Dental emergencies can occur at any time and we will do our best to see you as soon as possible. Call us on 03 5977 5459.
We understand that emergencies can be distressing and aim to help you be prepared ahead of time and to know what to do if an emergency happens. How you react in the minutes following a dental emergency may determine if you keep or lose your tooth.
Here are some of the top dental emergencies that we see and what you should do about them:
Toothache
A toothache may not sound like a dental emergency until you have one. Pain associated with a toothache can be quite intense. It is important to:
- clean out the area where the pain is coming from as soon as possible.
- use a combination of brushing, rinsing with mouthwash and flossing to remove any debris from around your teeth and gums that may be causing the problem.
- contact us immediately
Chipped or Cracked Tooth
If you have a chipped or cracked tooth, it is important to:
- collect as many fragments of the broken tooth as possible
- rinse your mouth out, being careful not to lose any pieces
- you should keep the fragments in a cup of warm water
- contact your dentist immediately
- be sure to take all the fragments to the dentist with you.
Knocked Out Tooth
It may be possible to restore a knocked out tooth if you can keep the tooth in good condition and get to a dental practice within 60 minutes.
- You should rinse your mouth out with warm water.
- If possible try to place the tooth back into the socket facing in the right direction and hold it there until you can get to the dentist.
- If you cannot get your tooth to fit back into its place, then place the tooth in a cup of milk or warm water with salt in it to preserve it.
- You also can use a cold compress to reduce swelling.
- Get to a dental practice within 60 minutes
Tooth Abscess
An abscessed tooth is a sign of a serious infection in your mouth. If you have severe swelling of your gums or cheek, it is important to contact us immediately. Emergency appointments may available and we will do our best to see you quickly.
Please call us on 03 5977 5459.
Our dentist are also available on the direct lines listed at the bottom of your business cards.
Incase of an emergency that we are unavailable e.g. weekends, the practices we recommend:
24/7 Dental – 73 Keys Road Moorabbin Vic 3189, Ph: (03) 9044 0777
Royal Dental Hospital – 720 Swanston Street, Carlton Ph: 1300 360 054
If you are in an emergency situation and unable to attend any practice, please see your local GP.
