What is a Dental Emergency?
We understand that dental emergencies can happen at any time, and we are here to help. Contact us to find out if we are able to make room in our schedule to provide you with urgent dental care in a timely manner.
FOR ALL AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCIES, PLEASE VISIT YOUR NEAREST HOSPITAL EMERGENCY CLINIC.
Below, our Fredericton dentists outline common dental emergencies that require prompt treatment.
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Lost Crowns
While crowns are built to last, it is possible for them to fall off your tooth. If this happens, don't panic. Call our office right away for an appointment.
In the meantime, find and rinse your crown with warm water, then store it in a safe container to bring with you. We may be able to reattach your original crown, saving you time and money.
If you can't see us the same day and your exposed tooth is painful, use temporary dental cement or wax from a pharmacy to protect it until your appointment.
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Lost Fillings
If a filling falls out of your tooth, call us to make an appointment as soon as possible. It's important to replace the filling promptly to prevent further decay in the exposed area.
In the meantime, keep the area clean and avoid chewing on that side of your mouth until you can get the filling replaced.
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Chipped or Broken Teeth
If you have a broken or chipped tooth, try to find the missing piece and bring it to your appointment. Your dentist can potentially reattach it. Whether the piece is found or not, call our office right away to have it repaired.
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Knocked-Out Teeth
If you can find your knocked-out tooth, pick it up by the crown, not the root, and rinse it with warm water before re-inserting it into your tooth socket. Once in place, gently bite down to hold your tooth in place.
If you cannot reinsert your tooth, place it in a container of milk and bring it to your appointment. If you're experiencing pain, you can apply a cold compress against your cheek.
Call our office as soon as possible. The sooner you can be treated after a tooth has been knocked out, the better the chance your dentist will have of saving it.
If your tooth cannot be saved, we offer restorative options, such as bridges, that can be used to replace your missing tooth.
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Swelling, Pain or Discomfort
Are you experiencing moderate to severe swelling, pain, or discomfort in your mouth or jaw area?
Call us as soon as possible to book an appointment, and follow these steps to alleviate pain in the meantime:
1. Apply a cold compress to your cheek, on the area where you are feeling pain.
2. Take an over-the-counter pain medication.
3. If the pain is coming from inside your mouth, use salt water to flush the area that is in pain.Please note that if the swelling is impacting your ability to breathe, you should seek emergency medical care at a hospital as soon as possible.
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