What is a Dental Emergency Etobicoke?
Dental emergencies can have many causes, including accidents, sports-related injuries, tooth decay and infection. You may have an dental emergency etobicoke if you have any of the following:
* A traumatic injury to your mouth, jaw or teeth
* Severe pain that you cannot control with over-the-counter pain medication
* Uncontrolled bleeding
* Severe swelling in your mouth, face or neck
I broke, chipped or cracked my tooth, Dental Emergency Etobicoke!
If it’s not causing pain, in most cases a small chip in the tooth does not constitute an dental emergency etobicoke, unless it is in the aesthetic zone, it’s sharp, or other symptoms are present such as bleeding and/or pus. Extensive cracks or fractures to a tooth require immediate attention: This may cause pain and could lead to further damage if left untreated. If you experience trauma to your tooth:
* Look in the mouth to understand the extent of the injury.
* Gently rinse your mouth with water to clean the damaged area.
* Apply a cold compress to the impacted area, as required.
* Take anti-inflammatory analgesics (e.g. Ibuprofen (Advil)) to alleviate any discomfort and reduce inflammation. Do not apply medication directly to the tooth/gum.
* See a dentist as soon as possible.
I have infection and/or swelling, Dental Emergency Etobicoke!
It is important to see a dentist if you have an infection in your teeth or gums or swelling of your face. Pain will usually be the first sign of an infection but you may also notice redness in the gums or swelling in your mouth. In the case of swelling that affects your ability to swallow or breathe call 911 or visit the nearest hospital emergency.
My tooth was knocked out, Dental Emergency Etobicoke!
Since it takes a lot of force to knock out a tooth, the first thing that needs to be ruled out is a concussion due to its life threatening implications. A knocked-out permanent tooth may be saved but time is of the essence. If you knock out your permanent tooth, follow these steps:
*Hold the tooth by the crown (the top part of the tooth); never touch the root.
*Rinse the tooth with water.
*Re-position the tooth in the socket. Gently hold in place with a clean piece of gauze, a tea towel or face cloth to hold it in place; if you are unable to replace the tooth, put it in a glass of milk.
*It is essential to see a dentist immediately. In the case of a knocked-out tooth getting immediate treatment (within the hour) can make a huge difference to a dentist’s ability to preserve your tooth.
* A knocked out baby tooth shouldn’t be re-positioned back. If in doubt consult a dentist.
My tooth has moved/displaced, Dental Emergency Etobicoke!
You should see a dentist as soon as possible if an injury has caused your tooth to move. A displaced tooth can interfere with your bite, cause discomfort and could make it harder to reposition it back in place. If addressed early your dentist may be able to move the tooth back into position.
Our dentist, Dr. Oresta Kovbel, has done a hospital residency and dealt with different types of dental emergencies. She will be glad to give you a helping hand in your dental emergency etobicoke.