Emergency Dentist – Milton, ON

Helping Patients During Urgent Dental Situations

A dental emergency can take many forms, whether it’s a tooth that was lost or damaged in an accident or a severe toothache that seemed to strike out of nowhere. When you visit Milton Family Dentistry for emergency dental care, we will do everything we can to help you find relief from your pain, and we will work to identify what caused the issue so that it can be properly treated. Call us immediately if you have any reason to think that you may require emergency dental care.

 

Why Choose Milton Family Dentistry for Emergency Dentistry?

  • Same-Day Visits for Emergency Situations
  • Multiple Dentists in One Location
  • Flexible Appointment Times Available

How We Treat Dental Emergencies

Woman holding her cheek in pain while talking to dentist

You should always call us if you notice any oral pain or damage that could be the result of a dental emergency. Even if the issue doesn’t require immediate attention, our team will listen carefully as you describe your symptoms, give you advice for managing the problem at home, and set up an emergency appointment for you.

When you get to our office, we will proceed with our emergency examination. Sometimes digital X-rays are needed in order to get a full picture of the situation. If you’re currently in pain, we’ll take the time to alleviate it. Then we will give you our recommendations and put together a personalized treatment plan. Our team will take the time to answer any questions you might have, and they’ll make sure that you’re aware of how much your treatment will likely cost as well as how long it will take to complete.

The Most Common Dental Emergencies

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“Dental emergency” is a term that can potentially be used to describe a number of dental situations. Some may not seem particularly urgent on the surface, but you should still have them treated before they have a chance to grow more severe. Get in touch with our practice immediately if you notice any symptoms that may be related to an emergency situation.

Toothaches  

Is My Toothache a Dental Emergency? Sometimes, toothaches warrant a same-day visit to our dental office. Other times, scheduling an appointment with us before the end of the week suffices. Either way, getting an appointment on the calendar with one of our dedicated dentists is of the utmost importance.

How You Should Handle a Toothache If you need to come in right away for treatment, your only focus should be getting to our office. If you have a few hours or days until your exam, then do what you can in the meantime to protect your tooth from further harm and alleviate your discomfort (i.e., avoiding hard foods, rinsing with warm saltwater, taking OTC pain medication as directed).

How We Treat Toothaches Toothaches can be treated with a tooth-colored filling, a dental crown, or a root canal – it really depends on which restorative treatment is best for you! After your exam, we’ll explain all of your treatment options and share our recommendations.

Chipped Teeth  

Is a Chipped Tooth a Dental Emergency? Sometimes, yes! If the chip is substantial in size, it’s resulted in considerable dental sensitivity, or you’re in pain, then don’t hesitate to call our dental team.

Note: Even if the chip is minor, we recommend calling us and explaining what happened so that we can still get an appointment on the calendar before the end of the week.

How You Should Handle a Chipped Tooth Since you can’t fix a chipped tooth at home, there’s really only one thing you can do: try to prevent the chip from getting larger. We recommend sticking to soft foods for that very reason. We also encourage our patients to place some sugar-free gum over their tooth to protect their gums, lips, and cheeks from getting cut.

How We Treat Chipped Teeth Cosmetic dental bonding is one of the most common ways to restore a chipped tooth. However, there are some cases where a veneer is the better option. Ultimately, the decision of the best way to proceed will be decided between you and your dentist.

Cracked Tooth  

Is a Cracked Tooth a Dental Emergency? A cracked tooth isn’t just a serious dental injury; it’s a serious dental injury that warrants an immediate visit to our dental office. So, make contacting us a top priority. We need to intervene with the necessary care before the damage becomes more extensive!

How You Should Handle a Cracked Tooth To prevent the crack from increasing in size, we recommend sticking to soft foods and avoiding any and all unhealthy dental habits, like chewing on ice, biting your nails, or smoking. It’s also a good idea to stick to room-temperature water in the meantime to avoid uncomfortable sensitivity.

How We Treat Cracked Teeth Fortunately, a cracked tooth doesn’t always need to be extracted. Sometimes, we can place a dental crown over it to protect it from further harm, restoring the look, health, and function of your smile in the process. If we do need to extract your cracked tooth, then we will also fill the open space with a dental bridge or implant.

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Very Sensitive Teeth

Knocked-Out Tooth

Lost Filling or Crown

Broken Denture

Loose Permanent Tooth

Injury to the Gums, Lips, or Tongue

Jaw Pain

Something Stuck Between the Teeth

 

Understanding the Cost of Treating Dental Emergencies

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The exact steps that need to be taken to restore the health of your smile will naturally depend on what kind of emergency you’re dealing with and how severe it is. Oftentimes, there will be multiple factors that can influence the final cost, and we’ll carefully take them into account before we give you an estimate. Dental insurance can often be used to reduce the amount you pay out of pocket for emergency care; our team can help you make sure that you’re getting the most out of your dental benefits.

Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies

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If you don’t want to have to deal with the stress or anxiety of a dental emergency, you need to be proactive about taking care of your smile. There are a number of simple steps you can take to minimize your risk of experiencing an urgent dental issue, such as brushing your teeth every day, getting a mouthguard to wear while playing sports, avoiding bad habits like fingernail-chewing, and scheduling a dental checkup and cleaning every six months.

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