Churchville Family Dentistry 1402 Churchville Road Bel Air, MD 21014

Toothache:

Rinse the mouth with warm water to clean out food that may be lodged in the cavity. Use dental floss to remove any food that might be trapped in the cavity or between the teeth.
Do not place aspirin on the aching tooth or gum tissues.
Advise parents to take the child to the dentist as soon as possible.

Orthodontic Emergencies (problems with braces and retainers):

If a protruding wire is causing irritation, cover the end with a small cotton ball, beeswax, or a piece of gauze until the child can be seen by a dentist.
If a wire gets stuck in the cheek, do not attempt to remove it. Go to the dentist immediately.
If an appliance is loose or a piece breaks off, place the appliance and the piece in a clean container and advise parents to take the child to the dentist.

Bitten Lip or Tongue:

Apply direct pressure to the bleeding area with a clean cloth.
If swelling is present, apply a cold compress.
If bleeding does not stop within 15 minutes, advise parent of situation, and take the child to a hospital emergency room.

Chipped or Broken Tooth:

Gently clean dirt from the injured area with warm water.
Protect the tooth from further exposure to air or cold liquid (cover with sterile gauze).
Place a cold compress over the face, in the area of the injured tooth, to decrease the swelling.
If an exposed nerve is obvious, advise parents to take the student to a dentist immediately.

Knocked-Out Tooth:

Immediately attempt to locate the lost tooth. Handle the tooth by the top (crown), not the root portion. If the tooth cannot be found, look in the mouth area where the tooth should be to make sure it is not driven up into the soft tissue.
If the tooth can be located and is dirty, rinse it gently in running water. Do not scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. Place the tooth in a cup of milk or in a tooth preserver solution*. These are the preferred solutions to keep them in; if they are not available, place the tooth in a cup of cool water.
Advise parent of injury and take child to the dentist immediately (within 30 minutes if possible). Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth. Remember to take the tooth along.

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Who We Are:

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Welcome to Churchville Family Dentistry, also known as Bel Air Center for Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Shahry and associates provide complete, state of the art dental care in a caring and compassionate manner.

Our Services:

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At Churchville Family Dentistry we practice general and cosmetic dentistry. Our office welcomes adults and children, as well as providing in-home care for home-based patients. We also offer Nitrous Oxide anesthesia for those patients who are anxious about their dental visits.

Our Mission:

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At Churchville Family Dentistry, our caring doctors and staff work together as a team to insure proper dental health with preventative care. We believe in promoting long-term dental health through the most superior treatment available.

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