Dental Emergencies - South Morang Smiles

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Your teeth go through a lot — sometimes they need a little help. Our team is here for you. No running around to multiple offices. South Morang Smiles provides comprehensive dental surgery treatments to restore missing or damaged teeth all in one convenient location.

What Are Common Dental Emergencies?

Unfortunately, dental emergencies can occur unexpectedly at any time, and we can’t always avoid accidents that cause damage to teeth, lips and/or gums. A dental emergency may include a toothache or an accident which involves your teeth or mouth. Below is some information on what to do for some common dental emergencies, as prompt action can often minimise the repercussions!

Treating knocked out teeth

If your adult (permanent) tooth is knocked out, it may be able to besaved. If it is a baby tooth, simply farewell it to the tooth fairy! Baby teeth are usually not replaced as you may sustain damage to the adult tooth as a result.
Time is the essence and immediate actions need to be taken. Try to locate the adult tooth as soon as possible, picking it up by the crown (top of the tooth) and not the tooth roots.
If the tooth is clean, place it straight back in its socket (hole). If the tooth is dirty, wash it for a few seconds in milk and place it back in its socket. If you can’t replace the tooth, place it in a glass of milk. Do not rinse or immerse the tooth with water, and get your child to the dentist immediately with the tooth.