What Are Common Dental Emergencies?
Dental emergencies can be quite variable in their appearance, how much pain they cause, and the long-term effects they can have on your health. As pain is not often a direct indicator of how severe a dental emergency is, we encourage patients to book an appointment with us as soon as they are aware of a change in their oral health. From then we are able to triage you, and recommend treatment either on the same day if very urgent, or put together a treatment plan for you should the problem be more complex.
The most severe dental emergencies where you must call the dentist and are most often seen on the same day are:
- Facial swelling – especially if visible from the outside of your mouth. Infection can spread very quickly around the mouth, neck and head leading to severe health problems.
- Trauma – any accidents involving the face and jaw must be seen immediately, especially any damage to teeth. Leaving this for too long can lead to irreversible damage to the tooth nerve.
- Intense pain – whilst pain is not always an indicator of the severity of a dental problem, intense pain is never a good sign.
Should you have the choice between seeing your dentist and your doctor, we advise you call us up regardless of where you are headed. We are able to speak directly to any other medical professionals, and are often a great help in reaching a diagnosis. Nonetheless, we always encourage seeking further medical assistance if it is after hours, you are concerned, or you have had an accident involving areas more than the mouth.
Why Should You Choose Sydney Road Dental Care for Your Emergency Treatment?
In a dental emergency, it is important to seek assistance from a highly trained professional with experience in dental emergencies. We are proud to say that our dentists have been exposed to most, if not all, commonly occurring dental trauma scenarios. In fact, one of our dentists spent three years of her career providing mostly emergency dental services to rural Australia! We invite you to feel safe, understood and cared for during an understandably stressful event.
Everyone Needs an Emergency Dentist in Sydney
Even though dentists work hard to ensure your oral health is at its best, sometimes emergency dental care is out of our control. We understand that dental emergencies are not only inconvenient but can also be a painful experience. This is why at Sydney Road Dental Care, we have put strategies in place to ensure that you will be treated in a timely manner by our emergency dentist in Sydney. Our fantastic front office staff are your first point of call, who can confidently claim that they have never missed a phone call, voicemail, or any form of communication from our patients. They hold daily dental crowns appointments that are kept strictly for emergencies, which means that you are often seen on the very same day. If you are dealing with any discomfort, don’t hesitate to contact a emergency dentist in Sydney.
Emergency dentists are crucial for providing speedy dental care in emergencies, but cosmetic dentists are equally important for restoring smiles and improving appearance once an emergency crisis has been handled.