Sudden toothache causing you severe pain? Have you lost a filling or broken some dental work? Or do you have a tooth that got knocked out during an accident or sports?
When you need fast dental care, you can always rely on us. Call our emergency dentist and we will do everything possible to see and treat you as soon as possible. Our team of highly trained and compassionate dental staff are equipped to handle any kind of dental emergency imaginable. When you need us the most, you can rest assured that we will be there by your side.
While it is not necessary that all dental emergencies are painful, a vast majority of them indeed do present with severe pain. The location of the pain will help your dentist understand the reason and nature of the problem more easily.
It is important that you seek immediate medical attention if you are ever faced with any dental emergency situation. The following are some of the problems that require urgent medical care and intervention.
Pain accompanies most dental emergency situations. If you have a toothache, it can bring great relief if you apply a cold compress to the area. Rinsing with warm water will also bring comfort.
This definitely requires immediate attention. If you have found the knocked out tooth, try and replace it in its original position. Do not put pressure on the teeth though. Be careful to wash the teeth to remove debris – otherwise it can get infected because of the embedded foreign particles. If your teeth have been dislodged, try not to touch the area or teeth, leave it as it is. You can apply a cold compress to lessen the pain.
Sometimes the filling comes out of the teeth while you eat food, or for no reason at all. Fillings need to be replaced quickly, or it can lead to bacterial infection in the area and cause tooth decay.
Braces can suddenly break, leading to an emergency dental situation. Try to make sure that the broken wires or braces do not poke into your cheek or teeth or gum area and cause more damage.
If a person is involved in contact sports or accidents with resulting injury to gums, lips, or cheeks – then it is important to seek immediate care.
Why is so much importance given to dental emergencies? There is a very simple reason – with immediate and proper care, the tooth that has suffered injury can be saved. The more the delay in seeking care from a dentist, the higher chances that you would lose your tooth. If there is bleeding accompanying the injury, then care must be taken to stop and reduce the bleeding at home.
Depending on the cause and nature of the dental emergency, the treatment procedure will be decided. If there is bleeding, then steps are taken to stop bleeding. Based on the examination, other interventions may also be planned. It is important to take care of the situation as best as possible at home and then get proper advice from the dentist at the earliest.
If it can wait a few hours to be treated, then you can drop in at our clinic the next day. Alternatively, you may need to visit us at the earliest.
If you are unsure whether the problem at hand is an emergency dental situation or not, it is always better to be safe than sorry. Call us up and talk to us right away. Our dentists will advise you on the next steps to be taken.
Your Brunswick dentists. Established in the 1950s Brunswick Dental Group has grown to become one of Melbourne’s best known dental clinics. Dentist Dr Jim Yannopoulos commenced in 1987 and now leads a friendly expert dental team…
You can find us right across from Brunswick Town at 266 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056. Our location is perfect for those in Brunswick and nearby areas looking for top-quality dental care. Getting here is a breeze—there’s a tram and bus stop right at the corner, plenty of on-street parking, and we’re just a short 250-metre walk from the train station. We’ve made sure it’s as simple as possible for our patients to visit us.
At Brunswick Dental Group, we cover all your dental needs in one place. From general checkups and preventive care to fillings, crowns, and cosmetic procedures like teeth whitening and veneers, we’ve got you covered. We also provide orthodontic treatments to assist you in obtaining a straighter smile. Whatever your dental needs, we provide complete, personalised care for you and your family.
You may schedule an appointment via our website or call us at (03) 9380 1305. An alternative method of communication is via email to reception@bdg.net.au. Our first priority is finding a time that suits your dental requirements and schedule.
Upon becoming a patient at Brunswick Dental Group, we will create new dental records for you. However, if you have recently received dental treatment elsewhere and believe the information is relevant, please bring it along or send it to us. Additionally, we may conduct digital X-rays to assist in planning your treatment.
We accept cash and credit/debit cards as payment methods to guarantee accessibility. Our goal is to offer all of our patients easily accessible payment alternatives.
We advise most adults to visit us twice a year. During these routine checkups, we may thoroughly clean your teeth, examine everything, and offer customised suggestions to maintain the brightness and health of your smile.
