Emergency Info
Emergency Info
Our doctors are available for emergencies If you need to consult with one of our doctors by phone, please feel free to call our after-hours emergency number, 419-882-7187. You will be able to speak with someone from our office so it can be determined if emergency treatment is needed and how you should follow-up with our office.
Tooth Ache
Keeping the area around the tooth clean is essential. Using warm salt water, rinse the mouth to displace any food trapped between teeth. For temporary pain relief, Tylenol and Motrin are recommended. Call our office at 419-882-7187 to schedule an appointment.
Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek
Ice can be applied to the area. For bleeding, apply firm (but gentle) pressure with sterile gauze or a clean cloth. If the bleeding does not stop with pressure or continues after 15 minutes, call our office at 419-882-7187.
Broken Braces and Wires
Remove a broken appliance only if it comes out easily. If it is lodged or painful to remove, cover any protruding edges with wax, cotton balls, gauze or chewing gum. DO NOT REMOVE any wire caught in the gums, cheek or tongue; call our office at 419-882-7187. Emergency attention is usually not required for loose or broken appliances that cause no discomfort.
Broken Tooth
Rinse the area with warm water. Put a cold compress over the facial area of the injury. Recover any broken tooth fragments. Call our office immediately.
Knocked Out Permanent Tooth
Recover the tooth, making sure to hold it by the crown (top) and not the root end. Rinse, but do not clean or handle the tooth more than necessary. Reinsert the tooth in the socket and hold it in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk or water. Because time is essential, call our office immediately at 419-882-7187.
Possible Broken Jaw
In the event of jaw injury, go immediately to an emergency room.
Bleeding After a Baby Tooth Falls Out
Fold a piece of gauze and place it (tightly) over the bleeding area. Bite down on the gauze for 15 minutes; if bleeding continues, call our office at 419-882-7187.
Cold or Canker Sores
Over-the-counter medications will usually provide temporary relief. If sores persist, call our office at 419-882-7187 for additional advice or suggestions.