Your child falls and breaks a tooth, or you wake up with a horrible throbbing that doesn’t go away when you take over-the-counter medication. It’s a scary feeling, especially when you don’t know what to do or who to call. Dental emergencies often cause stress and anxiety, but fortunately, our dental clinic can alleviate your discomfort and work to restore your smile’s health and beauty.
Sometimes, a dental emergency is serious enough that it’s best to go to the emergency room instead of the dentist, but how do you know when to contact your Charlestown dentist and when to go straight to the ER?
When to Call Charlestown Dental Care
Our experienced dental team understands how to handle a wide range of dental emergencies. We can quickly assess your situation, work to alleviate your discomfort and customise a treatment plan for you.
Here are some of the most common dental emergencies we treat:
- Severe toothache — When persistent pain keeps you from sleeping or functioning normally, you could have an infection or cavity.
- Cracked, chipped or broken teeth — A damaged tooth is susceptible to bacteria, which can lead to an infection. It’s best to call us for an appointment right away.
- Knocked-out tooth — Time is critical if your tooth gets completely knocked out. Without touching its roots, try to place your tooth back in the socket or store it inside your cheek. Contact our clinic immediately.
- Lost or broken restoration — If you lose a filling, your crown falls off or your dental bridge sustains damage, we can usually repair or replace your restoration.
When to Go to the ER
Sometimes, going directly to the emergency room is what’s best for your oral and overall health.
If any of the following happens to you, call for emergency help or proceed to the nearest ER:
- Uncontrolled facial bleeding
- Facial fractures
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing
- High fever with facial swelling
- Other signs of a systemic infection
Questions for Our Charlestown Dental Team?
If you live in Charlestown or the surrounding area, we’re here for you! Whenever you have a question or concern, please feel free to call us on (02) 4942 1633; our caring team will happily assist you.
You’re not alone when a dental emergency threatens to ruin your day or harm your teeth and gums; we’re just a phone call away.
