Knowing what to do during a dental emergency could save you from excessive, unnecessary pain. At Absolute Dental, we can offer immediate emergency dental care with a holistic approach to your dental care by prioritising your teeth or gum health, while considering your overall well-being.
Need Emergency Dental Care?
Not all dental problems are emergencies. However, for issues like unstoppable bleeding, persistent pain that isn’t relieved by medication, or broken facial bones, immediate care is essential. If you are unable to see a dentist immediately, please contact your local hospital for immediate care.
How Quickly Should I See a Dentist?
If you have a mouth injury, it’s a good idea to see a dentist as soon as possible. Getting an emergency appointment quickly can really make a difference in whether you save a tooth or not. Most dentists keep some time open in their schedule for emergencies, so they can get you in quickly.
Most Common Emergencies
Dental emergencies can strike unexpectedly and often require prompt attention. Here is a list of some of the most common scenarios where you might find yourself needing emergency dental care and what to do at the time of incident:
- Toothaches: Severe pain could indicate an infection or serious issue. Rinse your mouth with warm water and use dental floss to release any stuck food. Excruciating pain signals a serious infection, so it is important that see a dentist.
- Knocked-Out Tooth: Find the tooth and only try to touch it around the crown. A knocked-out adult tooth can usually be saved by putting it back in place or storing it in some milk as soon as possible before seeing a dentist. Immediate action can often save a knocked-out tooth.
- Chipped/Broken Tooth: Do a warm water rinse. Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling around the area. Visit your dentist to have your broken tooth fixed as soon as possible.
- Lost Filling/Crown: Quick treatment of a filling that has come loose can also prevent further damage and infection. See your dentist for a new filling or crown.
- Bitten Lip, Tongue, or Cheek: Clean with warm, salty water. Apply ice to reduce swelling. If bleeding persists, see a dentist or visit the emergency room.
- Dental Abscess: This painful infection needs urgent dental care. Rinse with warm salt water for temporary relief until you see your dentist.
In Conclusion
Emergency dental care doesn’t need to feel stressful. It is important to keep as calm as possible and look after the affected area before seeing a dentist. If you are in unbearable pain and you are unable to see a dentist for an emergency appointment, contact your local emergency department.
Absolute Dental focuses on immediate relief to alleviate pain, treating infections and using prevention techniques to avoid pain in the future.
If you face a dental emergency, remember to stay calm and book your emergency appointment .
Call 9321 6398 to make an appointment or find out more information about our emergency dental care and how we can help.
