Health-Saving Emergency Dentistry in Mission, BC

How do I handle different dental emergencies?

Regardless of the emergency, swift and competent action is key. So, here are some of our tips for handling different dental emergencies:

A Cracked or Broken Tooth

Remove any broken pieces of tooth from the mouth, and bring them with you to your appointment. While we cannot reattach the pieces, we can use them as a template to repair the tooth back to its original shape.

To prevent bacteria and food debris from entering the vulnerable tooth, cover it with a piece of sugarless chewing gum or dental wax. If you are experiencing pain, then we recommend taking acetaminophen rather than aspirin, as aspirin may worsen any bleeding.

A Loose Tooth

Leave wiggly teeth alone, and schedule an emergency appointment as soon as possible. The sooner our emergency dentist in Mission, BC, can stabilize the tooth, the more likely he is to save it.

A Knocked-out Tooth

It is critical to keep the avulsed tooth moist. So, try to put the tooth gently back into the empty socket. If that is too painful, then keep the tooth tucked inside of your cheek or keep it in a glass of milk.

Extreme Tooth Pain

Take over-the-counter painkillers and use oral numbing gels to dull any discomfort you feel. If you are experiencing swelling, then apply ice packs to the face and mouth to keep it under control.

Loose or Lost Dental Restorations

Loose dental crowns and fillings pose a health risk, as it is possible to accidentally swallow them. If you currently have loose crowns or fillings, then contact our team immediately to repair your restorations. 

If you have recently lost a dental filling or crown, then protect the compromised tooth by covering it with dental wax or sugarless gum. For pain or sensitivity, take over-the-counter painkillers or use oral numbing gels.

An Abscess

A dental abscess is a painful dental infection that often presents as a pus-filled sac on the gums. Do not touch the abscess. A professional must drain the sac to prevent the infection from spreading through the mouth, body, and bloodstream.