Emergency Dental Care Mississauga
If you have sudden dental pain, a broken or knocked-out tooth, swelling, bleeding, or another unexpected dental problem, Parkway Family Dentistry provides emergency dental care for patients who need prompt assessment and treatment.
Dental emergencies can have many causes, including trauma, infection, damaged teeth, or problems with existing dental restorations. Prompt dental evaluation can help identify the cause of the problem and determine the appropriate treatment.
What Is Considered a Dental Emergency?
Contact Parkway Family Dentistry if you experience any of the following dental problems:
- A broken, cracked, or severely damaged tooth
- A knocked-out (avulsed) permanent tooth
- Severe or persistent toothache that is difficult to control
- Dental swelling, an abscess, or other signs of infection
- Uncontrolled bleeding from the mouth
- A dental crown, bridge, veneer, or other restoration that has become dislodged
- A loose dental implant or an unexpected problem around an implant
- A broken orthodontic retainer or another orthodontic appliance causing injury or significant discomfort
- A dental or orthodontic problem following an injury or accident
- A foreign object or piece of material lodged between the teeth or in the oral soft tissues
- A non-healing sore or ulcer in the mouth that requires professional evaluation
- A sudden or unexplained change in the colour of a tooth
- An infected oral piercing or significant swelling around a piercing
Common Reasons to See an Emergency Dentist
Severe tooth pain, dental infections, broken teeth, and dental trauma are among the problems that may require urgent dental attention. Even when the pain temporarily improves, the underlying cause may still need treatment. A dental examination can help determine whether you need medication, restorative treatment, root canal treatment, extraction, treatment of an infection, or another procedure.
Knocked-Out Tooth
A knocked-out permanent tooth is a dental emergency. If a permanent tooth has been completely displaced following an injury, seek dental care as soon as possible. Handle the tooth carefully by the crown rather than the root, and follow the instructions provided by your dental team regarding how to preserve it while travelling to the dental office.
For children, it is important to distinguish between a knocked-out baby tooth and a permanent tooth. A dentist should assess the injury and provide appropriate guidance.
When Should You Seek Emergency Medical Care?
Some dental problems can become serious and require emergency medical attention rather than waiting for a dental appointment. Seek immediate medical care if you have significant facial or neck swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, difficulty breathing, uncontrolled heavy bleeding, or other symptoms suggesting a potentially serious medical emergency.
Emergency Dental Appointments
Parkway Family Dentistry prioritizes patients with urgent dental problems and will make every reasonable effort to provide an appointment as soon as possible, depending on the nature of the emergency and appointment availability. During your visit, the dentist will assess the problem, relieve symptoms when possible, and discuss the treatment required to address the underlying cause.
If you are unsure whether your dental problem requires urgent care, contact Parkway Family Dentistry and describe your symptoms. Our dental team can advise you on the appropriate next step.
