Our clinic offers emergency pediatric dentistry for urgent situations. Some of the common dental emergencies we treat are:
- Broken teeth
- Toothaches
- Swollen or bleeding gums
- Jaw pain or swelling
- Lost dental crowns
- Lost tooth fillings
- Food stuck between teeth
- Infected or abscessed teeth
- Dental trauma
Dental emergencies come in all shapes and sizes, so don’t worry if your specific problem is not listed above. Call us at (604) 467-5944, and we will provide the prompt relief and treatment you need.
Steps to Take in a Dental Emergency
Dental emergencies can be stressful, and our dental team will treat you with care and compassion and ensure that you are comfortable. If you experience dental trauma or severe tooth pain, we will arrange to see you right away to provide relief and treatment as necessary.
If you don’t need immediate treatment, we will explain how to handle your emergency and schedule you for our next open appointment.
Toothaches, Pain, and Swelling
Never ignore a toothache or delay treatment in hopes that the pain will go away on its own. Even if the pain subsides temporarily, it will return unless we address the underlying cause.
For temporary relief, try a store-bought pain reliever like ibuprofen. Also, a cold compress on the affected area can reduce swelling and help minimize discomfort. Another way to relieve tooth pain is by swishing warm salt water around in your mouth.
Broken or Chipped Tooth
A chipped or broken tooth is not an urgent emergency unless you are in pain. However, we need to see you as soon as possible to smooth any sharp edges and determine if there’s any underlying damage to the tooth. Gather any tooth fragments you can find and bring them to your dental appointment.
Dental Injury
Dental injury or trauma includes luxation, where a tooth is knocked loose and avulsion, where a tooth is knocked completely out of its socket. In either case, call our Maple Ridge emergency dental clinic right away; with a knocked-out tooth, we only have about an hour to try to re-implant it successfully
If the tooth is knocked out, rinse it gently with water but do not touch the root. Try to insert the tooth gently back in its socket; if you cannot, hold it in the space between your cheek and gums or place it in a container of saliva or milk and bring it with you to our emergency dental clinic.
At Meadow Ridge Dental Centre, we know that any dental emergency can feel scary and upsetting, especially if it involves your child. One benefit of having a trusted family dentist is knowing you can turn to us for prompt treatment if you have a toothache or your child falls and breaks a tooth.
