Emergency Dental Services in Fredericton

If you have a broken or missing filling or crown, try to find it and store it in a safe container. Gently rinse your mouth with warm water to keep the area clean, and avoid chewing on that side to prevent additional damage.

It's essential to have your dentist repair a lost filling or crown as soon as possible. If left exposed, food and bacteria can enter the area, increasing the risk of pain, infection, and tooth decay that may require more extensive treatment.

Call our office as soon as possible to schedule an appointment so our dentists can examine the tooth and repair or replace the restoration.

If you chip or break a tooth, find broken pieces and keep them in a clean container to bring to your appointment, as your dentist may reattach them. Even if you cannot find the pieces, call our office right away so our dentists can assess the damage and recommend the appropriate treatment.

Seeking emergency care is crucial because a chipped or broken tooth can expose its inner layers, making it vulnerable to sensitivity, infection, and further damage.

Prompt evaluation also helps determine whether the injury has affected the tooth's root or surrounding structures, which may not always be visible but can lead to more serious complications if left untreated.

In the meantime, try to avoid chewing on the affected side and gently rinse your mouth with warm salt water to help keep the area clean and comfortable.

If you have a tooth that has been knocked out, call our office as soon as possible. Try to locate it and handle it carefully by the crown, avoiding the roots.

Gently reinsert the tooth into its socket and bite down lightly to keep it in place. If that’s not possible, keep the tooth moist in milk or your mouth until you see us. Applying a cold compress on your cheek can help reduce pain and swelling.

It’s very important to get emergency care immediately because a knocked-out tooth has the highest chance of being saved if it is treated within the first hour.

The longer the tooth stays out of the mouth, the more the living cells on the root surface dry out, lowering the chances that the tooth will reattach successfully. Prompt treatment also helps your dentist address any underlying trauma to the gums, jawbone, or surrounding teeth that might not be immediately visible.

If you notice sudden moderate to severe swelling in your face, mouth, or neck, or if you are experiencing significant pain or discomfort in or around your mouth, call us as soon as possible.

These symptoms may indicate infection, trauma, or another urgent dental issue that could worsen without immediate care. Prompt treatment prevents infection spread, reduces serious complications, and increases chances of saving affected teeth.

While waiting to be seen by the dentist you can follow these tips to alleviate discomfort:

• Apply a cold compress to your cheek, on the area where you are feeling pain.
• Take an over-the-counter pain medication.
• Use salt water to flush the area that is in pain. This will help remove any debris that could be causing the toothache.

When you arrive at your appointment, our dentists will carefully assess your condition, diagnose the cause, and recommend appropriate treatment to address the issue.