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Emergency Dental

August 4, 2021 Mark Nieh

An emergency dental can constitute a multitude of scenarios. For example, when your teeth or any part of your oral cavity is undergoing severe pain from a deep hole, infection, swelling in the surrounding gum and bone, or even an incident where one or more of the teeth have been knocked and become loose or have fallen out completely.

It is important to quickly seek dental emergency treatment to increase the chances of saving the tooth or preventing infection from spreading into surrounding tissues. It can happen to you or your family member at any time.

Yes, it is frightening, but we are here to help; give us a call, and we will try to fit you in on the day. If our clinic is closed (after hours or on the weekends), it is advisable to head directly to the Emergency Department of your local hospital.

Following are some situations where you may need an emergency dentist appointment and the necessary steps you need to take to minimise the damage and manage pain until you can get in to see one of our dentist Sydney.

A severe toothache that won’t go away

It is usually due to a deep cavity in one of the teeth, an infection surrounding an infected tooth, or a partially erupted wisdom tooth. Swishing with some warm salt water solution in your mouth and taking appropriate pain-relieving medications like Paracetamol or Ibuprofen (in some cases) may help to reduce the severity of the pain.

Knocked-out tooth

Time is critical; you have to see a “dentist near me” or a root canal specialist (Endodontist) within 30 minutes to 1 hour in order to save your tooth.

pick up the tooth by the crown, not the root, to avoid damaging the root
rinse the tooth gently with water if it is dirty, DO NOT scrub or rub the tooth to avoid damage to the root
If possible, put the tooth back to the socket. Otherwise, you can store the tooth in cold milk and keep it moist at all times.

Fracture or a cracked tooth

Depending on the severity, extent, and location of the fracture, this condition can cause severe pain, especially if the tooth’s nerve is involved. Taking pain-relieving medication may ease the pain whilst waiting to see your emergency dentist Sydney.

Soft tissue injuries

The soft tissues in your mouth include lips, cheeks, gum, and tongue, and they are generally very sensitive and very well perfused with blood vessels. Injury to them can be very painful and traumatic. It’s important to apply first aid measures to stop bleeding as soon as possible prior to seeing your emergency dentist near me.

rinse your mouth with warm saltwater
apply pressure on the bleeding area
apply an ice pack to control swelling and reduce blood flow.

Abscess or infection

A dental abscess is a pocket of pus caused by bacteria from an infected tooth. Symptoms include intense throbbing pain that may spread to your jaw, ear, neck, swelling, bad breath, and fever.

In most cases, this needs to be treated with a root canal treatment followed by antibiotics. In severe cases, the tooth may need to be pulled out.

Whilst you wait to see your emergency dentist in Sydney, pain-relieving medication may help to ease the pain. In addition, try and eat room temperature soft foods on the other side, and rinsing with warm salt water may help.

How to avoid a Dental Emergency?

Prevention is always better than cure, and this is most true in the case of dental emergencies. Here are some tips to prevent you and your family from dealing with dental emergencies:

Maintain a healthy and balanced diet. It is good for your general health and provides the nutrients that your bones, teeth, and gums need to renew tissues and fight infection and disease.
Brush at least twice a day, floss regularly
Avoid sugary food and soft drink
Attend your routine check-up and teeth cleaning with your dentist to prevent and find out problems at an early stage
Wearing a mouthguard whilst playing sports can reduce the severity of the injury, prevent chipped, broken, and knocked-out teeth.
Try to stop grinding your teeth, or wear a nightguard to prevent sleep grinding.
Do not use your teeth as a tool to open objects
Do not bite on hard objects

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August 2, 2021 Mark Nieh

What’s a Dental Cavity?

A cavity or dental caries is a decayed part of a tooth. Decay usually begins when food gets stuck between the teeth or in the deep grooves of our teeth and is used by bacteria to establish a colony, often referred to as plaque.

If plaque isn’t removed effectively, it results in demineralization of the enamel layer, and the decay enters much softer dentine, and here the decay spreads faster.

Enamel is the hardest substance in our body. Still, unfortunately, the build-up of plaque can destroy even the most resilient layer of enamel, which often leads to decay reaching the dentin and eventually the pulp or the nerve of the tooth. At this point, the tooth becomes sore.

What causes the cavity?

Bacteria are present in all areas of the mouth. They feed and metabolize the sugars in our food and, as a byproduct, release acid that wears down the enamel and causes cavities.

Small cavities may not cause pain, and the patient may not notice the early signs of a cavity formation. The process of remineralization by fluoride, which is found in most toothpaste, may reverse the progression of the small holes.

It’s essential to have a regular check-up with your “dentist near me” to treat early-stage cavities and prevent them from becoming larger, which can lead to severe toothache and infection.

What is a Dental Filling?

Your tooth may need a filling because you have a dental cavity, or a tooth structure is lost due to trauma, excessive grinding, or brushing too hard. A dental filling is a procedure used to fill the cavity in the tooth.

The aim is to restore the tooth as close as possible to its original form and function and stop the development of tooth decay or worsening of other non-carious conditions that could be affecting your teeth. Dental fillings usually are tooth-colored, consisting of a polymer used to bond or adheres to the tooth surface.

Tooth Fillings procedure

A tooth filling Sydney procedure is usually quick and straightforward; it normally takes around 30-45 minutes. First, your dentist Sydney will administer local anaesthesia to numb up the tooth and the surrounding area for your comfort during the procedure.

They will then remove the decay in your tooth with a high-speed and a slow-speed handpiece. An adhesive material is then used to bond the tooth and the composite.

Next, the composite is applied to restore your tooth. Finally, the Sydney dentist will check the bite for any high spots and polish your teeth filling.

How long do Fillings last?

Dental fillings Sydney are very resistant, but they won’t last forever. Factors affecting the life span of your dental fillings include the material, your oral hygiene, your eating habit, and the location of the fillings.

Some materials like amalgam or silver filling are more durable and can last up to 15-20 years. On the other hand, composite materials are preferred because of their esthetic properties, and they last around 7-10 years.

How do I take care of my Fillings?

The best way to take care of your fillings is to treat them like the rest of your natural teeth. For example, brush your teeth at least twice a day, floss daily, pay attention to your gum line, avoid excessive sugary foods and soft drinks, which can lead to decay formation around or under your filling.

How Much Does a Filling Cost?

The average tooth filling cost is between $130 to $250 for a simple one to two surface filling and $250 to $400 for a three or more surface filling. At Sydney CBD Dentistry, our dental fillings cost ranges from $150 to $350, depending on the complexity of the filling.

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