Though by their nature, dental emergencies are unpredictable, at Telopea Park Dental, we suggest that you prepare in advance for most events that will lead to urgent dental care.
First, some things are always an emergency.
Treat an Avulsed Tooth Immediately
If one of your permanent teeth has been knocked out or avulsed, seek treatment right away. Your timely action may save your tooth. If you have an avulsed tooth, our team recommends these immediate measures:
- Don't touch your tooth's root, only touch the crown
- Rinse with clear warm water
- If possible, insert the whole tooth back into its original socket and secure it will gauze or bandages
- If you can't put it back in the socket, keep the tooth moist in a packet of water or saliva
- Call our clinic without delay
Dental Pain May Be an Emergency
Though dental pain is an unwanted guest at any party, its appearance can have many meanings. If you have a toothache, the first thing we will want to know is your pain's intensity. We suggest you classify it on a scale of one to ten.
If swelling and heat accompany your pain, you might be suffering from a tooth infection. We recommend early infection treatment since all infections are progressive, worsening if left alone.
Regardless of your individual experience and circumstances, we suggest you call our clinic in case of any emergency so we can offer our expertise and advice.