Dental Emergency Services Scarborough

Quick Care and Relief: Steps to Follow During a Dental Emergency

When faced with a dental emergency, it is important to follow a few key steps to ensure prompt care and relief:

1. Contact your personal dentist: If you already have a regular dentist, reach out to their office immediately. Many dentists participate in call groups, where they take turns being available for emergencies. You may be directed to the dentist who is currently on call and can provide the necessary care.
2. Seek assistance from the local dental association: In the absence of a personal dentist, contact the local dental association for a list of dentists who accept dental emergencies. This list is categorized by specialties and time availability. It's important to note that emergency care services usually incur charges.
3. Oral surgeon for immediate care: In cases where the dental emergency requires the expertise of an oral surgeon, the hospital's emergency care personnel will contact the oral surgeon on call. Please be aware that there will be charges associated with these services.

Identifying Dental Emergencies Requiring Immediate Attention

Immediate dental emergency visits are necessary for the following conditions:

• Breathing difficulties
• Fractured jaws
• Loss of consciousness

Dental Issues Requiring a Dentist's Attention

The following issues require attention from a dentist:

• Broken or chipped tooth with bleeding (not the gums)
• Severe tooth pain or toothache
• Knocked-out or loosened tooth
• Swelling of gums, wisdom teeth area, eye, roof of the mouth, or jaw
• Dental trauma after an injury

Dental Issues Requiring a Dentist's Attention but Not Immediate

While the aforementioned problems require immediate dental attention, the following issues should also be addressed by a dentist, although immediate attention is not required unless accompanied by pain:

• Broken or lost crown or cap
• Broken or lost filling
• Broken denture or appliance

If you are experiencing a toothache, the pain can be complex and may radiate to other areas such as the ear, chin, jaw, or throat. If you notice heightened sensitivity to temperature, spontaneous pain, or toothache disrupting your sleep, it is likely that you have a toothache and should schedule a dental appointment as soon as possible.

Remember, it is always advisable to consult with a dentist for personalized advice and appropriate treatment in dental emergency situations.

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