Dental Emergencies

What to Expect

Whatever the dental emergency, you should be seen as soon as possible! Call our office in Bryanston, and we’ll do our very best to get you in that day to be treated and feeling better in no time.

Oral health is no joke. Let’s review what is and what isn’t a dental emergency.

DENTAL TRAUMA

Dental trauma can cause sudden dental issues that require emergency dental care! If your permanent tooth falls out of your mouth due to injury, we suggest gently clean off the root, if still in tact, and try to replace it in the socket in the appropriate orientation as soon as possible. If you can replace the tooth within 30 minutes, research shows a much higher percentage of keeping your original tooth and avoiding further complications! Other tips include storing the tooth in saliva (like in your cheek), or milk. You should not wait over two hours to be seen by an emergency dentistry professional; these injuries require immediate attention.

Dental trauma involving a broken tooth or knocked out tooth is a dental emergency. This only applies to permanent teeth. If you are experiencing severe toothache, please come into our practice ASAP. We will do our absolute best to squeeze you into that day’s schedule.

DENTAL ABSCESS

Dental abscess is a dental emergency and should be treated immediately. Dental swellings could spread and become dangerous if not treated properly, causing severe pain and further complications.

BLEEDING GUMS

If your gums are spontaneously bleeding, yet you have regular cleanings and checkups, you may be in need of emergency dental services. Please visit your medical doctor immediately to check the status of your health, and let us know as soon as possible. Bleeding gums could be a symptom of more serious health conditions.

BROKEN CUSP OF A MOLAR

Unless you’re in extreme pain, a broken cusp of a molar is not a dental emergency. For these cases, we will book you at our next available spot and offer recommendations for over the counter pain relief to alleviate pain.