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Ria Family Dental Guide: What to Do if You Have Dental Emergency

by | Sep 23, 2024 | Dental Emergency, Yeronga Dentist Guide

what to do if you have dental emergency

Dental emergencies, such as cracked teeth, lost teeth, or sudden and unexplained swelling, can interfere with speaking, eating, and other normal activities.

Even worse, in severe cases, they can be life-threatening! And by their nature, they cannot be planned for.

When an emergency arises, you should call Ria Family Dental immediately as we give you the best possible care, ease your discomfort, and help you return quickly to your regular life.

Our dental clinic focuses on emergency care! Our emergency dental care page describes what we do and links to specific pages describing a variety of dental emergencies.

All of which we can treat! We also offer same-day emergency appointments.

But what we can do partly depends on how well you handle an emergency before you get to our office.

Below is our list of strategies for coping with a dental emergency. If you need more help, please contact us.

The number one thing you can do to plan for an emergency

Have the phone number of your Yeronga dentist on your phone! Call us at 0451 359 356, and we can give you specific advice and schedule an appointment.

Is it an emergency?

Not every dental problem is an emergency. To decide if you can wait to be seen by your dentist or if you need to get in touch with us immediately, ask yourself the following questions:

  • Are you in severe pain?
  • Have you lost a tooth? Quick treatment may save a tooth.
  • Do you have any loose teeth? Adults should never lose their teeth. A loose tooth is a severe condition, even if not painful.
  • Are you bleeding from the mouth?
  • Do you have an infection or mysterious swelling?

An emergency occurs when a dental disease requires quick treatment to stop bleeding, relieve extreme pain, or save a tooth. The same is true of severe infections, which can be life-threatening.

What to do in case of particular emergencies

Broken, chipped or cracked tooth

  • Inspect the mouth and tooth to determine the severity of the injury.
  • Softly rinse your mouth with water to clear the damaged area (you may want to reinspect!)
  • Apply a cold compress to the affected area, ensuring not to apply ice directly to the tissue.
  • Take OTC anti-inflammatory drugs to alleviate discomfort and reduce inflammation, but never apply medicine to the tooth or gum.

Knocked-out Tooth

  • Attempt to slowly and delicately replace the tooth in its socket.
  • Bite on a clean towel or gauze to prevent the tooth from shifting.
  • For a knocked-out tooth, hold the tooth by the crown and not by the root.
  • Rinse teeth with clean water, but don’t use soaps or detergents.
  • Keep the tooth moist.
  • If the tooth cannot be put back in position, store the tooth in a container filled with milk.

Severe Toothache

  • Avoid chewing with the affected tooth.
  • Rinse warm water with salt.
  • Take an over-the-counter pain reliever.

Lost Restoration or Filling

  • Do not attempt to repair the restoration on your own
  • Keep your mouth clean.
  • Apply a cold compress near the affected tooth.
  • Manage discomfort by taking pain relievers.
  • Do not let food enter the cavity left by the filling.
  • Save the filling if possible to help your dentist establish why it fell out.
  • Do not use the tooth to chew.

Injured Soft Tissue

  • Gently rinse your mouth with salt water.
  • Apply pressure to the area with a moist strip of gauze or a tea bag.
  • Put a cold compress on your cheek near the area of any bleeding.

Lost Filling

  • Save the filling if possible to help your dentist establish why it fell out.
  • Do not let food enter the cavity left by the filling.
  • Do not use the tooth to chew. Brush it gently. Call your Yeronga dentist immediately to schedule an emergency appointment.

Dental Emergency Services At The Ria Dental Family

Our emergency services are for patients of every age. Our care is given based on the particular needs of each patient and their emergency. The following are some of the dental emergencies we treat.

We are your responsive dentist in the Yeronga area for regular dental care or emergencies!

Dental Emergency Management in Yeronga

Ria Family Dental in Yeronga offers comprehensive care that addresses your short—and long-term dental needs.

We provide an honest, judgement-free environment featuring comfortable, convenient, and conservative care designed to optimise your oral health and smile!

SAME-DAY DENTAL EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT AVAILABLE!

Call us on 0451 359 356 or visit us at 451 Fairfield Rd in Yeronga.

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