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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A tooth chipped, cracked, or broke after a fall, bite, or accident — may have sharp edge or pain.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Visible chip, pain biting, bleeding gum line.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Piece of tooth in hand after fall.
Scene hazards: Airway from swallowed fragment, Head injury with dental trauma
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Check for head injury if fall caused break.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Rinse blood gently — spit, do not swallow large pieces.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Store fragments in milk — not dry tissue.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Soft diet until dentist seen.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Dentist emergency slot same day.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 112 if uncontrolled bleeding or facial fracture suspected.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Bonding or crown restores function.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Root fracture may need X-ray.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use super glue on tooth or gum.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT ignore if tooth wiggles — root may be fractured.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A small chip never needs a dentist
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cracks spread and expose nerve. Early repair prevents abscess.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Infection and tooth loss from delayed care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cracks may expose nerve causing pain with hot or cold.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Sharp edge cuts tongue or cheek.