Emergency Dentist – Nepean, ON
Treating Your Dental Injury Right Away
When a dental injury causes you to experience pain, bleeding, swelling, or even sensitivity, you can count on Dr. Bal and our team at Nepean Dental Centre to be here for you. With same-day emergency dental appointments available, we’re committed to treating your dental injury right away. All you have to do is call us and let a member of our dental team know your situation. From there, we’ll offer first-aid tips to better manage the pain and work to get you in as quickly as possible for emergency dentistry in Nepean.
Why Choose Nepean Dental Centre for Emergency Dentistry?
- Experienced Dentist Whose Goal is to Eliminate Pain
- Same-Day Dental Appointments for Emergency Patients
- Sedation Dentistry to Calm Nerves and Ease Anxiety
How Our Dental Office Treats Dental Emergencies
The first step you should take when dealing with a dental emergency is to call our office and speak to a member of our team. We’ll evaluate the severity of the issue based on the information you provide and work to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. In the meantime, we’ll offer helpful tips so that you can avoid further complications while waiting to see Dr. Bal.
Once you arrive at our dental office, we’ll capture digital images of your mouth before performing a visual examination to determine the underlying problem. After creating a personalized treatment plan, we’ll go over the details with you and work quickly to get you out of any pain.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies
Many patients opt to forgo emergency dental care because of the cost. They assume it is too expensive and instead hope that the problem will go away on its own. Unfortunately, this can lead to uncomfortable and worsening symptoms. The truth is that no two cases are the same, so the cost will vary from person to person. Once you meet with Dr. Bal, we will provide an estimate that details how much you can expect to pay so that you can be better prepared.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
You may not realize that you are suffering from a dental emergency, which is why we want to make it easy for you to get the help you need, whether you know it or not. At Nepean Dental Centre, we can treat all kinds of dental injuries, and we’ve compiled a list of the most common ones below. Here, you’ll learn what you can do while at home as well as how we plan to take care of the problem once you arrive at our office.
Dental Emergency FAQs
Can a Chipped Tooth Repair on Its Own?
Sadly, no – a chipped tooth can’t repair itself. You can only fix it by seeing a qualified dentist for help.
The issue comes down to how enamel works. While the hardest substance in the human body, this material doesn’t “grow back” once lost. Teeth can only “re-mineralize” at most, a process that simply strengthens the enamel that remains.
If you want to alter your tooth’s shape or condition, you’ll need restorative or cosmetic dental work. There’s no other “natural” option that would heal or repair your pearly whites.
Will a Toothache Go Away on Its Own?
Most toothaches don’t go away on their own, so you shouldn’t just wait for them to fade. Schedule a visit with your local dentist instead; they’ll make sure nothing is wrong.
Remember, a toothache has many potential causes – cavities, infections, etc. You’ll want your dentist to treat them (or rule them out) as soon as possible for your smile’s sake. That way, you can catch any underlying oral issues before they become more serious.
Even if a toothache does “go away,” you should still see a dentist for help. There’s a chance the pain stopped because your tooth’s nerves have died.
Is It Safe to Repair Dentures with Superglue?
To be perfectly clear, it’s *not* safe to repair dentures with superglue. Doing so would further harm your prosthetics and your smile.
Note that the chemicals used in superglue are often toxic. If you repair your dentures with them, they may trigger an allergic reaction that causes harsh health effects. These chemicals would also affect how your food tastes, reducing your quality of life.
Superglue also doesn’t do well in damp environments. As such, it won’t last very long once it’s applied to dentures that go in your mouth.
Can I Pop a Dental Abscess on My Own?
You should never try to pop a dental abscess yourself, whatever your circumstances. The effort only puts you and your mouth at greater risk.
Indeed, “popping” a dental abscess is quite dangerous. It’d only expose your mouth to more harmful bacteria, further irritate the infected area, etc. You should instead contact your local dentist quickly, as a tooth or gum abscess is an infection and thus a dental emergency. A qualified dental team can treat the abscess properly without putting you at risk.
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