• Begin by cleaning around the sore tooth meticulously.
• Using warm salt water, rinse the mouth to displace any food trapped between teeth.
• Under no circumstances should you use aspirin on the aching tooth or on the gum.
• In the event of facial swelling, apply a cold compress to the area.
• For temporary pain relief, acetaminophen is recommended.
• See a dentist as soon as possible.
  

Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek

• Ice can be applied to any bruised areas.
• For bleeding, apply firm (but gentle) pressure with sterile gauze or a clean cloth.
• If the bleeding does not stop with pressure or continues after 15 minutes, go to an emergency room.
  

Broken Braces and Wires

• Remove a broken appliance only if it comes out easily.
• If it is lodged or painful to remove, cover any protruding edges with wax, cotton balls, gauze or chewing gum.
• Do not remove any wire caught in the gums, cheek or tongue; see a dentist immediately.
• Emergency attention is usually not required for loose or broken appliances that cause no discomfort.
  

Broken Tooth

• Rinse the area with warm water.
• Put a cold compress over the facial area of the injury.
• Recover any broken tooth fragments.
• Get immediate dental attention.
  

Knocked Out Permanent Tooth

• Recover the tooth, making sure to hold it by the crown (top) and not the root end.
• Rinse, but do not clean or handle the tooth more than necessary.
• Reinsert the tooth in the socket and hold it in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth.
• If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk or water.
• Because time is essential, see a dentist immediately.
  

• In the event of jaw injury, tie the mouth closed with a towel, tie or handkerchief.
• Go immediately to an emergency room.
  

• Over-the-counter medications will usually provide temporary relief.
• If sores persist after two weeks, visit your dentist.
  

Bleeding After a Baby Tooth Falls Out

• Fold a piece of gauze and place it (tightly) over the bleeding area.
• Bite down on the gauze for 15 minutes;
• if bleeding continues, see a dentist.