A dental emergency is any issue that puts your oral health at risk or causes you discomfort. Of course, that description can mean many things, so here are the most common dental emergencies we see:
- Toothache and Swelling
- Tooth or Restoration Injury
- Knocked-Out Tooth
A toothache with swelling often indicates a tooth root infection requiring gentle root canal therapy in Forster.
For extensive injuries outside the mouth, it’s crucial to visit the local emergency room for an assessment. You can contact our dental team after you’ve been deemed stable by ER personnel.
If you have a dental emergency or suspect you might, we urge you to call us as soon as possible.
First Aid While You Await Your Dental Visit
If you have a toothache with swelling, you can try an over-the-counter pain reliever to ease discomfort. Ice packs, applied periodically, can also help with swelling and a toothache.
For a knocked-out tooth, we recommend storing it in milk or saliva to keep it viable. With timely intervention, the dentist can potentially reset it into the gum.
Do You Need Emergency Dental Care in Forster?
For more information about our approach to emergency dental care, or to arrange a booking, call us today.