Emergency Dental Treatments
Dental emergencies can happen anytime anywhere. A broken or chipped tooth can result from playing sports, falling down or tripping into an object. Severe toothaches can also cause debilitating pain with little to no warning. If either of these cases occur outside of business hours, it can be extremely comforting to know your local dentist takes patients in emergency situations. Campsie Laser Dental can take emergency dental appointments if you experience a severe oral health issue during the early morning or night.
Immediate Care and Pain Relief
As mentioned above, the most common dental emergencies involve broken, chipped or knocked-out teeth as well as serious toothaches. In these cases, dentists’ main goal is to provide immediate care and attention to the injury or cause of the toothache. The sooner damaged teeth are repaired, the less chance there is that additional treatment will be required. The same applies to significant toothaches. These can get worse if not treated immediately and more chronic oral health conditions can manifest if an emergency dental appointment is not sought.
In both of the aforementioned cases, the pain associated with the oral condition can be quite significant. Debilitating pain can make it incredibly difficult to perform basic activities and is always uncomfortable to endure. By visiting a dentist that is ready for emergencies you can restore your teeth to a better condition and alleviate any pain present. A dentist may use sedatives or painkillers to reduce the pain you feel before examining and treating the underlying condition.
Common Scenarios Involving Dental Care
In addition to physical damage to teeth resulting from collisions, physical damage can occur elsewhere in the mouth, due to lacerations, punctures or blunt force trauma. Abscesses can also cause oral health concerns which require emergency attention. If any of these conditions are left untreated, they can result in infection which disturbs the balance of otherwise healthy tissues in the mouth. Infection can lead to complex oral health problems, so, if you suffer physical damage to your teeth or mouth or extreme toothache, it’s best practice to call an emergency-ready dentist rather than delay the problem until daylight hours.
Accessing Emergency Dental Care
If Campsie Laser Dental do not answer the phone after hours; during a dental emergency, there are other emergency dental services you can request assistance from. Hospitals will usually have an on-call emergency dentist who can respond to emergency situations involving the mouth and teeth. After-hours clinics can also be found with a quick Google search.
Preventing Dental Emergencies
If you are playing contact sports, be sure to wear a mouthguard. If you are worried about toothaches occuring, maintaining a regular regimen of brushing and flossing is the best measure you can take to prevent oral conditions materialising. Finally, regular dental check-ups are the most effective way to identify any concerns before they become severe.
Contact Campsie Laser Dental
Contact our friendly staff if you have suffered a dental emergency and need treatment. Call today on (02) 9789 6219.