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Milford Dentist Quizzes You about Dental Emergencies and Emergency Dental Care

What would you do if your tooth was knocked out? Would you stand there in shock? Or would you have a plan of action? A dental emergency can occur out of nowhere. To make sure that you are properly prepared, your Milford dentist, Dr. Mitchell I. Quintner, has created a quiz to test your knowledge of how to react in several emergency situations.

Take the Quiz

  1. True or False: If your tooth cracks or breaks, you should first rinse your mouth with warm water.
  2. True or False: You should always handle a broken tooth by its root.
  3. True or False: A bitten tongue may require a visit to the emergency room.

Check Your Answers

  1. True. A broken or cracked tooth is in a vulnerable state. Because the tooth has suffered structural damage, bacteria are able to gain access to the tooth more easily. Thus, the tooth is at a greater risk of developing an infection. By rinsing your mouth with warm water, you can remove some of the bacteria and lower your risk of developing an infection. Then contact your Milford dentist, Dr. Quintner, for emergency dental care.
  2. False. When a tooth is knocked out, there is a window of about 30 minutes to an hour, during which time the tooth can be saved. However, doing so requires that the root stay moist. Thus, it is important to handle the tooth by the crown rather than the root. Then, after rinsing the tooth clean, replace it in its socket and hurry to visit your Milford emergency dentist.
  3. True. If you bite your tongue, first apply a damp cloth to the wound. If the bleeding does not slow or stop, visit the emergency room.

Emergency Dental Care from Your Milford Dentist

If you suffer a dental emergency, it is vital that you receive prompt emergency dental care. Contact your Milford emergency dentist, Dr. Quintner, today by calling 203-878-6699. We proudly serve the 06460 area and welcome patients from Milford, Orange, Woodmont, West Haven, and all neighboring communities.

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