By Dr. Quincy,
What To Do Right Now
If you've knocked out or broken a tooth, the next few minutes matter. Here's what to do while you get in touch with us.
Knocked-Out Tooth
- Pick the tooth up by the crown (the white part) - never touch the root.
- If it's dirty, rinse it gently in milk or saline, not water, and don't scrub it.
- If you can, place it back in the socket and gently bite down on a clean cloth to hold it in place.
- Can't reinsert it? Store it in a container of milk or your own saliva so it doesn't dry out.
- Call us straight away - you have the best chance of saving a knocked-out tooth if it's put back in place within 30 minutes.
Broken or Chipped Tooth
- Rinse your mouth gently with warm water.
- If you have the broken piece, store it in milk or saline and bring it with you - it can sometimes be reattached.
- Cover any sharp edges with sugar-free chewing gum or dental wax if you have it, to protect your tongue and cheek.
- Hold a cold compress against your cheek if there's swelling.
- Book in as soon as possible - the longer an exposed tooth is left untreated, the higher the risk of infection or further damage.
Same-Day Emergency Appointments Available
We keep same-day appointments open for genuine dental emergencies, Monday to Saturday. Call us on 08 9227 7700 as early as possible during our opening hours - the earlier you call, the better chance we can fit you in the same day.
Emergency Dentist Perth
When you have an urgent dental problem, it's understandable if you find yourself unsure how to respond, especially when dental emergencies arise over the weekend, during holidays, or outside of office hours. In these circumstances, you need someone who can take care of your dental emergency at short notice and in some cases without an appointment.
What Does Emergency Dental Care Cover?
At Stirling Street Dental Clinic, we offer cost-effective
dental services to Perth patients. Our emergency dentist in Perth can attend to the following common dental emergencies:
- Severe toothache, excruciating tooth pain, facial pain and swelling that doesn't go away after taking over-the-counter medication like pain relief
- Wisdom tooth pain or swelling that might lead to tooth and gum infection
- Excessive gum bleeding, especially after tooth extraction
- Facial, mouth, or teeth trauma after an accident or injury
- A knocked-out tooth or broken tooth
What Our Emergency Dentists Can Do
We'll find the cause of your toothache, swelling, or facial pain and determine if you have other existing dental problems. All you need to do is see us as soon as possible. For chipped and fractured teeth, the exposure of the living tissue inside the tooth for extended periods of time might lead to other dental problems in the future. Our dental treatments can seal off the tooth to prevent this from happening.
Do You Require Emergency Dental Treatment
Contact us immediately if you need an emergency dentist in Perth. We are here to help you with any dental problem you may be encountering and can book you in for an emergency appointment.
