If any dental emergency crops up, don’t panic – there are easy things you can do to stop the pain and preserve the function until you can visit a dentist. First things first, rinse the area with warm salt water to flush it out and make sure there is no debris that may be causing the discomfort. Traditional over the counter pain relievers such as aspirin, acetaminophen, and Ibuprofen may also help curb the pain. If the pain is due to the underlying layer of your teeth (the dentin) becoming exposed, you want to cover the area with sugar-free gum or wax.

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