This page will inform you of what to do after calling our office.

Tooth Ache:

	Call Dr. McDowall at (863) 676-8551 for an appointment.
	Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean it out.
	Make sure food or other foreign objects are not lodged around the tooth by using dental floss.
	Do not put any over-the-counter temporary filling materials in or around the tooth.
	Do not place aspirin or any other medication on or around the tooth.

Broken Tooth due to Trauma:

	Call the office at (863) 676-8551 as soon as possible for an appointment.
	Rinse mouth with warm water to keep area clean.
	Use cold compresses on the area to keep the swelling down.

Knocked Out Tooth:

	Call the office at (863) 676-8551 for an appointment.
	Hold it by the crown, not the root.
	Rinse off the root if it is dirty. Do not scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments.
	Put it in a container with milk or water.

Time is of the essence when it comes to saving teeth. The American Dental Association says getting to the dentist within 30 minutes can make a difference between saving or losing a tooth.

Something Caught between the Teeth:

	Try to gently remove the object with dental floss and avoid cutting the gums.
	Do not use a sharp instrument.
	If you're not successful in removing the object, give the office a call at (863) 676-8551.

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