A dental emergency is something that no one wants to deal with; however, it is always a good idea to be prepared. When it comes to Dental emergency Toronto, it pays to know which situations require immediate attention. Accidents can happen at any time, but some treatments can wait until the office opens in the morning while others can’t.
The most common mouth injuries include chipped, broken, or knocked out teeth. Dental trauma is usually the result of biting down on hard food, a fall, or a sports-related injury. If the injury is not serious, perhaps a chipped or cracked tooth, you can wait until the office is open. However, if the tooth is broken off at the gum line or knocked out altogether, you should seek emergency treatment. While you are waiting to see the dentist, do not handle the tooth. If you can manage to put the tooth back in its socket, place a pad of damp gauze over it and bite down gently; if you cannot get the tooth back in the socket, put it in milk or yogurt until you reach the emergency dentist.
It is not always trauma:
If you have a severe infection in your mouth or you have an abscess on one of your teeth, it can be excruciatingly painful. An infection or an abscess is an indication that bacteria have populated your oral cavity and, if not treated as a matter of urgency, can quickly spread. If you suspect you do have an infection, see a dentist as soon as possible.
An emergency dentist always leaves a little time open in their schedules to attend to patients in Toronto that have a problem that needs immediate attention.
