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The following are the most common emergencies and tips on how to cope with them.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Knocked Out Tooth</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">If the tooth is dirty, <I>gently</I> rinse it under running water, do not scrub or remove any tissue from the tooth.</div> <div> <I><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Gently</I> place the tooth and hold it back into the socket.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">If that is not possible, place the tooth in a cup of cool water or milk. The tooth can also be placed between the cheek and gum within the mouth. Do not let it dry out.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Go immediately to your dentist or emergency room (if after hours), preferably within 30 minutes. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Fractured Tooth (Trauma to Face)</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Rinse the mouth with water</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Apply cold compress to injured site to reduce swelling</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Call your dentist immediately</div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>