If you’re unsure—call us. We prioritise:
- Severe toothache or sensitivity – pain to hot/cold or biting
- Broken, chipped, or fractured tooth
- Knocked-out (avulsed) tooth
- Loose or dislodged crown/bridge/filling
- Dental abscess, swelling, or pimple on gums
- Trauma or laceration to lips, tongue, or cheeks
- Cracked denture or broken appliance
- Orthodontic emergencies – poking wire, broken bracket
- Post-op pain or dry socket after an extraction
Immediate first-aid tips (until you reach us):
- Tooth knocked out: Handle by the crown, not the root. If clean, gently reinsert in the socket and bite on gauze. If you can’t, keep it moist in milk or a tooth-preservation kit—do not let it dry out.
- Broken/chipped tooth: Rinse gently with warm water; save any fragments in milk. Avoid chewing on the injured side.
- Severe toothache: Rinse with warm salt water. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever you normally use (avoid placing aspirin on the gum).
- Lost filling/crown: If the tooth is sensitive, a small amount of temporary dental cement (from a pharmacy) can protect it until we see you.
- Bleeding: Apply gentle pressure with clean gauze or a tea bag for 10–15 minutes.
- Swelling: Apply a cold compress outside the cheek in 10-minute intervals.
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How we help—fast, focused emergency care:
- Urgent triage & pain relief: We assess your symptoms, take any needed digital x-rays, and relieve pain first.
- Clear diagnosis & options: We explain what’s happening and outline straightforward treatment choices with timelines and fees.
- Same-day treatment when possible
- Temporary or definitive fillings/bonding
- Root canal therapy to save infected teeth
- Crown/veneer/cosmetic repairs
- Extractions when necessary
- Antibiotics (only when indicated)
- Denture/partial repairs and ortho fixes
- Long-term plan: We stabilize today, then plan for durable, comfortable function and aesthetics.
Common emergency problems we treat:
- Infection/abscess: Throbbing pain, swelling, bad taste—often needs drainage and root canal or extraction.
- Fractured tooth: From biting hard foods or sports; solutions range from bonding to crown or root canal.
- Sensitivity after dental work: Usually temporary; we’ll rule out bite issues or cracks.
- Wisdom tooth flare-ups: Inflamed gums or decay around impacted teeth.
- Sports injuries: We repair trauma and can custom-make sports mouthguards to prevent future injuries.
Preventing future dental emergencies:
- Routine checkups & cleanings: Catch potential issues early before they become emergencies.
- Nightguards: Protect teeth from clenching or grinding (a common cause of cracks).
- Sports mouthguards: Essential for contact or high-impact activities to prevent injury.
- Smart habits: Avoid chewing ice, hard candies, popcorn kernels, and never open packages with your teeth.
