water if it’s dirty. If that’s not possible, place it in between your cheek and gums, in milk, or use a tooth preservation product that has the ADA Seal of Acceptance. Do not scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. 

Then, get to your dentist’s office right away for the care you need. Remember to bring the tooth with you! 

Apply ice or a cold compress to the face. Go to your dentist or nearest emergency room immediately. 

First attempt to gently remove the object with dental floss. Do not use a sharp object to remove anything stuck between your teeth, it can easily lead to further injury. If you can’t dislodge the object using dental floss, call us. We have special instruments that can be used to dislodge the object without damaging your teeth or surrounding gums.

Clean the area with a wet cloth and place a cold compress on the area to reduce swelling. If the bleeding persists or if it is excessive, go to your dentist or an emergency center.