Hitting your head or suffering an accidental blow to the face can sometimes harm teeth and soft tissues. In a situation like this, you might need to apply some basic first-aid measures while you seek emergency care from a dedicated dentist in Enid, Oklahoma like Dr. Chris Fagan.
Assessing the severity of the damage to soft tissues and teeth can be helpful. You can gently wipe away any blood on your face with a warm, wet washcloth. A gently saltwater rinse might also help to clear away blood from your mouth.
Soft tissues swelling might be addressed by lightly applying a cold compress for up to 20 minutes at a time. If necessary, you can improvise a cold compress with a bag of frozen vegetables or a plastic bag filled with crushed ice wrapped in a tea towel.
Any bleeding from an oral laceration might be minimized by gently applying a sterile gauze pad with moderate pressure.
If you are in significant pain, you might find some relief by consuming a standard dose of an over the counter pain medication or gently applying a topical oral analgesic.
If you are looking for a dentist in the Enid, Oklahoma, area and you need help dealing with oral trauma, you can always call 580-233-0043 to seek emergency treatment at Brush Pediatric & Family Dentistry.