Dental Emergency in Rio?

What to do

• Pick up the tooth by the crown — never touch the root.
• Rinse gently with clean water (do not scrub).
• Try to reinsert it in the socket, or keep it moist in milk or saliva.
• Contact us immediately — time is critical (within 30–60 min).

What NOT to do

• Do not wrap it in a dry tissue.
• Do not let it dry out.

What to do

• Rinse your mouth with warm water.
• Apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek to reduce swelling.
• Save any broken fragments if possible.
• Call us to schedule an urgent appointment.

What NOT to do

• Do not take aspirin directly on the gum — it can burn tissue.
• Do not ignore it even if there is no pain.

What to do

• Rinse with warm salt water to clean the area.
• Use dental floss to gently remove any trapped food.
• Apply a cold compress externally for 20 min intervals.
• Take over-the-counter pain relief (ibuprofen or paracetamol).

What NOT to do

• Do not place aspirin directly on the tooth or gum.
• Do not ignore persistent pain — it may indicate infection.

What to do

• Rinse with mild salt water several times a day.
• Apply a cold compress to relieve pain and swelling.
• Do not attempt to pop or drain the abscess yourself.
• Seek urgent dental care — abscesses can spread quickly.

What NOT to do

• Do not delay treatment — this is a serious infection.
• Do not apply heat to the area.

What to do

• Keep the crown safe if it came off intact.
• Apply dental cement or sugar-free gum as a temporary cover.
• Avoid chewing on that side.
• Contact us to have it re-cemented or replaced.

What NOT to do

• Do not use super glue or regular adhesives.
• Do not leave the tooth exposed for long — sensitivity will worsen.

What to do

• Rinse gently with clean water.
• Apply gentle pressure with clean gauze to control bleeding.
• Use a cold compress to reduce swelling.
• If bleeding does not stop within 15 min, go to the nearest ER.

What NOT to do

• Do not apply alcohol or hydrogen peroxide directly.
• Do not ignore heavy or prolonged bleeding.