Symptoms you should not ignore and when to see our emergency dentist

If most people were asked what constitutes a dental emergency, undoubtedly, the majority would say a toothache.

And it is true that the majority of emergency dental appointments are based around dental pain that may come on suddenly or may build up gradually. But an unrelenting toothache is not the only sign that you need to see an emergency dental team.

So, when you have a toothache or have lost a filling and are typing in ‘emergency dentist near me’ at 2 am, rest assured that our team at Brisbane General and Laser Dentist is on hand to help you. Our emergency team will always aim to get you out of any pain you are in and will ensure that you are able to go about your day as planned, as soon as possible, without any discomfort.

Now, back to the case in point, what are some of the other symptoms that should lead to you searching for a ‘dentist near me’ for an emergency appointment?

Swelling

If you have swelling in your mouth, under your jaw, on one side of your face or near your throat, you will need to search for an ‘emergency dentist near me’ on your search engine or call our team directly.

Swelling to the face, in the mouth or under the jaw is indicative of many issues, such as a dental abscess, wisdom tooth impaction or even an issue relating to a food allergy. Even if the swelling isn’t hurting, you should still call our team for a same-day appointment, so we can treat the underlying cause and resolve any pressure or discomfort.

Toothache

A sharp, sudden toothache after drinking hot tea is usually a sign of dental sensitivity and should be explored at your next check-up. However, if you have ongoing, persistent dental pain that is keeping you awake at night and preventing you from concentrating or eating, then you need to book an appointment to see our emergency dental team.

Toothache to this level can point to an untreated cavity, a lost or loose restorative, an impacted tooth or even an abscess.

Lost or loose restorative

A lost filling or crown may or may not be uncomfortable and will usually depend on whether or not the tooth has had a root canal performed.

But, whether or not there is discomfort, if you notice that one of your fillings or crowns is loose, you will need to see our team to have it replaced as soon as possible. Not doing so will allow bacteria to set in under the enamel, which can cause problems with decay or even infections.

Bleeding

Dental bleeds are not uncommon and can be due to things like blunt-force trauma to the mouth or even a dental extraction. However, if you have a bleed that is not slowing after 20 minutes after applying clean gauze, then you will need to see our team as soon as possible to prevent blood loss.

Ulcers

Ulcers are also not uncommon and are usually caused by stress or illness. But if you have a cluster of ulcers in your mouth that keep appearing in the same place, non healing after a couple of weeks, or if they are bleeding or have grown to larger than a small coin, then you need to contact us as soon as possible to have them assessed.

DISCLAIMER

All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.

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