Dental emergencies often happen at the most inopportune moments, and they can be scary, leaving you uncertain about what to do. Fortunately, the dental team at Mount Waverley Smiles offers emergency dental appointments, often on the same day.
Because we are on call for your smile, here are the emergency dentistry essentials you need to know.
What Is Emergency Dentistry?
Emergency dentistry deals with unforeseen dental concerns that need immediate attention. Sometimes, you may not realise whether you’re experiencing a dental emergency, so we always encourage you to contact our clinic if you’re unsure.
Some of the most common dental emergencies include the following:
- Issues resulting from periodontal disease — If you have swollen gums, mouth pain, a loose tooth or unexplained bleeding, your gum disease may require immediate attention.
- Children’s dentistry concerns — If your child sustains a sports injury, such as a knocked-out tooth or a soft tissue injury to their cheek, tongue or gums, contact our dental clinic right away. For a knocked-out tooth, time is critical. We have a greater chance of saving your tooth if we put it back in its socket within one hour.
- Tooth pain — If you have a toothache that doesn’t go away on its own, it usually indicates a problem. You may have tooth decay or a dental infection, so don’t wait to arrange an appointment.
- Broken tooth — If you bite down too hard on something, you could break a tooth. Even if your broken tooth doesn’t hurt, we need to see you in our dental clinic. A chipped or broken tooth is more susceptible to infection, so it needs to be treated as soon as possible.
- Lost filling or crown — If you lose a filling or your dental crown comes off, your weakened tooth is compromised. We can quickly and easily replace your filling or reattach your dental crown, keeping your natural tooth safe from damage or infection.
Need Emergency Dental Care in Mount Waverley, VIC?
If you or a loved one need to arrange for emergency dental care, we are here for you. At Mount Waverley Smiles, we’ll work to ease your discomfort and form a treatment plan to save your smile.
Call us on (03) 9888 2523 to arrange an appointment.
