Dental Emergencies: When Should You See a Dentist ASAP?

Dental Emergencies: When Should You See a Dentist ASAP?

by | 2 Feb, 2022

No matter how careful you are about oral hygiene and dental visits, sometimes dental emergencies come up. You bite the wrong way. Hard food does something to a tooth. An accident occurs and you have an injured mouth.  A dental emergency can come up for any number of reasons. The important thing is to handle it right away. Ignoring a potential problem in your mouth means it will only get worse.  Have you ever had an achy tooth or something that didn’t feel quite right? You probably wondered if you should call the dentist or just hope it would go away.  Read on to learn more about dental emergencies and when you should get in to see your dentist.  What’s Considered a Dental Emergency? Do you call the dentist to get in right away for an achy tooth? You might wonder when something is considered an emergency. The truth is that your dentist would much rather you come in to see them if you think you have an issue than choose to ignore the problem in your mouth.  If you have significant pain or lasting pain in your mouth, you should see a dentist right away. If the pain prevents you from eating or sleeping, you need to be seen right away.  There are a number of specific issues with your teeth that would also tell you it’s time to call the dentist. Let’s take a closer look.  Toothache  The simplest fact is that your teeth shouldn’t hurt. If you have a tooth that is aching or has sharp pain, there’s a problem. It’s your mouth telling you something...
Dental Emergency: Crown Fell Off? Give Us a Call.

Dental Emergency: Crown Fell Off? Give Us a Call.

by | 10 Apr, 2020

During these uncertain times with COVID-19, we’ve had calls from some of our patients because they are experiencing some kind of tooth pain. They really don’t want to wait to see if “it will get better”. Normally, they would just call and come in for an appointment. However, because of the lockdowns, they are uncertain what they can do about this pain, and even if they can see a dentist. In this post, we’ll address a common patient concern of a crown coming loose and falling off. Dealing With a Lost Crown – Dental Emergency If you lost a dental crown, what can you do? Crowns can become loose over time either because of wear and tear or something like decay. If one falls off, it’s not a pleasant experience, and you may be worried about increased sensitivity or damage to the underlying tooth. First of all I want you all to know that we are here for you. Simply Email drvicky@smiledesignstudio.com.au or call the practice. All calls are diverted to Dr Vicky for any emergencies or online consults so you can be looked after. Here are a few pointers as to what you can do in the meantime: Don’t panic!  The tooth underneath may be a little sensitive and that is completely normal . Check to see if the inside of the crown is filled or is it hollow? This will determine if the tooth inside the crown has broken or whether it is just the crown has come off the tooth. Clean the crown with water and a soft tooth brush.  Be careful to block the sink...
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