Dental Emergencies Adelaide
What is a dental emergency?
When you experience a dental emergency in Adelaide, prompt care is crucial. Dental emergencies can involve severe pain, discomfort, or damage that can’t be managed with over-the-counter painkillers. Common issues include tooth breakage, severe toothaches, or injury to the mouth and gums.
At our clinic, we provide urgent dental care to address these pressing issues. By arranging an emergency dental appointment, our experienced team will assess your condition and offer an immediate solution. Our goal is to alleviate pain, minimise damage and, when possible, reverse any harm.
It’s important to recognise that not all dental emergencies are suited to treatment in general dental practice. In some cases, you may need to visit the emergency department at your local hospital. If you’re uncertain whether your situation qualifies as a dental emergency, don’t hesitate to contact us for guidance.
If you happen to be experiencing intense tooth pain outside of Commercial Road Dental’s regular hours of operation (Monday to Friday 8:30AM – 5:00PM), you can contact (08) 8447 1555 to speak with a dentist. Ignoring a dental emergency can result in severe pain, long-lasting or permanent damage, and the need for more complex and costly dental services in the future.
What services does Dental Emergencies Adelaide cover?
At Commerical Road Dental, we specialise in addressing a wide range of dental emergencies in Adelaide. If you’re facing any of the following issues, we’re here to provide immediate and effective care:
- Chipped or broken tooth: whether it’s a minor chip or a significant break, prompt treatment is essential to prevent further damage and discomfort.
- Persistent or severe toothache: a toothache that won’t go away could indicate an underlying issue such as an infection that needs urgent attention.
- Lost filling: if your filling falls out, it can leave your tooth exposed to bacteria, potentially leading to infection or further damage.
- Loose or knocked-out adult tooth: quick action is crucial for reattaching a knocked-out tooth or stabilizing a loose one to avoid further complications.
- Emergency tooth extraction: in cases where a tooth cannot be saved, an emergency extraction may be necessary to relieve pain and prevent infection.
- Broken braces: broken braces can cause discomfort and potentially harm your mouth or gums. Immediate repair is recommended to avoid additional issues.
- Excessive bleeding: Any kind of excessive or uncontrollable bleeding in the mouth should be addressed immediately through emergency dental services.
- Swelling or abscess: Significant swelling in the mouth or face can indicate the presence of an abscess or severe infection, especially when accompanied by extreme pain or fever. This is classed as a dental emergency that needs immediate attention.
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing: Though less common, any dental problem that impairs your breathing or swallowing is a critical emergency that needs urgent dental services.
These situations qualify as dental emergencies because they require immediate professional attention. For instance:
- Lost fillings: without a filling, your tooth becomes vulnerable to bacteria, which can lead to infection or further damage.
- Broken braces: a broken wire or bracket can irritate your mouth and gums, causing discomfort that necessitates swift repair.
- Severe toothache: a persistent toothache might signal an infection that needs antibiotics or other treatments to prevent it from spreading.
For any dental emergencies in Adelaide, don’t wait to seek help. Contact us right away to ensure you receive the urgent care you need and prevent further complications.
The advantages of emergency dental treatment
Emergency dental services are beneficial for several reasons:
- Pain reduction and management: An emergency dentist can help to diagnose the cause of pain and help to treat it right away
- Damage minimisation: Immediate attention can help to minimise any damage to the tooth, gums, and your oral health
- Avoid higher costs and more treatments later: In some cases, immediate attention can help you avoid more treatments and higher costs down the track.
Why Choose Commercial Road Dental for Dental Emergencies
Sometimes, your oral health simply can’t wait until your next dental check-up. Dental emergencies are relatively common and need immediate attention just as much as any other health emergency.
This could be anything from tripping over and breaking your teeth to suddenly experiencing severe dental pain. Whatever the case, it’s best if a professional can assess, diagnose, and treat your teeth as soon as possible for your oral health.
Some of our services include:
- Dental fillings
- Kids dental care
- Dental crowns Adelaide
- Implants
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Dentures
- Mouthguards
- Dental Emergencies and more!
Our practice is a recognised BUPA Preferred Provider and also provides ‘No Gap’ payments for new patient initial check-ups. Your dental emergency may be covered by your private health provider, just ask our friendly team for more information.