What constitutes a dental emergency?

If you are experiencing tooth pain or have sustained an injury to your mouth, you are probably wondering when and if you should call your dentist in Preston. You may not think it’s severe enough to contact us, and you may hope the pain goes away on its own, right? Let’s look at what constitutes a dental emergency.

What Is a Dental Emergency?

If you are experiencing any of the following situations, you should contact our dental clinic so that we can arrange an emergency appointment or advise you on what steps to take:

Tooth pain – If you have a toothache, it probably won’t go away on its own, so we need to see you in our dental clinic.

Chipped or broken tooth – If you bite down on something too hard and break a tooth, we can help.

Knocked-out tooth – If your tooth gets knocked out, time is critical. Please get in touch with us immediately.

Lost filling or crown – If you lose a filling or crown, your tooth is susceptible to further damage, so we need to see you as soon as possible.

Broken orthodontics – If you break a bracket or a wire on your braces, we need to fix it to keep you on track with your treatment.

Bleeding – If your mouth or gums are bleeding, contact us for the next steps.

Do You Need Emergency Dentistry in Preston?

If you or a loved one is experiencing a dental emergency, we want you to call us on (03) 9478 1036 so we can help alleviate your pain and get you back to your busy life.