Dental Emergency Melbourne

1. A chipped or broken tooth

In the occurrence of a broken tooth, it is important to act fast to prevent bacteria damage or infection to the vulnerable tooth. You should locate any pieces of your teeth if possible, as these may be reattached, depending on the case. We also recommend avoiding any hot or cold food or drinks, as they may cause severe pain to the tooth. You should also avoid chewing with the broken tooth if possible. It’s highly recommended to call one of our local emergency dentist open on Saturday and all weekdays to have that removed as soon as possible.

2. A knocked-out tooth

When a tooth is knocked out, there is still a possibility of your local emergency dentist reattaching the tooth if it is not too damaged. You should first immediately find the tooth, but avoid touching the root of the tooth, which you should wash with milk. Then, either coat the tooth in your saliva by placing it in your mouth and then a container or soak the tooth in milk. If it is possible, you can also try to place the tooth back into the tooth socket to increase its chances of survival.

To reduce the risk of a dental emergency, it is important to:

• Practice regular dental hygiene – brush twice daily, floss regularly and use mouth wash.
• Use a mouthguard while playing contact sports.