NE Calgary Emergency Dentistry

A knocked out tooth is definitely a dental emergency and you should call us to receive emergency advice from one of our dentists.  Acting quickly and following the guidelines below will make it possible to save the tooth.

• Handle the knocked out tooth by the crown and avoid touching the root.
• Rinse the tooth, but be gentle and do not remove any tissue that is attached to the tooth.
• If possible, gently place the tooth back in the socket and bite down gently on it to hold it in place.
• If it’s not possible to place the tooth back in the socket, the best option is to place the tooth in a cup of milk or a clean container if milk is not available.
• See a dentist as soon as possible!

If a tooth is chipped and doesn’t hurt, you can relax a little as you are not in immediate danger and it is not a NE Calgary dental emergency. You should call our Calgary NE dental office and book an appointment with your dentist during regular clinic hours.

Although a chipped tooth that doesn’t hurt is not considered a dental emergency, you want to get an appointment as soon as possible to avoid further damage to the tooth. Let our receptionist at Memorial Square Dental Clinic know what the appointment is for and we’ll make sure you get in to see one of our dentists as quickly as possible.

A cracked or broken tooth is a dental emergency and you should call our dental clinic to speak to a dentist and arrange an appointment (403.273.7666). Here’s what you can do immediately after the injury:

• Gently and thoroughly rinse with warm water to clean out the mouth.
• Typically a cracked or broken tooth results from an accident, applying a cold compress to facial injuries can help to minimize swelling.
• Take Acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) as a pain killer, but avoid Aspirin or Ibuprofen (e.g., Motrin or Advil) as they have a blood thinning effect which can increase bleeding.
• Arrange an immediate visit to Memorial Square Dental Clinic in Calgary NE, or your nearest dental clinic if you are traveling.

A loosened tooth is a dental emergency and you should call our dental clinic to arrange an appointment (403.273.7666). In the meantime, you can apply gentle pressure to the tooth, not forcing it however, to try to place it in its original position

Clean the area gently with a cloth and apply a cold compress in order to reduce swelling. If the bleeding doesn’t stop, go to a hospital emergency room immediately.

If you are experiencing sharp pain in a tooth when biting down, constant throbbing pain, and pain that interrupts or prevents sleep and severe pain to heat or cold may indicate an abscess or infection under the tooth. A severe infection or abscess in the mouth can be a serious health concern and should be dealt with immediately. If you suspect an infection or abscess outside of our Calgary dental office hours, call our emergency dental phone number to receive emergency advice from one of our dentists. (403.273.7666).

A toothache may or may not be considered a dental emergency, depending on its cause. If in doubt, please call our clinic or our emergency dental phone number to speak to a dentist and describe your symptoms (403.273.7666). Here’s what you can do while waiting to see a dentist:

Rinse your mouth with warm water, gently floss to remove food that may be trapped around it

Myth alert: despite common belief, do not apply Aspirin to the tooth or gum tissues.

A loose restoration is not likely a dental emergency unless it is causing pain. Once again this is a situation that requires attention as soon as possible, though not necessarily at 2 a.m. on a Sunday morning! If the restoration is not causing pain, we suggest you call us during the first available office hours and let our receptionist at Memorial Square Dental Clinic know the reason for your call. Our administration team will ensure you get in to see one of our dentists quickly.