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InstaCare Online

Should I Call?

Call 911 NOW (you may need an ambulance) IF:
  • Knocked out (unconscious)
  • Major bleeding that can't be stopped
Call Your Dentist NOW (night or day) IF:
  • You think you have a serious injury
  • Knocked-out tooth (see First Aid and Transport information)
  • Tooth is almost falling out
  • Tooth is greatly pushed out of its normal position
  • Tooth that's pushed out of its normal position interferes with normal bite
  • Chipped tooth is missing a large piece, or a red dot is visible inside the chipped area
  • Bleeding won't stop after 10 minutes of direct pressure
  • Severe pain

Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby Instacare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department.

Use our Facility Search, to find the Instacare clinic nearest you.

Call Your Dentist WITHIN 24 HOURS (between 9 am and 4 pm) IF:
  • You think you need to be seen
  • Tooth is slightly pushed out of its normal position
  • Can see a chip or fracture line in the tooth
  • Tooth sensitive to cold fluids
  • Tooth feels very loose when you try to move it
Call Your Dentist DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF:
  • You have other questions or concerns
Self Care at Home IF:
  • Minor tooth injury and you don't think you need to be seen
  1. Symptom Description
  2. Care at Home?

Adult Housecalls. Copyright © 2001-2008. David Thompson, M.D.
Reviewed/Modified: Jan. 2008 by Intermountain Healthcare, Inc.


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