At Healthy Smiles Family Dental, our doctors understand that accidents happen and when they do, they can be an inconvenience. Fortunately, if you or your child experience a dental emergency, we can get the situation under control immediately. If a dental emergency occurs and you have to sacrifice time before getting to your appointment, utilize these tips and tricks until you can get to the office. For a knocked-out permanent or adult tooth, keep it moist at all times. If you can, try placing the tooth back in the socket without touching the root. If that’s not possible, place it between your cheek and gums, or use a tooth preservation product that has the American Dental Association (ADA) seal of acceptance. For a cracked tooth, immediately rinse the mouth with warm water to clean the area. If you bite your tongue or lip, clean the area gently with water and apply a cold compress. For toothaches, rinse the mouth with warm water to clean it out. Gently use dental floss to remove any fo...