Dental Emergency North Fremantle

Toothaches can be caused by a range of issues, including tooth decay, dental abscess, cracked teeth, gum disease, or even a tiny, lodged food particle. If you have a toothache, floss between your teeth and rinse your mouth with warm water. Apply a cold compress to your cheek to help with swelling. Avoid using painkiller gels near a sore tooth, as they can burn the gums and cause more pain. Schedule an immediate dental appointment to diagnose and treat the underlying cause of the toothache.

Knocked-out teeth are usually caused by traumatic accidents, sports injuries, or falls. However, swift action can help increase the chances of successfully reimplanting the tooth. Act quickly and pick up the tooth, holding onto the crown (the part you bite with). If dirty, gently rinse the tooth, if possible, using saline solution or milk. Do not use soap or scrub away any remaining tissue fragments. Reinsert the tooth gently into the empty socket if the person is conscious, or keep it moist in milk or saline solution, in a plastic wrap or inside your cheek as saliva is better than anything else! Get emergency dental care as soon as possible.

Partially dislodged teeth often result from trauma or accidents. If your tooth gets dislodged, avoid touching or wiggling the loose tooth. Rinse your mouth gently with warm water to remove debris, and apply a cold compress to the outside of your mouth to reduce swelling. Take over-the-counter pain relievers as directed for pain management.

Chipped or broken teeth can occur unexpectedly, often because of accidents, biting on hard objects, or underlying dental issues. If your tooth gets chipped or broken, save any remaining pieces of teeth and rinse thoroughly. If there's any bleeding, apply gauze to the injured site. Applying a cold compress to your cheek can help bring down swelling and pain.

Lost fillings or crowns can occur due to wear and tear, tooth decay, or physical trauma. If you've lost a filling or crown, you can use dental filling material from a chemist as a temporary solution until you make an appointment. If not available, you can even use sugar-free chewing gum as an emergency alternative. Bring the crown with you when you visit our clinic to get it recemented.

Objects lodged between teeth can result from eating hard or sticky foods or using teeth as tools. If you have a trapped object between your teeth, attempt to gently remove the object with dental floss. If it still can't be removed, contact our dental clinic right away.

Abscesses are infections that form under teeth and can spread if left untreated. Book an emergency appointment with us immediately if you notice any painful swelling in your mouth. In the meantime, rinse your mouth with a saltwater solution to help relieve pain and draw pus to the surface.

Injuries to the gums, cheeks, tongue, and lips often bleed and require urgent treatment. You can ease pain by rinsing your mouth with saltwater. To help control bleeding, apply pressure to the site with gauze for 15-20 minutes. You can also hold a hot compress to your cheek for 5-10 minutes. If the injury is severe or if the bleeding persists for an extended period, it's essential to seek immediate attention from an emergency dentist.

Loose brackets or bands can occur with braces or other orthodontic appliances. They can be temporarily reattached with orthodontic wax before your dentist fixes them. If a band becomes loose, save it and call your dentist to have it reattached.

Broken braces or wires may result from biting on hard foods or physical trauma. If your wires and braces break, rinse your mouth with saltwater to keep your mouth clean and ease pain. You may be able to push the wire back into place using a soft pencil eraser. Use wax on the end of the loose wire to avoid scratching the gums. Call our dental practice if the wire won't move back into place or is broken.