Emergency Dentist Canning Vale
If you have a sudden dental emergency, you can rely on us; the emergency dentist Canning Vale trusts.
Certain situations or injuries create dental emergencies that need to be treated immediately.
Emergency Dental at Genesis
At Genesis Dental, your dental health and wellbeing is our first priority, and our team will always aim to see emergency patients the same day or first thing the next morning.
If your dental emergency occurs outside of normal working hours, you can still call our regular contact number and listen for the emergency number of our on-call dentist at the end of the answering message. Please do not hesitate to contact our dentists in Perth to learn more about our emergency dental services and what Genesis Dental can do for you in any dental emergency.
What Are Considered Dental Emergencies?
Dental emergencies most often involve severe pain or serious injury to the mouth or face.
Generally, any dental issue that requires immediate treatment to stop severe pain, stop bleeding, deal with a severe infection, or save a tooth is classified as a dental emergency. When in doubt, contact your dentist’s emergency number immediately for advice.
Here are examples of problems that may be considered dental emergencies:
- Extreme pain
- Severe or uncontrollable bleeding
A tooth that has been knocked out
Serious injury to the mouth
- A broken, chipped, or cracked tooth
- Abscesses or infection
A broken crown or missing filling
- Swelling of the mouth or jaw
What to Do if You Have a Dental Emergency
Here are examples of common dental emergencies and what to do until you can receive treatment:
- Fractured Tooth
Contact your dentist, rinse your mouth with warm water, and apply a cold compress or ice to the area. - Loose Tooth
Gently reposition the tooth if possible, carefully bite down (gently) to prevent the tooth from continuing to move out of place, and see your dentist as soon as possible. Bleeding or Ulcers
These are signs of a possible infection. Contact your dentist right away.- Knocked Out Tooth (Adult)
Contact your dentist immediately. The sooner you are seen, the higher the chance of saving the tooth. Only handle the tooth by the crown (the top), not the root, to increase the chance of successful reattachment. If there is debris on the tooth, rinse (don’t scrub) the tooth gently and carefully in milk, saliva or saline. Store the tooth in milk until you can get to the dentist. If milk is not available, store the tooth in your mouth, being careful not to let it move around. These methods keep the tooth hydrated and prevent bacterial growth until you can be seen by your dentist. If you cannot find the tooth, gently apply gauze to the empty tooth socket.
You can also reduce your risk of dental
emergencies by:
- Brushing twice a day using a toothpaste
with fluoride - Flossing daily
- Replace your toothbrush as needed (generally every 3 months)
- Wear a mouthguard during contact sports or if you grind your teeth (ask us about custom-made mouthguard)
- Reduce the amount of sugar you consume
- Follow the aftercare instructions closely after any dental procedures
Contact Us
If you experience a dental emergency outside of our normal business hours, please contact our regular number and listen for the emergency number of our local on-call dentist.
Emergency Dental FAQs
Can Dental Emergencies be prevented?
The biggest step in preventing dental emergencies is attending regular dental checkups and maintaining proper oral hygiene. Check ups allow your dentist to detect signs of infection, gum disease, loose fillings, and decay as early as possible to prevent further complications. You can also reduce your risk of dental emergencies by:
- Brushing twice a day using a toothpaste with fluoride
- Flossing daily
- Replace your toothbrush as needed (generally every 3 months)
- Wear a mouthguard during contact sports or if you grind your teeth (ask us about custom-made mouthguards)
- Reduce the amount of sugar you consume
- Follow the aftercare instructions closely after any dental procedures