What is a dental emergency?

A dental emergency is a situation where you are experiencing severe pain or bleeding and need immediate treatment.

It can also include severe infections or other life-threatening injuries in the mouth.

The most common dental emergencies include:

  • A severe toothache.
  • A knocked-out tooth.
  • An accident or trauma to the orofacial region.
  • A broken denture.

When you delay treatment for these issues, they can turn into potentially life-threatening conditions.

Most emergency rooms are only equipped to handle your dental emergencies superficially.

However, visiting a qualified dentist is the right choice to address your dental problems in detail and get proper care.

Whatever your dental emergency—be it an accident, excessive bleeding from your gum tissues, or an unexplained swelling in the mouth—your dentist can provide you with the proper care and treatment you need.

If you are looking for urgent dental care or emergency dental care near you, your search ends here.

Here, we tell you which dental issues require urgent attention and how we can help.

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How are dental emergencies treated at the dentist?

Here is a list of possible dental emergencies and how they are treated at our dental office:

  • Soft tissue injury : Your soft tissues in the oral cavity are your cheeks, tongue, and lips. An accidental injury to them can cause profuse bleeding since your oral cavity is heavily supplied with blood vessels. The dentist will first examine the injury to any soft tissue to determine the extent of the trauma.
     
    This will also help pinpoint any possible cause of the injury, including a chipped or broken tooth. Thankfully, more minor cuts heal quickly due to the heavy blood supply. However, more significant cuts might require stitches. Your dentist might also prescribe antibiotics to prevent any secondary infection at the site of the wound.
  • Broken, cracked, or chipped tooth : An accidental fall, a sports injury, or chewing on hard objects can break or crack your teeth. Leaving a cracked tooth untreated for too long can worsen over time and result in secondary infections. Depending on the extent of the damage, you might need a tooth filling, a crown, veneers, or even a root canal.
     
    If you bring your broken tooth to our office immediately after the accident, we can fix it without additional treatments. Remember to put your broken tooth in a glass of milk and rush to the dentist as soon as possible. You can prevent further damage the quicker you come to us.
  • Severe toothache : You had a small cavity or slight sensitivity in your teeth that you have been ignoring for some time now. However, it suddenly turns severe, and you experience extreme pain. Toothache can be extremely severe and might indicate an underlying problem, such as an infection, gum inflammation, tooth fracture, or damaged fillings.
     
    The emergency dentist near you will first examine your tooth thoroughly to identify the cause of the toothache. They will then suggest possible treatment approaches. Depending on the severity of your condition, you can get a dental filling, a root canal treatment, or an extraction.

 

Why choose Galaxy Dental?

 

Dental emergencies can happen when you are least expecting them.

However, our professional and experienced team at Galaxy Dental is fully equipped to handle every dental emergency.

So, if you are looking for an emergency dentist in Calgary, please contact us.

Our clinic is open all seven days of the week and only closed on major holidays.

Besides addressing all dental emergencies, we perform standard dental procedures like wisdom tooth removal and sedation dentistry.

So, don’t let a toothache or swollen gums take over your life.

Head to our emergency dental clinic to get them addressed today.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is considered a dental emergency?

 
Severe toothaches, gum abscesses, broken dentures, crowns or fillings, and a broken or chopped tooth can all be considered dental emergencies.

How can I prevent a dental emergency?

 
Sometimes, dental emergencies can result from accidents and can be hard to predict or prevent. However, you can be proactive about your oral health to decrease the likelihood of getting a dental emergency.

1. Practice good oral hygiene. Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristled brush to prevent caries and other dental problems.
2. Get a dental checkup twice a year. This will help address your dental problems sooner before they turn severe.
3. Watch your diet. Avoid sugary foods and drinks and include foods rich in calcium and vitamin D.

How much will a dental emergency treatment cost in Canada?

 
The cost of treating a dental emergency varies regionally and depends on the procedure needed. Emergency dental examinations in Canada can cost between $50 and $144, and an additional radiograph to diagnose the issue can cost between $34 and $153. At Galaxy Dental, we have flexible payment options and can help you decide on the cost of your treatment.

Can antibiotics treat tooth infections?

 
Antibiotics can momentarily stop a bacterial infection but can’t prevent it from coming back. In addition to an antibiotic, you must get a filling or an RCT to address a tooth infection.

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