Four FAQs about emergency dental care for tooth pain

Urgent Care For Tooth Pain in London ON Area

Family members of all ages deserve smiles that exude confidence and health and support the functions necessary to “be” the best parent, employee, boss, student, or friend. And Hyde Park Dentistry is here for you and your loved ones 24/7/365 with trusted, truly responsive urgent care. Our dentists, Drs. Ashish Papneja and Marjan Moaveni work with patients from across the London, Ontario, area to resolve tooth pain and other concerning symptoms for good. We get them back on the road to comfortable chewing, a good night’s rest, and simply enjoying their lives to the fullest again!

Why would I need “urgent care”?

The emergencies we respond to are varied and as diverse as the patients we treat. However, we have successfully treated the underlying cause of toothaches and other concerns, effectively resolving symptoms at their source. A toothache may be caused by both chronic and acute conditions. Chronic causes include tooth decay, which can progress to become an infection. Acute causes include fractures associated with sports-related injuries, accidents, falls, and other trauma. Urgent care is necessary to address these issues promptly and preserve your oral health before they can cause irreversible damage.

How do you treat dental emergencies?

Treatment depends on what we find during your visit. We will evaluate the troublesome tooth or other areas of your mouth that may be painful or injured. For instance, injuries to oral tissues such as the lips, tongue, gums, and cheeks may also require emergency dental care. Depending on the nature and extent of the injury or condition, we may recommend dental restorations like fillings or crowns. Root canal therapy is often a “go-to” to preserve infected teeth that otherwise might have to be extracted or removed. Even if a tooth is “too far gone,” we still have the skills on-site to maintain your complete, healthy, and attractive smile. We discuss options for tooth replacement, like dental implants, sooner rather than later.

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What can I do if my tooth is injured?

Aside from calling your friends at Hyde Park Dentistry right away, there are steps that can be taken from the comfort of your home or wherever you may be to ease pain, swelling, and bleeding and increase your odds of a successful outcome for a severely damaged tooth. We can advise you on what to do ASAP, even before you get to our office. Tips might include:

Rinsing your mouth with salt water
Applying a cold compress
Storing a knocked-out or avulsed tooth carefully in a Save-A-Tooth™ preservative or milk

If we are able to begin the reimplantation process within 30 minutes of a tooth being knocked out, there is a favourable chance it will “take,” and your tooth won’t be lost for good.

So, can I prevent dental emergencies?

Yes! Some situations can be avoided with consistent and good oral hygiene and care. One of the best things you can do to avoid the conditions that lead to dental damage is to maintain regular recall appointments at our office in London, ON. Drs. Papneja and Moaveni also have many preventative services that are only available at dentists’ offices. They include custom-fit oral appliances to protect the teeth and tissues from damage caused by sports-related injuries and other conditions like chronic teeth grinding (bruxism).

A good rule of thumb: If it is a concern to you, it is a concern to us and deserves a prompt call to our practice. Phone us at 226-271-2522, and we will see you soon!

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