Dental emergencies in Port Macquarie

Emergency Dentist in Port Macquarie

You have reached the webpage of the Emergency Dentist Port Macquarie. In case of damage to a tooth such as caused by a sports injury or accident please IMMEDIATELY consult the Dental TraumaGuide DentalTraumaGuide.org

or use The Dental Trauma App

Accidents can happen, but knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving or losing a tooth.

Tips for Common Dental Emergencies We Treat

For a knocked-out tooth, keep it moist at all times. If you can, try placing the tooth back in the socket, wash the root in unflavoured milk if possible without touching the root. If that’s not possible, place it in between your cheek and gums, or in unflavoured milk, or use a tooth preserving solution like Hank’s Balanced Salt Solution or a Save-a-Tooth Kit. Put cold compresses on the face to keep any swelling down. If you bite your tongue or lip, clean the area gently with water and apply a cold compress. For toothaches, rinse the mouth with warm water to clean it out. Gently use dental floss to remove any food caught between the teeth. Do not put aspirin on the aching tooth or gum tissues. For objects stuck between your teeth try to remove them gently with floss, but do not try to remove them with sharp or pointed instruments.

There are a number of simple precautions you can take to avoid accident and injury to the teeth:

Wear a mouthguard when participating in sports or recreational activities.

• Avoid chewing ice, popcorn kernels and hard candy, as all these can crack a tooth.
• ALWAYS use scissors, and NEVER your teeth, to cut things.

Have a Toothache? We Can Help!

If you’re experiencing pain, it’s likely a result of caries, or infection of some kind if not the result of an injury or fall. Below you’ll find a list of common dental emergencies we are equipped to handle and treat here at Star Dental.

Oral / Dental Abscesses, Usually characterized by spontaneous pain, and throbbing, abscesses are usually treated with Root Canals or tooth extraction.

Tooth Fracture, Broken, chipped, or fractured teeth can happen at any time, from anything from biting down on a piece of candy, to more serious injuries like car accidents and more.

Missing / Knocked Out Teeth, More common with sports injuries, once a tooth is knocked out it is imperative you get yourself and your tooth to a dentist as soon as possible.

When you have a dental emergency, it’s important to visit a dentist or an emergency room as soon as possible.

We reserve time in our schedule each day for emergency patients. Call us ASAP on 65836111 and provide as much detail as possible about your condition.