Dental emergencies require immediate treatment because they are painful, disruptive, and will change your oral health in an instant. You’ll need emergency dental treatment if you’re in significant pain or have a visibly troublesome tooth injury, such as a missing tooth or a swollen area of your mouth.
Common Dental Emergencies
Dental emergencies include:
- Abscesses and infections in teeth
- Painful, broken restorations such as dentures or tooth crowns
- Loose or mobile teeth
- Powerful toothaches
- Broken or dislocated jaws
- Knocked-out teeth
- Severe bleeding
- A large cut on your tongue, lips, or cheek soft tissue
- Chipped, fractured, or splintered teeth
- Extreme gum discomfort or swelling
Contact Our Etobicoke Dental Clinic
If you’re only experiencing minor pain or have a minimal injury to a tooth that isn’t affecting your sleep or daily routine, you probably don’t have a dental emergency. You should still visit our emergency dentist in Etobicoke for an evaluation, but you likely can wait until the next business day or the next available appointment during regular hours.