Emergency Dentistry

Emergency Dentistry

If you experience a dental emergency, it is important to seek immediate dental care. Depending on the severity of the situation, you just need to visit the nearest dental clinic or emergency department at a hospital.

At Moama Dental Clinic, our expert dentists will provide expert dental care for your dental emergencies. They are equipped to handle a wide range of dental emergencies and can provide immediate relief from pain and discomfort.

Some of the dental emergencies that we can help you with at Moama Dental Clinic.

Swollen Face or Gums

Treatment for swelling in the cheeks or gum treatment involves identifying the underlying cause of the swelling and addressing it appropriately. The most common causes of facial and gum swelling include dental infections, gum disease, allergic reactions, trauma, and impacted or infected wisdom teeth.

Treatment may include antibiotics, pain relievers, draining of abscesses, deep cleaning of the gums, scaling and root planing, and extraction of teeth if necessary. It's important to seek prompt dental attention for swollen face or gum symptoms, as they can indicate serious dental problems that require immediate treatment to prevent further complications.

In case of a facial swelling it is advisable to rush to the emergency at the hospital. Facial swellings can quickly spread into the facial spaces and lead to airway obstructions, which can be dangerous. Once the swelling subsides, your dentist will help you with the dental problem.

Toothache

Emergency toothache treatment aims to provide immediate relief from severe tooth pain caused by a dental emergency, such as an infected or abscessed tooth, a broken or chipped tooth, fractured root or a damaged filling or crown.

If the toothache is caused by an infection or abscess, the dentist may need to perform a root canal procedure or extract the affected tooth to eliminate the infection and prevent further damage and pain. Seeking prompt emergency dental care is essential to alleviate toothache pain and prevent further complications.

Extractions

Emergency tooth extraction is a dental procedure that involves the removal of a tooth that has been damaged or infected beyond repair. This procedure is typically done in cases where other treatments to save the tooth are not possible or effective.

The extraction process at Moama Dental Clinic involves numbing the area with a local anaesthetic and then gently removing the tooth. After the tooth is removed, the dentist may prescribe pain medication or antibiotics to help manage any pain or prevent spread of infection.

Emergency Root Canal

Emergency root canal treatment is a procedure performed to relieve severe pain and prevent further damage to the tooth. Root canal treatment is necessary when the pulp, the innermost part of the tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels, becomes infected or inflamed due to decay, cracks, or trauma.

During the emergency root canal procedure, our dentists remove the infected or inflamed pulp, clean and disinfect the root canals, and fill them with a special material to prevent future infections. Our expert dentist may also place a temporary filling or crown to protect the tooth until a permanent restoration can be placed.

Emergency root canal treatment at Moama Dental Clinic can help alleviate pain and save a damaged or infected tooth from extraction. If you are in Moama or a nearby area and experience severe tooth pain or sensitivity, it's important to see a dentist at MDC as soon as possible to determine if emergency root canal treatment is necessary.

Accidents and Tooth Trauma

Accidents can happen at any time and can cause various types of injuries, including tooth trauma. Tooth trauma can result from a blow to the face or mouth, a fall, or a car accident, among other things. Depending on the severity of the trauma, the tooth can crack, chip, or become loose, or it can be knocked out completely.

It's essential to seek dental care immediately after a tooth injury to prevent further damage and improve the chances of saving the affected tooth.