⭐Dental Emergencies at Trafalgar Village Dental
Dental emergencies can strike anytime, causing pain and stress. Here's a quick guide to handling common emergencies:
✅ Knocked-Out Tooth
- Handle by the crown, not the root.
- Rinse gently if dirty, avoid scrubbing.
- Try repositioning in the socket or keep in milk/saline.
- Seek immediate dental care.
✅ Severe Toothache
- Rinse with warm water.
- Floss gently to remove food particles.
- Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling.
- Schedule an appointment promptly.
✅ Broken or Chipped Tooth
- Save any pieces and rinse them.
- Clean the area with warm water.
- Apply gauze for bleeding and a cold compress for swelling.
- Visit us ASAP.
✅ Lost Filling or Crown
- Keep the area clean and use dental cement temporarily.
- Avoid chewing on the affected side.
- Call us for a quick replacement.
✅ Abscess
- Rinse with salt water several times a day.
- Avoid chewing on the affected side.
- Seek immediate dental care.
- Know when to seek help: uncontrolled bleeding, severe pain, signs of infection, or a knocked-out tooth.
- Quick action and calmness are key.
For any dental emergency, contact Trafalgar Village Dental in Oakville at (905) 339-0404. We're here to provide prompt and compassionate care.
We also invite you to read in more detail on our blog:
https://trafalgarvillagedental.com/how-to-handle-a-dental-emergency-a-step-by-step-guide/