🔗 DentalPedia "K-dental"(Coming Soon) - Kyung Hee University Dental Hospital Professor. Catherine SungOk Hong

If you encounter dental issues while in Korea, it's important to know how to address them efficiently. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you manage any dental problems during your stay.

1. If Your Prosthesis Falls Out While Eating

• Temporary Fix: A Korean dentist can temporarily reattach your prosthesis. 🏥
• Underlying Issues: If the issue is not just the bonding but involves dental caries or a chipped tooth, you might need a new prosthesis. 🦷
• Short Stay: For a brief stay, a temporary solution or attachment might be necessary before returning to your home country. ✈️

2. If You Experience Severe Tooth Pain

• Common Causes: Wisdom teeth, severe cavities, pulpitis, cracked tooth, severe periodontitis, and gingival inflammation can cause tooth pain. 😖
• Treatment Options: If you have enough time, you can receive endodontic treatment, caries treatment, scaling, tooth extraction, prosthesis, and even implants. 🏥🦷
• Short Stay: For a short stay, visit a nearby dentist for pain prescriptions and possible emergency treatment. 🆘💊

3. If Your Tooth Falls Out

• Immediate Action: Place the tooth in milk or wrap it in a damp towel or gauze to prevent the root from drying out. 🥛
• Quick Response: Treat the tooth within an hour and avoid injuring the root. ⏱️🏃
• Endodontic Treatment: The tooth can be secured with wires, and endodontic treatment is needed. If you don't have time, get treatment as soon as you return home. 🏠

4. If You Break a Tooth

• Severity Dependent: The treatment depends on the severity; extraction, root canal treatment, or restorative treatment might be needed. 🔍🦷
• Treatment Timeline: For extraction, dental implants or bone grafts can be done on the same day, but full treatment may take longer. ⏱️
• Temporary Treatment: For a short stay, get temporary treatment and complete the treatment in your home country. 🌍

5. If You Feel Stinging Pain When Chewing

• Possible Fracture: Your tooth might be fractured. The extent of the fracture determines the treatment. 🦷🔎
• Minor Fracture: If the fracture is small and doesn’t reach the nerve, it can be treated with resin. 🏥🦷
• Severe Fracture: If severe, root canal treatment or extraction might be needed. 🦷🔧
• Temporary Care: If immediate treatment isn’t possible, avoid using or chewing on the side of the fractured tooth. 🚫🦷 

For dental emergencies in Korea, seek immediate care for prosthesis issues, severe pain, or broken teeth. Temporary solutions are available for short stays. Always preserve a fallen tooth properly and consult a dentist quickly.

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