How to handle dental trauma?

Dental accidents and trauma occur with some frequency, the highest incidence is in children and adolescents, but adults are not oblivious to these events. Trauma can involve not only the tooth, but also the lips, gums, and bone.


It is important to act immediately and take the injured person to a dental hospital or clinic. Getting to a dentist within 30 minutes after the accident can make a difference.

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What is a dental emergency? What emergencies require treatment during the COVID-19 outbreak?

The authorities have imposed a quarantine in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19, and in order for that to happen, many locals have been forced to close.


Dentists must close their dental offices and only attend to dental emergencies, during the Covid-19 outbreak. The video we share defines what a dental emergency is and how the clinic staff and patients should be cared for.

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COVID 19: Oral Health and ADA Recommendations

We all know that the best way to prevent the spread and increase of the disease is by keeping a social distance, since the virus is highly contagious. For this, the authorities issue confinement rules in order to avoid contagion.


Dr. O shares how the COVID - 19 mandates affect dental health. While dental health is very important, many states and cities have mandated that patients only go to the dentist for dental emergencies. The ADA has provided advice for patients to follow in addressing their dental needs during these unprecedented times.

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CORONAVIRUS : What to do if there is a dental emergency during the lockdown?

Quarantine is a measure that was imposed for the care of the population, since March 23, we cannot leave if it is not strictly necessary.

This obviously causes concern for our well-being and that of our family.


During this period we are not exempt from suffering from some type of dental emergency, therefore, it is important to know how to contact your dentist, know what services they continue to provide and what to do if a dental emergency occurs while isolating yourself.

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