Dental Emergencies

Dental trauma is common, especially for active children! When your child injures their front teeth, it can be very stressful.

First, take a deep breath and reassure your child. Then, begin by disinfecting the area, controlling any bleeding, and applying ice to the injured area.

Check for any broken pieces of the affected teeth.

Reach out to FLOSS Dental Clinic for a same-day appointment. We will assess the tooth’s vitality, examine any shifts in position, repair or bond any broken parts, and guide you on how to care for and monitor the injured tooth.

Teeth can fracture for various reasons, including dental trauma, untreated cavities, old and extensive restorations, poor dental alignment that causes excessive stress on certain teeth, or injury.

Regardless of the cause, the most important step is to consult your dentist at FLOSS Dental Clinic as soon as possible. The sooner a dentist can assess the situation both clinically and with X-rays, the quicker you’ll receive a diagnosis and an optimal treatment plan to address the issue.

In urgent situations, time is crucial to effectively address the problem and prevent the tooth’s vitality and integrity from being compromised.

If a dental fracture occurs due to trauma, follow these simple guidelines to manage the situation:

a. Stay calm and try to locate the fractured piece of the tooth.

b. If you find the fragment, keep it in a neutral pH solution such as milk, saline, or, for conscious adults, in the patient’s mouth to keep it hydrated. This step is vital for the dentist to achieve the best possible result. In some cases, the fragment can be reattached to the tooth, and if the fracture is clean, bonding the piece can result in a nearly invisible repair.

c. Even if the fragment is not found, contact your dentist at FLOSS Dental Clinic immediately. They can assess the situation, provide a diagnosis, and develop the best treatment plan to restore your tooth to its natural state.

Dental trauma is common, especially among active little ones! When your child injures their front teeth, it can be very stressful.

First, stay calm and reassure your child. It’s important not to add to their stress, as they may already be frightened.

Next, immediately focus on disinfecting the area, controlling any bleeding, and icing the injured area.

Check for any broken pieces of the affected teeth.

Contact us at FLOSS Dental Clinic for a same-day appointment!

We will assess the tooth’s vitality, check for any shifts in position, repair or bond any fractured parts, and guide you on how to care for and monitor your child’s injured tooth.

The recovery of a tooth depends on the severity of the fracture. Whenever possible, the dentist will attempt bonding the fractured piece.

If the fragment is missing or bonding isn’t possible, the usual treatment is an aesthetic composite restoration. For more visually demanding cases, composite resin or a ceramic veneer may be required. In more extensive fractures, a crown or inlay might be necessary, depending on the size and location of the fracture.

If the fracture affects the tooth’s pulp (nerve), a root canal treatment may be needed before permanent reconstruction.

In severe cases, where the fracture extends vertically into the root structure, surgical intervention may be required. In some cases, the tooth may no longer be salvageable and could need extraction, followed by the placement of an implant and crown.

A thorough clinical and radiographic evaluation is always essential for an accurate diagnosis and to determine the best treatment plan. If you’re dealing with such an issue or have concerns, don’t hesitate to schedule an emergency appointment at FLOSS Dental Clinic. Our professional team will provide you with the best care possible.

An avulsed tooth is one of the most obvious, painful, and concerning dental emergencies. It occurs when a tooth is completely knocked out of its socket.

Immediate treatment is crucial for an avulsed tooth, as delaying care can result in the loss of any chance of saving the tooth. Time is a key factor in addressing the problem effectively and preventing damage to the tooth’s vitality and integrity.

At FLOSS Dental, we specialize in all aspects of tooth care, including the re-implantation and preservation of avulsed teeth.

Why is an Avulsed Tooth Such a Serious Issue? Losing a permanent tooth due to avulsion is a major dental emergency, and if not addressed quickly, it can lead to permanent tooth loss.

An avulsed tooth no longer has blood flow or oxygen, causing it to die rapidly if not re-implanted. Re-implantation typically requires splinting the tooth to the surrounding teeth and, in most cases, a root canal. The success of re-implanting the tooth depends on how quickly it is done, how clean the tooth is, and whether it has been kept hydrated or wet.

• Quick guide for Avulsed tooth
• Step 1 Call FLOSS Dental now for an emergency appointment and telephone guidance
• Step 2 Search for tooth
• Step 3 Clean tooth (saline, milk or within mouth)
• Step 4 Replace tooth within socket
• Step 5 Come to dentist ASAP

For dental emergencies you can always call us on the emergency cellular. If we are not available to help we will guide you or bring you into contact with a colleague that is available.