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Patrick G. Weakland, D.D.S.
214 5th Street
Windsor, CO 80550
Phone: 970-686-5544
Fax: 970-686-6872
Email: weaklanddental@yahoo.com
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Dr. Weakland and Staff
have all the experience you want in your dental professionals:
Dr. Weakland
23 years
Yvonne,
Office Mngr...15 years
Katie, DA
6 years
Regular Office Hours:
Tuesday
- Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mondays and Fridays available periodically
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Pediatric
Dentistry: First Aid
FAQ
| First Aid
Tooth
Ache
Clean the area around the sore tooth thoroughly. Rinse the mouth
vigorously with warm saltwater to dislodge trapped food or debris.
DO NOT place aspirin on the gum or on the aching tooth. If face is
swollen, apply a cold compress. Take acetaminophen for pain and see
a dentist as soon as possible.
Cut
or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek
Apply ice to bruised areas. If there is bleeding, apply firm but
gentle pressure with a clean gauze or cloth. If bleeding does not
stop after 15 minutes or it cannot be controlled by simple pressure,
take the child to a hospital emergency room.
Broken
Braces and Wires
If a broken appliance can be removed easily, take it out. If it
cannot, cover the sharp or protruding portion with cotton balls,
gauze or chewing gum. If a wire is stuck in the gums, cheek or
tongue, DO NOT remove it. Take the child to a dentist immediately.
Loose or broken appliances, which do not bother the child, do not
usually require emergency attention.
Broken
Tooth
Rinse dirt from injured area with warm water. Place a cold compress
over the face in the area of the injury. Locate and save any broken
tooth fragments. Immediate dental attention is necessary.
Knocked
Out Permanent Tooth
Find the tooth. Handle the tooth by the top (crown), not the root
portion. You may rinse the tooth but DO NOT clean or handle the
tooth unnecessarily. Try to reinsert the tooth in its socket. Have
the child hold the tooth in place by biting on a clean gauze or
cloth. If you cannot reinsert the tooth, transport the tooth in a
cup containing milk or water. See a dentist IMMEDIATELY! Time is a
critical factor in saving the tooth.
Other
Emergency Conditions:
Possible Broken Jaw: If a fractured jaw is suspected, try
to keep the jaws from moving by using a towel, tie or handkerchief.
Take the child to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Bleeding
After Baby Tooth Falls Out: Fold and pack a
clean gauze or cloth over the bleeding area. Have the child bite on
the gauze for 15 minutes. This may be repeated once; if bleeding
persists, see a dentist.
Cold
/ Canker Sores: Many children occasionally suffer from cold or
canker sores. Usually over-the-counter preparations give some
relief. Because some serious diseases may begin as sores, it is
important to have a dental evaluation if these sores persist.
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