Emergency Dentistry
We’re available for dental emergencies
At Fresh Dental, we understand that dental emergencies can be stressful. We are here to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, please call us at (780) 249-2500 or request an appointment online.
When it comes to dental emergencies, time is a crucial factor. After you contact us, please follow the instructions listed below to ease your discomfort and set yourself up for a successful treatment.
Knocked Out Permanent Tooth
- Find the tooth. Handle the tooth by the crown, not the root portion.
- You may briefly rinse the tooth with saline or milk, but DO NOT clean or handle the tooth unnecessarily.
- Inspect the tooth for fractures.
- If it is not broken, try to reinsert it in its socket. Have the patient keep the tooth in place by biting on gauze.
- If you cannot reinsert the tooth, transport the tooth in a cup containing milk. Time is critical. Seek immediate dental care!
- Note: Primary (baby) teeth are not generally replaced in the socket as this can damage the permanent tooth underneath, however, prompt care by a dentist is recommended.
Broken Tooth
- Locate and save any broken tooth fragments.
- Immediate dental attention is necessary.
Broken Braces and Wires
- If a broken appliance can be removed easily, take it out. If it cannot, cover the sharp or protruding portion with wax.
- If a wire is stuck in the gum, cheek or tongue, do not remove it. Take the patient to a dentist immediately.
Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek
- Rinse the mouth or area of injury with warm salt water or hydrogen peroxide diluted with water (50% water & 50% hydrogen peroxide).
- If the patient’s lip or cheek is swollen, apply cold compresses.
- Seek immediate dental care.
Food stuck in gum or between teeth
- Clean the affected area thoroughly.
- Rinse the mouth vigorously with warm salt water or use dental floss to dislodge impacted food or debris.
- Seek immediate dental care.
Toothache
Do not place aspirin directly on any area in mouth
Use over counter medications you usually take for pain
For some conditions icing the area may help
Seek immediate dental attention.