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If a tooth hurts or is broken, try not to chew on it, and see a dentist as soon as you can. Some dental injuries can cause other problems, such as jaw alignment or infection.
If you have a toothache, you can sometimes get relief (temporarily) by applying topical anesthetics such as lidocaine or oil of cloves.
What else can I help you with?
If a tooth is knocked out what part of the tooth should you not touch?
The root of the tooth.
What care should be taken of a dislodged tooth?
The tooth should be handled carefully; it should be picked up or touched by its crown (the top part of the tooth), not by its root. The tooth should be rinsed and kept moist, but not cleaned or brushed.
An avulsed tooth (knocked out tooth)?
should not be cleaned off... this is to preserve the PDL in hopes the tooth with reattach
Does a tooth that is growing in affect a tooth that has a filling?
A new tooth should not affect a filled tooth. If the filled tooth is tbeing replaced it will just fall out and the new tooth takes its place. If the new tooth is adjacent to or opposite the filled tooth it has no effect.
What is the tooth fairy's name in Canberra?
the tooth fairy. is what you should call him/her!! if not that is OK.
Should you take your child to the dentist if their cavity in their tooth is loose?
No. There is no point if the tooth is loose.
How long will it take the tooth to come in after an extraction?
well unless your having a baby tooth extracted there should be no other tooth that comes in.
The anchor tooth for a dental dam clamp should be?
The tooth behind the one you're working on
What Should Myself Do With My Loose Tooth?
pull it out
If you can move your tooth with your tougue does this mean it is going to fall out?
If it is a baby tooth, then most likely. If it is a permanent tooth you should see your dentist right away.
Is it possible for a tooth to start growing under your loose tooth?
Yes, it is very possible to have a tooth grow under a loose tooth. I have experienced this before. If the tooth hasn't come out when the tooth under it is almost done growing, you should see a dentist. I visited a dentist and got my tooth pulled out.
What about a Mandibular tooth coming in behind another tooth - both deciduous?
The tooth that is coming in behind the mandibular tooth is not deciduous, it will be a permanent tooth. These permanent mandibular teeth should be coming in anywhere from 6-10 years of age.
