Dental Emergency
Dental Emergency Belmont WA
When you’re facing a dental emergency, your dentist should be the first person you call. But what if you encounter a problem during holidays, weekends, or in the middle of the night?
If you’re dealing with a dental problem outside regular office hours, you will likely need to see an emergency dentist.
Is it a Dental Emergency?
Some dental problems need immediate treatment, while others can wait to be treated.
It’s important to know the difference between these kinds of problems, particularly if they happen in the middle of the night or over the weekend when most dental offices are closed.
Here are some signs you may have a dental emergency:
- Loose or knocked-out permanent tooth
- Non-stop bleeding
- Jaw injury
- Swelling with pain
- Toothache
Most Common Dental Emergencies in Belmont WA
Here are some of the most common dental emergencies we see in Belmont WA, and what you need to do to treat them.
Toothache
- Rinse your mouth with lukewarm saltwater.
- Use dental floss to remove stuck food.
- If swollen, apply a cold compress to the outside of your mouth.
- DO NOT put any painkiller directly to the affected tooth.
- See your dentist immediately.
Knocked-Out Tooth
- Pick up the tooth by its crown or the top.
- Take care not to touch the root.
- Rinse the tooth. DO NOT scrub it.
- If possible, reinsert the tooth back to its socket.
- If you can’t, place the tooth in a small container of milk.
- Go to your emergency dentist immediately to increase the chances of saving your tooth.
Cracked or Chipped Tooth
- Rinse your mouth with lukewarm saltwater.
- Apply a cold compress outside the affected area to lessen swelling.
- Take acetaminophen for the pain.
- Avoid using a topical painkiller or numbing gel because it can damage your gums.
Dental Abscess
- Rinse your mouth with lukewarm saltwater several times before you see your dentist.
- Go to your dentist immediately.
Dental Emergency in Belmont WA
If you’re facing a dental emergency, call your Belmont WA dentist immediately.
Same Day Dental Emergency Appointment Available in Belmont WA
For any dental emergency in Belmont WA, schedule your appointment immediately. Please contact us today at (08) 9478 2349.
We are located at 5/132 Epsom Ave in Belmont WA.