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![]() Dental emergencies are so called because you never know when you are going to experience a dental emergency. However, whenever there is any dental emergency you can be rest assured to know that emergency dental care is available at our office 24x7. Whether you have tooth ache or your child knocks out a couple of teeth while playing in the backyard, or you chip your front tooth playing football, getting the emergency dental treatment you need is convenient and accessible. If you are in any dental emergency, our team at Edmonton Emergency Dental Clinic is here to help you any time of the day and night. Dental emergencies shouldn't be taken lightly, so when in severe pain or discomfort, don't delay visiting emergency dentist. Contact us immediately. Some of the common dental emergencies include: Lost crowns and fillings: Crowns are used to cover damaged or broken teeth. Fillings, on the other hand, are used to treat cavities. Eventually, it is possible for both of these things to slacken and fall out. A lost crown or filling can be painful, because the exposed tissue may be sensitive. Cold and hot temperatures will cause discomfort. While a lost crown or filling might not be as serious a dental emergency as a chipped or broken tooth, you need to get it fixed instantly. Broken dentures: Broken dentures means difficulty in eating food and talking. It can make everyday tasks arduous and trying. If you can't eat properly, the situation calls for emergency care. Depending on the condition of the dentures, you may need to get a new set of dentures. On the other hand, if they are not damaged too severely, then with a simple fix they can again be fine again. If you are having problems with your denture, get in contact with us instantly. Toothache: For pain linked with gums and teeth or injury to tooth, Edmonton Emergency Dental Clinic is the better choice. Without treatment, dental pain almost always becomes more severe and can ignite other serious health problems. If a tooth has been knocked out of your mouth or traumatized, our team can treat the sensitive tissues and nerves that could be damaged. By replacing the tooth immediately, chances are it can be saved. We provide treatments for wide array of dental emergencies including but not limited to: Gum infections Tooth extractions including wisdom tooth extractions Broken dentures Broken orthodontic braces Root canal treatments Loose implant crowns Loose teeth or crowns Tooth abscess Broken veneers or bridge Broken crowns Chipped or broken teeth Toothache So, when in any dental emergency, schedule your emergency appointment with us without any delay. When looking for Edmonton dentist open Sunday, then also look no further and contact us. You have no idea that when you experience a dental emergency, however, if you do, you should be relieved to know that emergency dental care is available at Edmonton Emergency Dental Clinic, 24x7. Whether your kid knocks a few teeth while playing on the ground or whether you chip your front teeth while playing football, getting the emergency dental treatment you need is convenient and accessible.
However, meanwhile you should take first aid treatment in effort to prevent loss of blood or stop condition from worsening. Here we are listing a few first aid treatments for dental emergencies. Knocked out tooth: 1. Try to find the lost tooth. If you find no success in locating the knocked out tooth. Don't forget to check in the mouth where the tooth should have been to ensure it is not caught in the soft tissue. 2. If the tooth is dirty, rinse it properly with water. Do not remove any tissue fragments or any attached tissue. Put the tooth in a cup of milk or saliva. If it is not feasible, put the tooth in a cup of water. 3. Time is crucial factor in case of saving the tooth. So, visit the dentist ASAP. Broken or chipped tooth: 1. Properly clean the affected area with warm water 2. Don't let the tooth come in contact with cold liquid or even air 3. In case of swelling, place a cold compresses on the area of the injured tooth. 4. Visit the dentist immediately Bitten tongue or lip: 1. Use a clean cloth to apply the direct pressure to the bleeding spot 2. If you see any swelling, apply a cold compress 3. If bleeding continues, then visit the emergency dentist as soon as possible. Orthodontic issues (problems with retainers and braces): 1. If a projected wire is creating irritation, envelope the end using a cotton ball, a piece of gauze or beeswax until you visit the dentist. 2. If a loose wire gets caught in the check, do not try to remove it. Visit the dentist instantly. 3. If a piece of an appliance breaks off, or becomes loose, keep the piece and appliance in a clean jar and take the patient to the dentist. Slight toothache: 1. Clean the mouth with warm salt water in order to remove any food that may be stuck in between the teeth. Use dental floss to clean out the food that may be lodged in between the teeth or cavity. 2. Visit Edmonton Emergency Dental Clinic as soon as possible. You can easily reach us in case of an emergency by calling on 587 410 5766. When it comes to visits to dentists, then most people are acquainted with typical twice a year dental check-up procedure. You schedule an appointment to visit your local dentist and they clean your teeth and tell you how well you have been doing as far as your dental health. Undoubtedly, these routine visits are beneficial, but there are times when you can't wait for any appointment and you need to see the dentist immediately.
