Innumerable events and conditions can cause dental emergencies, and at East Kildonan Dental, our experienced dentists have provided a vast range of different emergency treatments over the years. Below, we've listed some of the most common dental emergencies we treat, but if you're experiencing something that's not listed, there's still an extremely high likelihood we'll be able to help:
If you're chewing and suddenly feel a filling, crown, or bridge come loose, rinse, save the piece and call us right away. A missing reconstruction can expose your teeth to the risk of decay or infection and also result in significant discomfort, sensitivity, and pain. Often, our dental team can quickly make permanent repairs. If not, they'll be sure to provide a comfortable temporary solution until a proper fix can be arranged.
All of these conditions may warrant immediate attention from an experienced dentist.
Chipped Teeth - Depending on the size of the chip, you may not feel severe pain, but it's still important to treat chips to avoid further damage.
Broken Teeth - Broken teeth may cause serious pain, damage, and/or infection and should be treated as soon as possible.
Cracked Teeth - Cracked teeth often cause severe pain and must be professionally treated.
Facial or gum swelling represents an inflammatory response, which can indicate the presence of an infection. Even if the swelling isn't associated with pain, contact us right away for an emergency dental evaluation.
Broken or cracked dentures can make it challenging or impossible to eat or speak effectively. Don't delay making an urgent dental care appointment to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
A tooth abscess is a pocket of bacterial infection that can occur in your gum, tooth root, or jawbone. It can cause significant pain and should be treated immediately to avoid the spread of infection and potentially serious outcomes.
Experiencing a severe toothache? Our kind and highly trained dentists can find and treat the root cause.
If you've experienced unexpected trauma to the mouth that has resulted in a lost tooth or other damage, it's essential to be seen by a dentist right away. If you need to transport a knocked-out tooth, rinse it gently and hold it in place in the socket with gauze. Alternatively, you can transport a tooth in milk, but never in saltwater.
You should go to the ER if you believe you've experienced facial trauma requiring hospitalization. In most other cases, seeking emergency dental services will be a more effective choice for treating oral health issues. The ER can provide antibiotics and pain medication; in severe cases, it may be able to offer tooth extractions. However, it isn’t equipped to handle most emergency dental treatments.
Yes. If you are experiencing a toothache that is not resolving on its own, this certainly qualifies as a dental emergency that should be further investigated and treated as soon as possible.
At East Kildonan Dental, we will see patients on an emergency basis, whether they're patients of ours or not. To receive treatment, you will be required to fill out medical forms and be entered into our system, but you can choose to make your visit a single visit only if that's what you're most comfortable with.
