EMERGENCY

Emergency Dentist in Mornington Peninsula

Common Dental Emergencies That Require Immediate Attention

If your tooth is tender on biting, or it is very sensitive to hot and cold, there is the possibility that your tooth has a chip or a crack.

In most cases it could only be visible to your dentist because they have the tendency to be small, but is repairable with a filling or dental crown/onlay. 

It is also possible for a knocked out tooth to be reattached given that it is still in one piece so immediately see a dentist within an hour or 2.

Contact Us to arrange a priority appointment and before going, carefully place the tooth back into the socket or store it in a cup of milk.

Tooth pain or sensitivity could also be due to tooth decay or cavities inside the tooth.

If there is swelling please seek emergency care as soon as possible, as this infection can spread to other areas of the head or neck. 

Apply an ice pack on the outside of your cheek to help you relieve the pain or swelling. Rinsing your mouth using saltwater may also help in the clearing of food and debris.

Get a professional diagnosis and treatment recommendation from an emergency dentist. A cavity on your tooth may need a filling, extraction or a root canal treatment depending on severity.

There are several reasons for gums to be sore, but a partially erupted wisdom tooth or a dental abscess below the gum may cause the sudden and severe gum pain.

The pain may be lessened through the rinsing of your mouth using a mild saltwater solution or savacol mouthwash. Do not put aspirin directly onto the gum, because it might cause permanent damage.

Contact your emergency dentist for a diagnosis and treatment if you experience gum pain as it may be a symptom of a more serious oral health problem. This may involve cleaning the area to remove an infection or wisdom teeth removal.

The risk of dental accidents are greater if a child is living an active life.

Reduce the risk of injuries by having them wear a mouthguard when playing sports, but it is equally as important to know what to do and how to stay calm if the worst happens.

Mornington Peninsula has an emergency dentist team that is qualified and experienced to deal with common dental accidents involving children and pre-teens.

Reattachment of a child’s baby tooth, once lost, is not recommended but it’s still important to see a dentist as soon as possible.

Getting your child to our dental clinic within 1 to 2 hours if they are about to lose a permanent tooth would give us the chance to save it.

The tooth should be rinsed gently with milk to remove debris (do not use water), avoid touching the roots, and try to place it back into the socket. Place it in a cup of milk/Saliva if it will no longer fit, then call an emergency dentist for assistance.

Children’s mouths may be in pain or injured due to broken brackets or wires during their orthodontic treatment. If not attended to it may affect the success and length of their orthodontic treatment.

In order to prevent injuries, the sharp edges of wires should be covered with cotton or wax provided by your dentist, you should not try removing an orthodontic appliance yourself. Instead, contact our dentists for emergency dental care.