Such situations that call for immediate dental help are termed as dental emergencies. Say, you are cooking Sunday dinner, or lying in bed at night and you start to experience a serious toothache, you wouldn't be able to wait even for a day to get help. You would need expert dental services right away. Other conditions that can be counted as emergency dental conditions include knocked out teeth or cracked teeth. By waiting too long you won't only have to deal with severe pain for long, but you could also put yourself at risk of causing an even more serious dental condition. Thus, getting the aid of an emergency dentist would be the best deal. Thankfully, today lots of dentists provide emergency dental services; this means they are available to help 24 hours, everyday, even Sundays. So, if you are in severe pain or you or someone you know has knocked out his teeth and bleeding, then you can visit the emergency dentist right away. By visiting dentist right away you can't only immediate pain relief but in case of knocked out or broken teeth you also increase the chances of successful restoration. These dentists could also assist you when you get something lodged in your gums or teeth. Many people have experienced the annoyance and aggravation of having objects like popcorn stuck in their gums or teeth. Conditions like this not only cause discomfort but are also very painful. During these times, it is best to visit a dentist instead of trying to help yourself. By doing it yourself you could end up causing even more harm. Another case of emergency could be when you bite down hard on your tongue or lip, especially if blood is drawn. Whenever there is an open wound, whether it is in your leg, arm or tongue, there are chances for infection. In order to prevent serious infection or worse, you would need to consult an emergency dentist. Visit Edmonton Emergency Dental Clinic whenever there is any dental emergency. ![]() One of the most traumatic and instant dental cases both from physical and emotional perspectives is a knocked out or avulsed tooth. We all lead active lives these days, biking, running, playing sports and even road accidents have become very common. So, this can certainly happen to anyone. So, it is better to be prepared and know how to deal such a situation. If this happens to someone you know or to yourself, then there are some essential things to keep in mind which can make or break the success of a dentist to save your tooth. By following some simple instructions you can easily ensure success in retaining a perfect set of teeth. 1 :- If the tooth has just misplaced from its place, but is still in your mouth, partly in the socket, then let it be there only, don't remove it. Call the emergency dental services instantly, so that professional can assist with the process as soon as possible. It is crucial to get the tooth fixed back into the proper position as soon as possible. 2 :- If the tooth is completely removed from the socket after the accident, don't panic. Take a deep breath and calmly look for the lost tooth, which will probably be in the area where you have had an accident. If you are lucky enough to find the tooth, and you have "Save a Tooth" kit with you, then place that tooth in the receptacle and visit the dentist. If you are not carrying your save a tooth kit along, then put the tooth in the sufferer's mouth and ask for help in neighborhood. Get some milk and put the avulsed tooth in a cup and reach the dentist in 20 minutes or even sooner. If you are unable to find milk, then water, saline or the saliva of the patient will suffice the purpose. Usually, the most accessible storage during emergency is the patient's inside check. 3 :- Get in the car fast and head to your emergency dentist, because time is of essence in such cases. Less than half hour and there is great prognosis, 30-60 minutes and there is a great probability of successful re-implantation. More time you take to reach the dentist and the prognosis goes down significantly. If the tooth is dirty, don't clean or scrub it. Your dentist will do that for you. There is a chief tissue on the root of the tooth which assists in the healing process. 4 :- Don't panic. Dentists have access to wonderful technology for saving and replacing tooth and teeth structures which will make it look just as it was before you met the accident. By taking the proper safety measures instantly when a tooth gets knocked out you will increase the chances of successful reimplantation of the tooth significantly. Keep in mind the sooner you get the tooth back in the socket the higher the success rate. Feel free to contact EDMONTON EMERGENCY DENTAL CLINIC for emergency dental services. ![]() Emergencies happen all the time and thankfully today almost all the conditions can be handled instantly including your dental emergency. Dental emergencies are very common with people who don't maintain proper oral hygiene. But, dental emergencies can happen to anyone, including the sportspersons, kids, old people and even you. However, a lot of people find it difficult to find out that what conditions need emergency dental services and what dental issues can be delayed till tomorrow. According to some reports, more than half a million people visit the emergency room for dental issues. However, deciding when to see an emergency dentist completely depends on you and the condition you are suffering from. Say, if you are experiencing acute pain in your tooth or you are having difficulty talking or eating due to numbness in your mouth, then you might need to see a dentist instantly. The situations also differ from a person to person, as some people can take the pain very easily while some find it hard to endure even the slightest amount of pain and discomfort. Nevertheless, here we are listing some of the 'not so serious' as well as 'very serious' dental issues. Depending on the situation and your condition you can decide that when to book an appointment. The 'not so serious' dental emergencies include: Toothache Abscess Swollen gums Lost fillings Root canal trouble Chipped tooth Broken dentures Loose crowns Mouth ulcers Wisdom teeth problems The 'more serious' emergency dental conditions include: Severe bleeding Dislocated, broken or fractured jaw Loss of consciousness Swelling in the neck or face area There are some of the emergency dental conditions that should be treated ASAP. However, even when contacting an emergency dentist, your objective should try and prevent the damage as much as possible. You should be prepared with some items that can help you prevent the further damage, pain, and discomfort. You should have an emergency dentist kit for such conditions that should include items like: pain killers, a packet of sugar-free gum, a small container, gauze, Q-tips and salt packets and most importantly the contact number of your emergency dentist. Say, you met an accident that involves the mouth, like the loss of tooth, then the first thing you should do is to clean your mouth with warm salt water. For relieving the pain, you can take traditional non-prescription medications. On the other hand, if you have injuries in the inner layers of the tooth like nerves and dentin have incurred some damage, they can be covered with sugar free gum. These temporary relieves can at least keep the problem in control for the time until you visit the emergency dentist. Edmonton Emergency Dentist also provide emergency dental services, so when in need of emergency dental care, just drop us a line. |
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Dr. Alexander Yeh and Dr. Iyad Al-Qishawi are registered general dentists. They graduated in the same class at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Dentistry. Archives
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