Beltline Dental Care

Hold the tooth by the crown and rinse the root in water if it's dirty. Do NOT scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. If you can, gently place the tooth back in its socket or store it in a cup of milk and head for the dentist immediately.

Rinse your mouth with warm water to keep the area clean and apply cold compresses on your face to reduce swelling. Go to the dentist immediately.

Clean gently with a cloth and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If bleeding is heavy or doesn't stop after a short time, seek immediate treatment from your dentist or emergency room.

Rinse your mouth with warm water, gently floss to remove food that may be trapped around it and see your dentist as soon as possible. Do NOT apply aspirin to the tooth or gum tissues.

Seek immediate attention at your dentist's office or the emergency room. Apply cold compresses on the way to reduce swelling.

Cover the wire end with a small cotton ball, beeswax or a piece of gauze until you can get to the dentist. Seek immediate treatment if a wire gets stuck in the cheek, tongue or gum tissue, but don't try to pull it out yourself.

Take regular medications unless specified by Physician or Dentist. Do not eat or drink for 6 hours prior to the appointment unless you are a diabetic. Patients must be driven to the office by a responsible companion. No smoking or drinking alcohol for 8 hours prior. Do not take any narcotics or street or recreational or life style drug 24 hours prior. No Caffeine 6 hours prior. No eating after midnight other than medications with some water. Wear short sleeves and comfortable clothing and no fingernail polish.

Take all regular or prescribed medications as outlined by Physician or Dentist. No alcohol for 18 hours post-surgery. No driving for 18 hours post-surgery. Do not operate machinery for 18 hours post-surgery. Must have a responsible companion drive patient home and stay to observe recovery. Do not go up and down the stairs until fully recovered.

Apply pressure with gauze for at least one hour. Replace with black tea teabags if bleeding continues. Do not drink carbonated beverages, lie down with head lower than shoulder, or physically exert yourself for 24 hours. No smoking or sucking through a straw for 72 hours. Apply ice bags to reduce swelling. Do not rinse vigorously today; tomorrow rinse gently with warm salt-water. Follow a liquid diet for the first three days. Take over-the-counter medication as directed. Avoid aspirin. Watch for dry socket symptoms.

Do not chew on that side for at least three days. Brush carefully and try to floss if possible. Take Advil/Motrin 400mg every 6 hours for at least 48 hours. Biting or touching the tooth will be sensitive for 2-14 days. Call the office if pain becomes constant or swelling occurs.