Emergency Dental Clinic Across Canada

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A dental emergency can be described as an injury to your teeth, gums or mouth that needs professional attention. A dental emergency can occur anytime and must not be ignored as it poses severe risks. Most dentists provide emergency dental care services to cater to immediate dental needs. There are several situations that count as dental emergencies. While you cannot treat them at home, there are certain emergency dental care tips that help you manage dental emergencies until you see your dentist. 

Knocked-Out Tooth
A knocked-out or broken tooth is a severe dental emergency that requires immediate attention. While you must rush to the dentist, the following tips help you manage the issue until you get to the dentist.

• Pick the tooth from the crown (top) and do not touch the roots of the tooth. 
• Rinse the broken tooth gently to thoroughly clean it. Make sure you place a washcloth in the sink to avoid the tooth from going down the drain. 
• If possible, gently place the tooth back in the socket. If not, place it in a clean container or a glass of milk. 

A knocked-out tooth cannot be treated at home, hence, it is best to see your dentist ASAP. Waiting for long or neglecting a visit to the dentist might lead to additional dental issues. ​

Loose Tooth
If you have a loose tooth, it is a dental emergency that needs immediate and professional attention. However, until you see the dentist, you can try to gently push the tooth back in its original position by applying mild pressure. Your dentist might suggest splinting or joining the tooth to the adjacent teeth to stabilize and get it back to position. ​

Chipped, Cracked or Fractured Tooth
Not all chipped and fractured teeth need immediate attention. Usually, a chipped tooth that doesn’t hurt can be treated in regular dental office hours. However, caution must be taken to not chip it more. The dentist usually polishes the chip out or adds a composite filling. 

A cracked or fractured tooth is a severe dental issue, constituting a dental emergency. You will require an X-ray so that the dentist is able to diagnose the condition and treat it accordingly. The dentist might suggest a root canal treatment or a crown, depending on the condition. In severe cases, the dentist might have to remove the tooth. In such cases, dental implants and bridges are ways to replace missing tooth. While you must see your dentist immediately, you must implement these steps until you get to the dentist. 

• Clean your mouth by gently rinsing it with warm water.
• Apply a cold compress on the facial area to minimize any swelling. 
• You may take acetaminophen (not aspirin) to minimize the pain.
• Painkillers are a complete no, as they burn the gum tissue. 

Tissue Injury and Facial Pain
Any type of injury inside your mouth, such as lacerations and tears to lips, cheeks, mouth, and tongue are considered tissue injuries, and are dental emergencies. If you face a tissue injury, you must clean the area with warm water and rush to the dentist. Any facial pain can be alleviated by taking acetaminophen. Avoid ibuprofen and aspirin as they lead to excessive bleeding. Apart from these measures, you must seek emergency dental care services immediately. 

We still haven’t covered all the dental emergencies that you’re likely to face. Stay tuned for our next post which will cover several other dental emergencies. 

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Any dental problem that requires professional treatment to save the tooth, stop tissue bleeding or alleviate severe pain is a dental emergency. While a knocked-out tooth, cracked tooth or tissue injury are dental emergencies, a severe infection or abscess in the mouth also requires emergency dental care. Let us look at what other situations demand emergency dental care, and ways prevent and identify dental emergencies. 

Implants and Restorations
Problems with implant and restorations used to treat dental issues also count as a dental emergency. A broken, cracked or worn out crown or bridge constitutes a dental emergency. If you have a dental device like dental implants, bridges or crowns, you must go for routine dental checkups to ensure they are not posing any risks to your oral health.
A temporary crown is provided to treat dental emergency, until the permanent crown is ready to be placed. Having a temporary crown come off is not a dental emergency, but it is essential to put it back in place to save your tooth. By using Vaseline, toothpaste, chapstick, or a small amount of dental adhesive, you can place the temporary crown back in place. Apply pressure with a washcloth to place it properly. However, you must see a dentist to get it properly cemented.

Whether a Dental Emergency or Not?
A minor chip, re-cementing crowns, and composite filling to repair a dental issue that does not hurt are not dental emergencies. However, most of the times people face problems with identifying a dental emergency. In such cases you must go through this checklist:

• Bleeding in your mouth
• Severe pain, in spite of applying home remedies
• Loose tooth
• Facial or dental injury
• Swelling in the mouth or on the area of pain
• Bulges, swelling or knots in your gums
• Severe teeth sensitivity

If any of these conditions occur, the situation calls for emergency dental care.

Once you see your dentist, you must give accurate details of the cause behind the dental issue and the current condition. This helps the dentist set further course of action. 

Preventing Dental Emergency
Many dental emergencies can be prevented by following good oral care regimen. This includes routine dental checkups to ensure that your teeth, gums and mouth are clean and healthy.

​If you are involved in sports or physical activity, consider using a mouth guard to prevent dental emergencies like broken or cracked tooth. Avoid chewing on hard foods that may crack or break your teeth. Make sure you carry a dental kit with you whenever you are travelling to be prepared for any dental emergency.

It is best to see a dentist before you travel to ensure there is no symptom that may result in a dental emergency. 

A dental emergency can occur anytime. Instead of panicking, it is best to consult an emergency dental care service. Additionally, keep in mind several situations that call for emergency dental care and ways to manage them until you see the dentist. Regular visits to a dentist help in preventing dental issues and maintaining oral hygiene. 

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