Dental
Emergency Information
Accidents do happen, and knowing what to do can mean the
difference between saving and losing a tooth. Always call
us as soon as you can to get the best advice and treatment.
Bitten Lip or
Tongue: Clean the area gently with a cloth and
apply cold compresses to reduce any swelling. If you have
prolonged bleeding, visit your local emergency department.
Broken
Tooth: Gently clean with a soft toothbrush.
‘Orthodontic wax’ from a chemist can be used to help reduce
sensitivity and sharp edges. If you have the piece of
broken tooth, bring it to your dental appointment.
Jaw-Possibly Broken: Apply cold compresses to
control swelling. Go to an emergency department without
delay.
Knocked Out Tooth: Hold the tooth by the
crown and clean the root very gently with your saliva. Do
not scrub the tooth as the root surface is alive. If
possible, gently insert the tooth in its socket. If that
isn’t possible, put the tooth in a piece of glad wrap or
cup of milk to keep the tooth moist. Whatever the case seek
immediate dental treatment.
Objects or Food Caught Between Teeth: Try
to gently remove the object with dental floss. Interdental
brushes can be used to push food out from between the
teeth.
Toothache: Use dental floss to ensure that
there is no debris caught between the teeth. Ask your
pharmacist for anti-inflammatory medication, which may help
ease the ache.
We try and attend to all emergency dental treatment at iDental promptly. Please call us on (03) 9859 7859.
For after hours, weekend and public holiday treatment, an emergency dental clinic is available. We recommend this clinic for severe pain & extreme tooth breaks only. Contact the emergency clinic on (03) 98531811.