Nothing ruins your day quicker than a broken tooth! You may have been on your lunch hour at work or enjoying a meal with your family when you felt that telltale crack. Next comes the sensitivity, and now you've got a full-blown dental emergency to deal with.
Tooth emergencies are never convenient, but if you need emergency dental care in Avondale, you can rely on Avondale Dental Centre to be there for you. Here are some helpful tips on what to do during common dental emergencies until you can see your dentist.
Handling Dental Emergencies
We always recommend that our patients contact our dental surgery first during a tooth emergency. Here are some everyday situations we are well-equipped to handle.
- Broken or chipped teeth — If your tooth breaks, gather the pieces if possible and contact your dentist for repair. Even if it's just chipped, we may need to smooth it to prevent it from irritating your gums or soft tissues.
- Severe or constant toothache — Pain indicates a tooth infection that won't go away without treatment. You can use over-the-counter pain medication to reduce discomfort but contact your dentist right away to treat it to eliminate the infection. Otherwise, it can spread and cause damage to other teeth.
- Knocked-out tooth — If your tooth is knocked out or dislodged, it requires emergency treatment as soon as possible. In fact, the quicker we can treat it, the better our chances of saving it.
- Lost or broken tooth restoration—If you've broken or lost a dental crown or filling, your tooth will need to be repaired quickly to prevent sensitivity, discomfort, and further damage. If possible, bring the restoration with you and contact your dentist immediately.
If you or a loved one needs an emergency dentist in Avondale, please contact us on (09) 828-7484. We also provide instructions over the phone on how to reach us if your dental emergency occurs after usual business hours.