Emergency Dentistry Guide For Patients
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At Coldy Dent, we prioritize emergency cases to provide you with the care you need, when you need it.
- Children: Pediatric emergencies are treated immediately, even if it requires rescheduling other appointments.
- Adults: We offer same-day appointments to address your urgent needs.
- After-Hours Care: Although we are not a 24-hour clinic, we extend our hours when necessary to complete urgent treatments.
What to Do if a Tooth is Knocked Out Or Part of the Tooth is Broken?
If you bring your tooth fast after it’s being knocked out or broken, we have a chance to reimplant and save it. To increase the chances for successful replantation please do following:
- Rinse it gently with milk or saline solution—do not scrub.
- Store the tooth in saliva, or a sterile saline solution from a pharmacy.
- Seek dental care immediately, ideally within 30–60 minutes for the best chance of saving the tooth.
When Should You Seek Urgent Dental Care?
Dental emergencies require prompt attention to relieve pain, prevent complications, and protect your oral health. Contact us immediately if you experience any of the following:
- Severe Tooth Pain
- Persistent, intense pain that doesn’t subside with pain relievers
- Sharp pain when biting or chewing
- Throbbing pain radiating to the jaw, ear, or head
- Signs of Swelling and Infection
- Swelling of the gums, face, or jaw
- Presence of pus, abscess, or a bad taste in the mouth
- Difficulty swallowing or breathing (indicating a serious infection requiring immediate medical care)
- Trauma and Injuries
- Knocked-out (avulsed) teeth
- Chipped, cracked, or fractured teeth
- Loose teeth from impact or injury
- Jaw pain or difficulty opening and closing the mouth after trauma
- Bleeding That Won’t Stop
- Continuous gum or oral bleeding following an injury
- Bleeding from the gums accompanied by severe pain and swelling
Common Causes of Dental Emergencies: Trauma and Inflammation
Dental emergencies are often triggered by trauma, such as accidents or sports injuries, and inflammation due to untreated dental conditions, both of which require prompt attention to prevent further damage. Trauma is a frequent cause of dental emergencies, especially among children and active adults. Common dental trauma cases include:
Fractured Condyles (Jaw Bone Fracture)
Fractured Teeth
Avulsed (Knocked-Out) Teeth
Tooth Loss and Transplantation
Severe inflammation, often from untreated dental conditions, can result in serious complications. If you experience intense pain, swelling, or difficulty chewing, seek dental care as soon as possible.
The first step in managing inflammation involves premedication and medication to reduce swelling and discomfort. We might need antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs.
Once controlled, necessary treatments, such as deep cleaning, periodontal therapy, or root canal treatment, may be performed. In some cases, when a tooth cannot be saved due to severe infection, extraction may be necessary. These treatments form part of our emergency care services, ensuring that you receive prompt and effective care.