What to do in case of Dental Emergencies?- Advice from our Dentists in Craigieburn

Dental emergencies are unexpected & can occur anytime especially when you least expect it. You could be jogging along a trail, riding a bike, chewing something hard or just playing with your little ones in the playground. If you have ever experienced dental emergencies before you must know how frightening, painful and anxious it can get. And between this painful suffering, the hardest part is finding the right care.

Unexpected injuries can not only be intensely painful but may even lead to other health complications if they aren’t treated quickly. Thus, it’s important to keep in mind that, timeliness of your actions after a dental injury will determine the outcome you face afterwards. 

We have listed some common dental problems below. If you’re suffering from any of the following dental emergencies, you can trust our team of professional dentists at Dazzling Smiles Dental as we ensure to treat your dental issues with compassion & care. 

Common Dental Emergencies & What should I do if I have a Dental Emergency?

We advise you to contact immediately if you experience any of the following types of dental emergencies. 

1. Severe Toothache Pain:

Remember, you should never ignore severe tooth pain, especially if it’s constant, doesn’t go away & it has been keeping you awake at nights. Toothache can also be the first sign of a serious underlying dental issue. The reason could be numerous such as infected gums, tooth abscess, decaying of a tooth, exposed root or many other issues. 

When you are having a toothache, clean the surrounding area with Lukewarm water & floss so no food debris is lodged between the teeth. You can use a warm compress to relieve the pain. Often toothache can worsen if left untreated for a long time.Our emergency dentists in cragieburn can get to the bottom of the pain and help you alleviate pain and avoid any further dental complications. 

2. Knocking a Tooth out: 

Knocking out a permanent tooth is one of the worst experiences and a serious dental emergency. One should never putt of going to the dentist if such a situation occurs your best chance of a tooth that has been knocked out is to see our emergency dentists within 1 hour. Preserve the tooth by holding it in the socket it came from. If this is not possible, then place the tooth in a container of milk, water with a pinch of salt or your saliva.

Don’t panic, stay calm & make a visit to our emergency dentist right away. 

3. Losing a Filling or Crown:

Most of us have at least one filling or crown in our mouth, don’t we? And, yes, due to years of chewing, the filling or crown could fall out. But this isn’t something that should be taken lightly. Why? Because this could be a warning sign that another cavity may have formed in your tooth. Another thing you will likely notice is your tooth getting very sensitive to hot & cold temperature and there is the pressure while you eat. 

When you are having such experience make sure to rinse your mouth out with warm water and contact our emergency dentist team to prevent further damage that could lead to infection later. 

4. Tooth Abscess:

An abscessed tooth is a miserably painful infection. Typically, it’s caused by severe gum disease, untreated cavity or chipped tooth. Sign and symptoms that you have been suffering from a tooth or gum abscess include anything from fever, consistent throbbing toothache, a foul taste in your mouth, pus to swollen gums, jaws, face. 

Remember this bacterial infection will not heal by itself. If left untreated the infection can spread to other areas so, treatment should be sought out immediately. You can, however, rinse your mouth with mild saltwater several times to alleviate the pain but it’s the best advice to visit an emergency dentist immediately to stop the infection from spreading to other areas. 

How to avoid potential Dental Emergency?

As they say, “Better be safe than sorry”, the best way to avoid dental emergencies is never missing your regular dental checkup. When we say, never, we mean it, never overdue your check-up or cleaning. Visit for a check-up every six months to check your oral health condition. During these visits, the dentist will check for loose fillings and crowns as well as signs of infection tooth decay or gum disease. The dentist can confirm you with many aspects of your oral health, however, it’s important to keep in mind that emergencies can occur even when you have been up to date with all the precautions to avoid them. 

Always remember that an emergency dental visit can be much more than just a mere toothache, we must pay special attention to our oral hygiene. If we experience any significant situation, we should be careful as it could also be a sign of a greater issue. 

Taking care of your oral health is important. That’s why our skilled emergency dental team Dazzling Smiles Dental understands that certain dental issues require emergency treatment. We can treat a variety of dental emergencies ensuring that your oral health is in tip-top shape. 

Don’t wait until tomorrow if you are experiencing pain or other dental complications make an emergency dental appointment today!

If you would like to schedule an emergency appointment with our office, give a call to one of our friendly team members at 03-8339-4253 or book online.

Dazzling Smiles Dental operates in the heart of Craigieburn, conveniently located within Craigieburn Central Shopping Centre. We cater to patients of all ages whether it be young or old. 

Our highly trained staff at Dazzling Smiles Dental are committed to providing excellent dental care to you and your family.