Your dentist is your go-to resource for dental issues. However, getting a hold of your regular dentist on holidays or during off-business hours is difficult and can put you in a frustrating situation when dealing with a dental emergency.
Little Green Building in Toronto is here for your dental emergencies when you are in a time crunch. Our team understands the irritation and confusion that comes with an emergency and is prepared to help.
When Is It a Dental Emergency or Non-Emergency?
Knowing the difference between an emergency and a non-emergency situation can save you time and hassle. When you damage your teeth, determining the severity of the issue is the first step towards recovery.
Non-Emergency
If you can wait a few days to see your dentist, you probably don’t have an emergency on your hands. Cracked or chipped teeth are typical non-emergency dental situations unless they cause severe pain or bleeding in the mouth.
Emergency
There are specific signs to pay attention to that indicate the need for emergency medical attention. These include:
- severe pain
- bleeding
- swelling
Any time the damage to your mouth creates unbearable pain, excess bleeding, or trauma that can’t wait, you need access to emergency dental services.
Having a regular dentist for annual visits and cleanings is essential for dental maintenance. To be ready for any surprise situations, get in touch with The Little Green Building.
Common Dental Emergencies
If any of the following occurs, consider it a dental emergency:
- Severe pain in the mouth: If you crack a tooth and experience significant pain or bleeding, you should find a local emergency dentist. In most cases, a cracked tooth does not require emergency services; however, if the tooth causes you severe pain or leaves sharp fragments behind in your mouth, you may be facing a more complex situation that needs to be rectified immediately.
- Lost tooth: Losing your teeth as an adult requires emergency attention as soon as possible. Re-attaching the tooth may be possible in some instances if you can save the tooth and get to your local dental emergency clinic in time.
- Swelling If your gums or face are swelling up, you may have an infection.
Your Local Dental Emergency Clinic in Toronto
Little Green Building understands the strict time constraint that comes with every emergency. At our clinic we make every effort to see emergency patients right away. We deliberately leave open spaces in the dentist’s schedule, in case we receive a call from a person in pain, with a broken tooth, facial swelling, or any other urgent situation.
Little Green Building is always ready to help you through your dental emergency. Call us today at (416) 769-8135 to learn more about dental emergencies and how we can help.
