West Richland Emergency Care for Food and Debris Stuck between Teeth.

At West Richland Family Dental we know you may have urgent dental needs. A small disruption like getting something lodged between teeth or debris stuck in your gums can cause much larger problems down the road for your stunning smile.

(509) 967-3421
West richland family dentist explaining sealants to female patient

Care instructions for stuck Debris in-between teeth.

  1. Floss normally.
  2. If flossing normally doesn't work, tie a knot in your floss and carefully place the floss between your teeth and pull the knot through gently.
  3. If the first two do not work, a little trick is to place a toothpick in between the two teeth where the item is lodged. Push it in slightly so it stays in place and keep it there for a minute or two. This allows your teeth to move slightly. Push on the toothpick once more so the teeth will move a bit further and wait a couple of minutes again. Then remove the toothpick and try flossing again.
West richland family dentist explaining sealants to female patient

Get Comfortable at West Richland Family Dental.

Whether you or a family member visit our West Richland office for a quick check up or a longer visit, we want you to be as comfortable as possible in our heated/cool massage chair. Kick back, relax, watch tv and let our incredible team of doctors take care of your dental needs.

Visit Our Office
Dr. Karlson demonstrating a toothbrush at West Richland Family Dental for a female patient

Emergency Dental care near you.

Our team of Tri-City emergency dentists have advanced training in treating teeth that have debris stuck between them. Time is of the essence in treating these dental emergencies.

Dr. Karlson demonstrating a toothbrush at West Richland Family Dental for a female patient
Patient exam room at West Richland Family Dental

“Every time I go in, the staff is always so friendly and very helpful -- love the doctors -- and it’s always a pleasant environment to come to. Any procedure is always talked through to me and done very gently so I always come in very relaxed and at ease.”

-Rockie R.
Patient exam room at West Richland Family Dental

“Every time I go in, the staff is always so friendly and very helpful -- love the doctors -- and it’s always a pleasant environment to come to. Any procedure is always talked through to me and done very gently so I always come in very relaxed and at ease.”

-Rockie R.