Edmonton Emergency Dentist

There are several things that are classified as a dental emergency – with varying degrees of urgency

The most common dental emergency is a TOOTHACHE

When we assess the severity of a toothache these are the symptoms that would indicate that the tooth may be starting to an abscess –

• sensitive to hot and/or cold with pain that lingers for more than a few minutes
• Swelling
• Keeping you awake at night
• Pain that is not resolved with OTC pain killers like ibuprofen or acetametaphine

These are symptoms that you should contact your dentist about

These are some symptoms that are not considered an emergency and do not require you to contact your dentist

• brief sensitivity to cold that resolves when the cold is removed
• Occasional sensitivity to chewing
• Sensitivity that is resolved with OTC medication

BROKEN OR CHIPPED TOOTH

There are also varying degrees of severity with chipped and broken teeth

• if there is a small chip with no sensitivity you should see your dentist but it is not urgent
• If there is a larger chip but no sensitivity – you should contact your dentist but it is not urgent
• If the chipped or broken tooth has symptoms as noted about under toothache you should contact your dentist immediately
• If a tooth is fractured or knocked out due to trauma this would also be a reason to contact your emergency dentist Edmonton immediately

BADLY BITTEN LIP OR TONGUE

If you bite your lip or tongue and it is bleeding use a clean cloth and put pressure on the area. If the lip is swollen you can ice the area – 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off. If the bleeding will not stop this is actually a medical emergency and you should proceed to a hospital emergency

SOMETHING STUCK BETWEEN YOUR TEETH

Usually, this can be resolved with patience and floss. If you are unsuccessful you can see your dentist or hygienist

LOST FILLING

If you lose a filling and there are none of the symptoms noted under “toothache” you can place sugar-free gum over the affected area. Call your emergency dentist Edmonton and ensure you get in to have the area fixed however it is not urgent if the tooth is asymptomatic

If you have a dental emergency, call our dental office as soon as you can. They can give you the best advice as to what to do.

The best way to avoid dental emergencies is to make sure you take exceptional care of your teeth by brushing and flossing daily and ensuring you see your dentist on a regular basis so any concerns with your teeth are caught early and treated immediately. Check out our weekly blogs where you can find the best ways to take care of your oral health.

A lose filling means that the tooth is going to need further treatment – keep the tooth as clean as possible, switch to a softer diet so you don’t put too much pressure on the tooth And see our Edmonton dentist to have the tooth restored.

As mentioned these are signs of a true dental emergency. Pain is best dealt with using OTC pain medications. Swelling can be helped by placing an ice pack on the area 10 minutes on 10 minutes off. Swelling should be taken seriously when it comes to the mouth as it can progress quickly. Our emergency dentist Edmonton will likely place you on antibiotics. If the antibiotics are not helping to reduce swelling in 24 hours, or the swelling worsens proceed to a hospital emergency As Soon As Possible (ASAP).

We are conveniently located at a brand new clinic at Unit 2905, 2943 66 Street. We are currently open for emergency appointments. Walk Welcome or contact us ahead of time.

Of course, you can. Dr. Molly Rodgers offers oral sedation or Nitrous sedation. If IV sedation is needed, we work closely with other dentists that have a general anesthetist on staff.

A jaw fracture is a serious Medical emergency and you should proceed to the nearest Hospital emergency ASAP. Do not go to your dentist.

Tooth sensitivity to cold is very common and has several underlying causes If the sensitivity is brief and resolves once the. Cold stimulus is removed then it is usually nothing to be concerned about. There are several tooth pastes for sensitive teeth and they do help to reduce this. If this sensitivity progresses to more of a tooth ache then I recommend you call your dental office

Like any type of dental treatment we try to ensure that the treatment is comfortable and the vast majority of root canals can be done without discomfort.

However if a tooth is extremely abscessed there may be some discomfort with the procedure The best way to avoid this is to make sure you see your dentist as soon as you notice a concern as the sooner we treat the tooth the easier the procedure will be

To stop unbearable tooth pain, rinse your mouth with warm salt water, take over-the-counter pain relievers, and apply a cold compress to the affected area. Avoid hot or cold foods and drinks. If the pain persists, see a dentist as soon as possible for proper diagnosis and treatment.