EmergencyFor any emergency outside our normal business hours, please contact the montreal general hospital
What are the emergency cases:
Knocked out tooth
- Try to find the tooth
- If the tooth is soiled, it should be gently rinsed under the running water. Avoid rubbing the root
- Replace it carefully in the socket and apply an ice pack on the region
- If it is not possible to replace the tooth into its socket, it should be preserved in cold water, cold milk or in the mouth
- Make the emergency appointment at the dental clinic
Broken tooth
- Gently clean the injured area with the lukewarm water
- Apply an ice pack over the injured area, wrapped in a clean cloth to avoid frostbite of the skin
- Make the emergency appointment at the dental clinic
Bitten lip or tongue
- If there is bleeding, press down the part of the mouth that is bleeding with a clean cloth or a towel
- If the lip is swollen, use an ice pack to keep the swelling down
- If the bleeding does not stop, call the dentist or go to the CLSC
Swelling and gingival abscess
- Riince the mouth with salted lukewarm water four times per day
- Apply lukewarm packs over the swelling
- Call your dentist as soon as possible
An object stuck between teeth
- If something was stuck between your teeth, very gently try using dental floss
- Do not poke with a pin or other sharp object in order to push the remaining particle out
- If you cannot get the object out by flossing or brushing with your toothbrush, please call us and we will see you as soon as possible
Injuries caused by orthodontic devices
- If an orthodontic device or its part (bracket) is hurting the soft tissues of the mouth, put a piece of wax on the sharp end
- Call your dentist or orthodontist for an appointment