Emergency Dentist in Wagga Wagga
A broken or knocked out a tooth (dental avulsion) is a dental emergency.
At Marketplace Dental Care, our team provides immediate care in Wagga Wagga and Kooringal. Whether you can locate the displaced tooth or not, contact our clinic immediately for professional guidance from a Wagga Wagga emergency dentist.
Knocked-out tooth/teeth (adults)
Act quickly to save your tooth! If you can find it, gently rinse with milk or saline solution, hold it by the crown, and place it back into the socket. Every minute counts in this type of urgent dental care, so call a Wagga Wagga emergency dentist immediately.
If you cannot replace the tooth, keep it in milk or saliva and contact our clinic for advice. For more information on dental conditions, visit our detailed resources.
Every minute the tooth is out of the socket, the less chance it has of surviving. – Department of Health services Victoria
If you have the knocked-out tooth
If you can see the knocked out tooth, avoid touching the root, then gently rinse it with milk (not tap water). Alternatively, you may use a saline solution such as contact lens solution for a few seconds only.
- Act quickly
- Holding the tooth by the crown (the white bit that you normally see above the gum line), gently ease the tooth back into the socket using light pressure.
- Gently bite down on a handkerchief to keep the tooth in place
- Get advice or treatment ASAP from a dental health professional
Can’t replace the tooth?
- Do not rinse the tooth with tap water or scrub the tooth
- Place the tooth in milk or (preferably) the patient’s saliva
- Seal it in plastic or a small glass jar
- Contact our clinic ASAP and seek advice over the phone. T: (02) 6971 8764
Partially knocked out tooth (adult)
- Call our dental clinic on (02) 6971 8764 ASAP
- Try to keep the tooth as still as possible
- You/the patient may be in considerable pain, so you can take over-the-counter analgesics until you can get to a dental clinic.
If you cannot find the piece of broken or chipped tooth, it’s still imperative you call a clinic immediately so that we can protect the remainder of the damaged tooth.
Broken or chipped tooth (adult or child)
- If you have managed to find the piece of dislodged tooth, gently pick it up and place it in milk or saliva (preferably your own if you are the patient).
- Keep the dislodged tooth in this solution, packaging it in plastic or a small glass jar
- Contact our clinic immediately on (02) 6971 8764
- If you cannot find the piece of broken or chipped tooth, it’s still imperative you call a clinic immediately so that we can protect the remainder of the damaged tooth.
Do not try and place a dislodged baby tooth back in the socket as it may damage the socket or the underlying adult tooth.
Knocked out baby tooth
Treatment differs for children to avoid harming the adult tooth beneath. Contact a Kooringal kids dentist or children’s dentist Wagga Wagga immediately for urgent care. Learn more about children’s dentistry and preventive dental check-ups here.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Emergencies
What is considered a dental emergency?
A dental emergency is any oral health issue that requires immediate treatment to stop pain, bleeding, infection, or prevent permanent tooth damage. Common dental emergencies include knocked-out teeth, broken or cracked teeth, severe toothaches, dental abscesses, uncontrolled bleeding, and facial swelling.
What should I do if my tooth is knocked out?
A knocked-out tooth is a serious dental emergency. If possible, gently place the tooth back into the socket while holding it by the crown. If this isn’t possible, store the tooth in milk or saliva and seek emergency dental care immediately. Acting quickly greatly increases the chance of saving the tooth.
How quickly should I see a dentist for a dental emergency?
You should contact an emergency dentist immediately. In dental emergencies, especially knocked-out or fractured teeth, treatment within 30–60 minutes can make a significant difference to the outcome.
Is a broken or chipped tooth a dental emergency?
Yes, a broken or chipped tooth can be a dental emergency, especially if there is pain, bleeding, or nerve exposure. Even if pain is mild, prompt treatment helps prevent infection and further damage to the tooth.
What should I do if I have severe tooth pain?
Severe or persistent tooth pain is often a sign of infection or nerve damage and should be treated as a dental emergency. Avoid applying heat, rinse gently with warm salt water, and contact a dental clinic for urgent assessment.
Are dental emergencies different for children?
Yes. Dental emergencies in children require special care. Knocked-out baby teeth should not be replanted, as this can damage the adult tooth underneath. If your child experiences dental trauma, contact a dentist immediately for professional advice.
Can I wait until the next day for a dental emergency?
Delaying treatment can worsen pain, infection, and tooth damage. Many dental emergencies become more serious if left untreated, which may result in tooth loss or more complex procedures. It’s always best to seek urgent dental care as soon as possible.
What should I avoid doing during a dental emergency?
During a dental emergency, avoid:
- Touching the tooth root
- Scrubbing or rinsing a tooth with tap water
- Ignoring swelling or bleeding
- Taking antibiotics without dental advice
These actions can reduce the chances of successful treatment.
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