What to do if you need an emergency dental appointment
No matter how well you look after your teeth, there may come a time when you need an emergency dental appointment in Mackay. Here at Walkerston Dental in Walkerston GP Superclinic, Queensland, we will do our best to see you on the same day and ensure you go home pain-free.
Examples of dental emergencies
There are a number of situations that count as a dental emergency. If you play contact sports, chances are you’ve seen someone lose a tooth at some point. If this happens to you, it is essential to book an emergency dental appointment in Mackay as soon as possible as the dentist may be able to save the tooth. Clean the tooth in either saliva or milk, being careful to handle it by the crown and avoid touching the root. Then carefully push the tooth back into the socket and bite down gently to hold it in place until you can see the dentist. If this is not possible, transport the tooth in a small container or milk. This will help to preserve it.
If the tooth is cracked or loose, again you should book an emergency dental appointment in Mackay as quickly as you can. The sooner you can get to the dentist, the more likely they will be able to save the tooth. If you receive an injury to the jaw or have bleeding that won’t stop, these are also reasons to see an emergency dentist.
Another example of a dental emergency is if you think you have an abscess. Symptoms of an abscess include pain, swelling, pus, difficulty biting or chewing, and fever. Abscesses are caused by infection and should always be treated by a dentist as quickly as possible to prevent the infection from spreading.
It’s not always obvious
There are situations where you may not be sure whether or not you should book an emergency dental appointment in Mackay. Even if you have received some trauma to the mouth, you may not be able to see any obvious damage. If you have a lot of pain you should still call us for advice. Our staff will be able to tell you whether you need to come in to get it checked.
