Emergency Dentist in Garran
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At Telopea Park Dental, we understand the impact a dental emergency can have on our neighbours in Garran and the Canberra vicinity. We never want you to suffer a moment longer than necessary, which is why we prioritise emergency treatments.
Dr Eric Kropinak and his team will see you the same day, if possible, and will care for your needs even if you are a new patient. We look forward to treating you and helping relieve your pain on the way to ultimately solving your dental trauma.
Examples of What Constitutes a Dental Emergency
For a variety of reasons, many people may hesitate to consider their tooth pain an emergency. However, regardless of your level of certainty, we suggest the first thing you do is call our clinic. Our team can ask the questions needed to assess your condition and arrange an appointment for urgent care if the situation warrants it.
Some conditions that often should be treated as an emergency are:
- Fractured or broken tooth – Even without pain, a broken tooth is an invitation for an infection to grow inside your tooth and out of reach. In addition, with some discomfort, your tooth’s nerve may be exposed and on the cusp of causing debilitating pain.
- Dental infection – A tooth infection may begin as a minor inconvenience, but all infections will naturally increase and spread. In some cases, an infection may form an abscess filled with bacteria-laced fluid. A burst abscess can cause a significant illness.
- Severe toothache or sensitivity – With many possible causes, tooth pain should be treated seriously to uncover the underlying cause and treat it.
- Swelling and inflammation – Extreme gum disease can lead to tooth loss.
- Lost or broken dental filling or crown – One typical emergency is a broken or dislodged filling or crown. Prompt repair in these cases can head off even more extensive issues.
- Painful or swollen wisdom teeth
Telopea Park Dental Provides Emergency Treatment
After you have called our clinic for assessment and advice, our top priority when you arrive will be to alleviate your pain and stabilise your condition. Next, Dr Kropinak will examine your teeth and order x-rays to help accurately diagnose the problem. If you can be treated on the same day, we will ensure comprehensive care.
Some typical dental procedures that resolve emergencies:
- Root canal therapy to treat tooth pulp infection
- Dental fillings or crowns to protect damaged, cracked, or decayed teeth
- Tooth extractions for teeth beyond saving
We encourage our patients to take an active role in their dental treatments. Even in emergencies, we will explain your treatment options and try to address your overall oral health. Our team is here to provide prompt treatment to solve your immediate challenges and manage long-term health and well-being.
Follow Up to Urgent Dental Care
After your emergency appointment, we will encourage a follow up to help ensure your emergency does not resurface. Other problems may be identified during your initial visit that, while not an immediate priority, still may require attention and treatment. Prevention is still the best way to address an emergency before it becomes one.
Telopea Park Dental Handles Dental Emergencies in Garran and the Greater Canberra Region
Dental emergencies are unlikely to resolve themselves, so we encourage you to take immediate action. Your first step should be to call our Garran dental clinic and describe your symptoms to our team of professionals. Then, we will make it our mission to help you resolve your pain, stabilise your condition and ultimately solve your oral health crisis.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
We always endeavour to accommodate patients who are in pain on the day that they call. However, emergencies cannot always be treated by the dentist on the same day depending on when the phone call is made.
Yes, especially patients with damaged front teeth and children. Broken or missing fillings are best treated as soon as possible too, even if they do not hurt. We set aside multiple emergency appointments per day to accommodate this, but they do fill up.
Dental emergencies involving tooth fractures are common and treatable but can become a significant problem if you avoid your dentist. So, if you’ve cracked a tooth, the first thing you should do is call our Garran dental clinic. Depending on the level of damage, quick action can avoid further damage and enable us to save your tooth.
Our team is trained to assess tooth damage, asking the right questions so we can plan your solution. At Telopea Park Dental, we prioritise emergency dental care. Our dentists will take every measure to treat you the same day if possible. We also care for your urgent needs, even if you are a new patient.
Why You Should Treat a Cracked Tooth
Tooth fractures sometimes happen without you feeling any pain. However, even a minor crack compromises the entire tooth structure, making chewing an issue. Furthermore, a cracked tooth can quickly become a broken tooth when you bite down.
In addition to being more challenging to repair, a significant break in your tooth can allow plaque-causing bacteria inside, where an infection may establish itself. Over time, what began as a small crack can branch into severe tooth damage with an accompanied root infection. This outcome will undoubtedly be more painful and require more intense treatment.
The best way to save your tooth is to call us when it happens.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr Eric Kropinak BSc., BDent. (USyd)
Dentist - Sydney Trained, Canberra Perfected!
Dr. Eric Kropinak BSc., BDent. (USyd) gained his Bachelor of Science degree in 2003. Four years later, he earned his Bachelor of Dentistry from the University of Sydney. He has practised in Canberra for over 18 years, honing his skills and expertise though numerous hours of continuing professional development per year. Dr Kropinak is focused on professional and essential dentistry for patients of all ages.
He has numerous memberships and affiliations worth noting, including:
- Australian Academy of Dento-Facial Aesthetics (AADFA)
- Australian Dental Association (ADA)
- Australian Society of Endodontics (ASE)
- Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS)
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