Mix half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water. Rinse gently for 30 seconds. Cleans the area and reduces inflammation and bacteria.
Ibuprofen is most effective for dental pain — it reduces both pain and inflammation. Paracetamol is also helpful. Clove oil applied to the gum with a cotton swab provides temporary numbing.
Pick up by the crown (top), not the root. If dirty, rinse gently with milk or saline — not tap water, not scrubbing. Replace in the socket if possible, or store between cheek and gum, or in a cup of milk.
Rinse with warm water. Apply a cold pack to the outside of the face. Save any tooth fragments in milk. See a dentist within 24 hours.
All dental injuries and severe toothaches need professional evaluation.
Nosebleeds look far scarier than they are. Nearly all of them stop on their own with patience and the right position.
Most head bumps are minor. Knowing exactly what to watch for turns anxiety into readiness. You're doing the right thing by checking.
The urge to rub is strong — resist it completely. Rinsing is the answer, and your eye is protected while you do it.
Guidance only — in any emergency, call 911.