Emergency Dentist Kitchener
Emergency Dental Treatment in Kitchener
It’s never a good time for a dental emergency. Being prepared for an emergency can mean the difference between saving a tooth and losing a tooth. Family Dentistry on King offer same day emergency appointments and after-hours emergency care for our patients.
Kitchener Emergency dentist Dr. Mace Abdulkarim and her associate dentists have been handling dental emergencies throughout their entire careers as dentists. She and her caring, knowledgeable staff are well-equipped to handle any dental emergency you may have. They are here for you!
Preventing Dental Emergencies
Accidents do happen, but there are ways to avoid injury to your teeth and gums. It’s amazing how everyday habits or eating certain foods can put your teeth at risk. Here’s a list of things to avoid:
- Biting ice. The cold temperature and hard ice can crack and break your teeth or fillings.
- Eating hard foods too fast. Treats like popcorn, hard candy, peanut brittle and shelled nuts should be eaten slowly.
- Using your teeth as tools. Let scissors cut tape and ribbons and open up packaging for you and avoid lifting or holding things with your mouth.
- Playing sports without a mouthguard. Mouthguards absorb shock and protect teeth from damage, especially during contact sports. we help you choose the mouthguard that is right for you.
Common Dental Emergencies and Tips
Here are common dental emergencies that require immediate attention, and tips on what to do before you can get to us.
Chipped or Broken Tooth
All is not lost if your tooth is chipped or broken. Most of the time, they can be saved. Just be sure to call us as soon as possible so we can see you right away. For small breaks, we might use a filling to fix the tooth. For serious breaks, a root canal may be needed. Your tooth may also need a crown (also called a cap).
If your child has chipped their tooth and is bleeding or in pain, contact us immediately. Fast action can save the tooth, prevent infection and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment. Rinse the mouth with water and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If you can find the broken tooth fragment, bring it to the dentist.
Knocked-Out Tooth
If the knocked-out tooth is an adult (or permanent) tooth, we may be able to put it back. Call us and come right away if this happens.
In the meantime, clean the tooth if needed with a gentle rinse it gently in cool water; do not scrub it or use soap. Once clean, gently place the tooth back in its place (the socket) and hold it there with clean gauze or a washcloth. If this isn’t possible, or if there’s a chance that the tooth might be swallowed, put it in a container of cold milk.
If the tooth is put back in place within 10 minutes, it has a fair chance of taking root again. After two hours, the chances are poor.
Knocked-Out Baby Tooth
Contact us as soon as possible. If there is bleeding, rinse the mouth with water and place gauze in the opening. You can also apply cold compresses on the outside of the mouth to reduce swelling. Keep the child calm instead of looking for the tooth – baby teeth will never be replanted. Never try to reinsert the tooth into the opening – you may damage the permanent teeth growing underneath.
Toothache
If you have constant or severe pain in your mouth, call us immediately. Let us know your symptoms and will make sure to book you same day and take care of your dental pain
Do not put a heating pad, a hot water bottle, or any other source of heat on your jaw. The heat will make things worse instead of better.
Loose Tooth
A loose tooth could be caused by gum disease or by a blow to the mouth. In any case, it is a serious problem. You should come and get it assessed
Lost Filling
Call us if your tooth is broken or you lost your filling and we will make sure we treat it right away. Sometimes if tooth is sharp to the tongue, you can use a sugarless gum and put it where the break is to reduce trauma to your cheecks or tongue until we see you to fix the problem
Badly Bitten Lip or Tongue
If the lip or tongue is bleeding, apply pressure to it with a clean cloth. If the lip is swollen, use an ice pack to keep the swelling down. If the bleeding doesn’t stop, go to the hospital right away.
Something Stuck Between Teeth
Start with dental floss to gently and carefully remove the debris. Never poke between your teeth with a pin or a sharp, pointy object — it can cut your gums or scratch your tooth. If you still can’t get the object out, call us immediately
Make the Most of Your Conestoga College Dental Plan at Family Dentistry on King!
We make it easy for College Students to receive dental care. We’ll work with your dental plan to make it easy for you. We are conveniently located 15 minutes from Conestoga College. We also provide Conestoga Students with same-day emergency care and extended hours.