Need an emergency dentist Melbourne? In the unfortunate event that you have a dental emergency and you are in Melbourne then you can call Holistic Dental Melbourne cbd on Tel:03 9662 2288 right now and we can advise if you need to come in for an appointment.
If you are looking to be prepared for what to do when a dental emergency happens, then you will find the following tips helpful.
What is Considered a Dental Emergency?
Not every situation is considered a dental emergency and we know that determining that, may not be something you know how to do. The action you take in the case of a dental emergency will depend on the dental problem at hand. Some dental problems are more urgent than others and may require an emergency dentist in Melbourne.
Here are some issues that arise that are considered a dental emergency:
=> Knocked out tooth.
This type of dental emergency is generally caused through sport or a fall.
If your tooth is fully knocked out of its socket or partially dislodged then you will require emergency dental.
What you do if this happens can be important timing-wise. First thing is to find the tooth and pick it up by the top (Crown) and not the bottom (root). Quickly and briefly rinse your mouth and tooth with water. Do not add anything to the water when rinsing.
If it’s possible, place the tooth, right way around, back into the gum socket. You can do this by gently pushing it back in with your fingers, ensuring you are still only holding onto the crown. Once back in place in the socket, bite down gently.
If you are unable to put it back in the socket then place in a cup and cover with milk to keep moist. You can place the tooth inside your gum if you do not have access to milk but be careful not to swallow it; that’s why covering in milk is recommended.
It’s important to get to see our emergency dentist in Melbourne as soon as possible and preferably within ½ an hour.
If there is any pain at the site, apply a cold compress and come in and see our dental team.
=> Cracked, chipped or broken tooth.
There are various reasons why a tooth can become chipped, broken or cracked and the extent of the damage may depend on the strength of your teeth and dental health. Biting food, accidents or weakened teeth can result in damaged teeth.
The extent of the damage may not be apparent until you see our emergency dentist in Melbourne.
The enamel protects the nerves inside your tooth so if you are feeling pain or sensitivity as a result of this type of dental injury then we recommend you contact us to discuss the incident and your symptoms. We can then advise if we need to see you urgently.
Avoid hot or cold food or drink as this can cause additional pain to the site. Hard foods can cause further damage to a chipped or cracked tooth so avoid these as advised by our dentists.
If the crack in your tooth has extended into the gum line, your tooth may be at risk of falling out so it’s best to speak with one of our dentists.
=> Tooth ache.
There can be more than one reason for a sore tooth and if the pain is severe, it’s best to contact our dental team. A tooth ache may be caused by an abscess in the tooth / infection, chipped or cracked tooth or a filling that needs repair.
Make up a salt water solution with warm water and rinse your mouth. Using peppermint oil directly on the site can also help.
=> Bleeding in the mouth.
Bleeding can occur if you have a tooth knocked out or there are cuts inside the mouth. If you are bleeding from the mouth, you may need to do a warm salt water rinse and then apply some soft gauze to the site and keep it in place there until our dentists advise the next best steps.
=> Broken jaw.
This is less common but can be caused in car accidents, during sport, being physically assaulted, falls or accidents.
It’s important to get this seen immediately. Make sure you do not try to re-align the jaw but use a material (something like a handkerchief or necktie) to keep it in place so it cannot move. Tie the bandage around the jaw and top of the head.
Availability of Emergency Dentist Melbourne
Here at Holistic Dental Melbourne CBD we do our best to see those who urgently need to see an emergency dentist. For further advice about your dental emergency, give us a call on Tel:03 9662 2288 and we will advise on the next best steps for your situation and availability.
