Everyone considers accidents as unavoidable. Knowing what to do during dental mishaps and who to ask dental emergency services from is what is essential. Here are some of the dental emergency services delivered by some of the dental providers in Australia.

 

Common dental emergency services

 

Prompt dental advice and tips

 

When a patient presents signs of pain, the most common reaction is to panic. Going to the emergency dentist gives us relief knowing that a professional is looking over your problem. Any educated advice or tips that he or she may provide is a reassurance that a dental expert solved your condition and you received prompt dental care.

 

Prescription of pain medication

 

Pain medication is almost always part of the dental emergency services most dental providers offer. Although not all dental emergencies present pain, this complaint is the most common symptom a patient with a dental emergency verbalises. Sometimes, an emergency dentist needs to provide more potent pain medication for a patient which cannot be bought without a prescription.

 

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Tooth extraction

 

If the accident or injury a patient experienced severely damages the tooth beyond repair, tooth extraction is a must. Nerves on the root of the tooth can get infected or further damaged if a dead tooth is left in place. This condition can also pose as a breeding ground for certain infection-causing bacteria.

 

Management for dislodged or knocked-out teeth

 

Emergency dental services for partially dislodged or completely knocked-out tooth are almost similar. Your emergency dentist will clean the tooth whether it is still somewhat connected to the bone or completely displaced. Slipping the tooth back in its place is crucial as the tooth may lose its blood circulation and die soon after it was dislodged. The saved tooth can undergo splinting until the tooth re-attaches itself to the bone. This can happen in three to four weeks’ time; however, repair may take longer if the bone is also damaged. On the other hand, if the connection of the tooth and nerves is severely damaged, your emergency doctor may advise you to undergo root canal therapy to save the function and attachment of your tooth to your jaw.

 

 

 

It is imperative that when you have an accident, and you think you have a dental emergency, CALL the dental provider immediately. They can determine based on your explanation if your condition is an emergency or not, and they even give you dental advice on how to care for your situation.

 

Lastly, whatever emergency dental services you may receive, a follow-up appointment with your regular dentist is always advised. Making arrangements for your follow-up consultation as soon as possible is a must to prevent unwanted dental complications. This dental consultation will also serve as a confirmatory appointment that the dental emergency services you received are accurate and helpful.

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