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Dental Advice for Emergencies during Coronavirus lockdown
May 5, 2020
Dentistry, Medical Tourism
Toothache –
- Regular pain killers if you need them –
- Good oral Hygiene with fluoride toothpaste
- Reduce your intake of sugary foods will help ensure any
decay won’t get worse.
Bleeding after Extraction –
Bleeding tends to
respond well to pressure. Bite on a clean handkerchief firmly for 30 minutes.
If this doesn’t work, call us back. – Pink saliva and a little bit of 0oozing
from the extraction site is normal, just like if you had skimmed your knees.
respond well to pressure. Bite on a clean handkerchief firmly for 30 minutes.
If this doesn’t work, call us back. – Pink saliva and a little bit of 0oozing
from the extraction site is normal, just like if you had skimmed your knees.
Bleeding gums –
this is usually the result of gingivitis or gum disease.
Gums will not stop bleeding until your oral hygiene improves. Brush your teeth
and gums twice a day, spending extra time on the ones that bleed. – Invest in
some TePe brushes or floss to clean in between your teeth.
Gums will not stop bleeding until your oral hygiene improves. Brush your teeth
and gums twice a day, spending extra time on the ones that bleed. – Invest in
some TePe brushes or floss to clean in between your teeth.
Loose or rubbing Dentures –
Consider using a fixative for loose dentures like Fixodent –
Seabound denture pads may also make a denture more comfortable or stable – Any
sharp or rough bits can be adjusted at home with an emery board – Leave your
denture out if it is too sore to wear.
Seabound denture pads may also make a denture more comfortable or stable – Any
sharp or rough bits can be adjusted at home with an emery board – Leave your
denture out if it is too sore to wear.
Lost crown/ veneer / post crown –
Toofypegs can be used
to restick lost crowns and veneers at home -Good oral hygiene and a low sugar
diet will help prevent the tooth underneath from getting decayed
to restick lost crowns and veneers at home -Good oral hygiene and a low sugar
diet will help prevent the tooth underneath from getting decayed
Lest Filling / Broken/fractured teeth –
The emergency dental kit can be bought to patch up the tooth
at home – Take regular painkillers if you need them – Maintain good oral
hygiene and a low sugar diet to prevent any decay from occurring or existing
decay from getting worse
at home – Take regular painkillers if you need them – Maintain good oral
hygiene and a low sugar diet to prevent any decay from occurring or existing
decay from getting worse
Sensitivity –
Teeth can be sensitive due to receding gums, large fillings
or decay – Try placing Sensodyne toothpaste or another sensitive toothpaste on
the sensitive areas and leaving it on overnight – Use regular painkillers if
you need sugar in your diet to prevent any decay | – Maintain good oral
hygiene and limit from getting worse
or decay – Try placing Sensodyne toothpaste or another sensitive toothpaste on
the sensitive areas and leaving it on overnight – Use regular painkillers if
you need sugar in your diet to prevent any decay | – Maintain good oral
hygiene and limit from getting worse
Swelling –
if you have an abscess, you can try to drain it yourself at
home – Take painkillers as needed Hot saltwater mouthwash if it is draining
home – Take painkillers as needed Hot saltwater mouthwash if it is draining
Pain after Extraction –
With regular painkillers, it is normal for pain to be at its
worst on days 3-4 – Rinse gently with salt water (a teaspoon in a medium glass
of warm water) after meals – If pain is getting worse after a week, call us
back
worst on days 3-4 – Rinse gently with salt water (a teaspoon in a medium glass
of warm water) after meals – If pain is getting worse after a week, call us
back
Ulcers –
Bonjela in the area
that is painful before meals in particular – Maintain good oral hygiene – Take
regular painkillers if needed – Rinse with Saltwater to prevent infection – Use
difflam mouthwash to help with pain which can be bought from your pharmacist
that is painful before meals in particular – Maintain good oral hygiene – Take
regular painkillers if needed – Rinse with Saltwater to prevent infection – Use
difflam mouthwash to help with pain which can be bought from your pharmacist
Regular Painkillers
ADULTS (over 16)
Paracetamol 1g 4 times daily Ibuprofen 400mg 3 times daily
(if you can take it, there has been some research saying this can make
coronavirus is worse so if you suspect you may have been exposed, don’t take it.
The same can be said for aspirin) NB: Paracetamol and Ibuprofen can be
alternated for maximum pain effectiveness Co-codamol 8/500 4 times a day on its
own not with paracetamol or Ibuprofen
(if you can take it, there has been some research saying this can make
coronavirus is worse so if you suspect you may have been exposed, don’t take it.
The same can be said for aspirin) NB: Paracetamol and Ibuprofen can be
alternated for maximum pain effectiveness Co-codamol 8/500 4 times a day on its
own not with paracetamol or Ibuprofen
CHILDREN –
Age 12-15: 750mg –
Age 10-12: 500mg –
Age 8-9: 375mg –
Age 6-7: 250mg
Age 4-5: 240mg
Age 2-3: 180mg
Age 6-23months: 120mg 4 times a day
ADVISE TO TAKE ADVICE FROM THEIR PHARMACIST OVER THE PHONE
IF THEY ARE NOT SURE WHAT THEY to CAN TAKE
IF THEY ARE NOT SURE WHAT THEY to CAN TAKE
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