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There may be nothing to smile about if you have an accident with your teeth. Tooth pain or the accidental cracking or loss of a tooth can be an uncomfortable, embarrassing and potentially harmful situation. Your smile says a lot about you, so when you are having trouble with your teeth it can affect your entire outlook.<\/p>\n

If you or your kids are involved in sports, you run the risk of tooth and mouth damage from the activities, and children are always banging themselves around during play.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s good to know the name and location of a 24-hour clinic just in case of any tooth emergency. How do you know that you need to see a dentist? We are going to take a look at some of the more common examples of needing to see a dentist right away. If you are having issues with your artificial teeth you may need to do an online search for \u201cDenture Repair Near Me<\/a>\u201d to find a clinic that is open when you need it.<\/p>\n

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Toothache<\/h3>\n

Most people experience a toothache at least once in their life. Tooth pain can be caused by many things including sensitivity, a thinning of the tooth enamel or cavities that need repair. If you are experiencing uncomfortable toothache pain for more than 48 hours it\u2019s a good idea to see a dentist for a check-up.<\/p>\n

Broken Tooth<\/h3>\n

If you are lucky enough to find the part of a tooth that has broken off, keep it clean and dry until you can see a dentist. Don\u2019t wait. Rinse your mouth with a saline (salt) solution<\/a>, clean the tooth fragment without soap and keep it in a damp towel or kleenex until you can get to a clinic. In come cases the tooth can be repaired if the fragment is saved in good condition once you reach a dentist.<\/p>\n

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Lost Tooth<\/h3>\n

If a full tooth has come out of your mouth from trauma or an accident, do your best to find and preserve the tooth before visiting the dentist. Once you locate the tooth, only touch the enamel end of the tooth and never the root. Rinse the tooth with saline solution and allow it to dry naturally. If possible, it is recommended to try and reinsert the tooth until you get to the clinic. If it\u2019s not possible to reinsert, soak the tooth in a bit of regular milk and take it with you
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Infection<\/h3>\n

If you notice any unusual swelling, bleeding or irritation in your teeth and gums, you should see your dentist right away. There could be an abscessed infection under your gums that is filled with pus. A ruptured abscess<\/a> can cause severe illness and even death if not treated right away. Never leave an infection longer than 24 hours before you seek dental treatment. If over the counter medications are not working on your infection or if you have a fever, you
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This is a collaborative post, The views and ideas expressed are not necessarily those of Mommy Ramblings.<\/p>\n