Emergency Dental Services in Darwin

Knowing what to do in a dental emergency can be the key to a speedy and full recovery. Here are some simple steps that you can take if faced with various dental emergencies:

• Severe toothache. In the event of sudden, persistent, and intense pain, if ice, salt water rinses, and over-the-counter medication are all ineffective, contact your dentist for immediate emergency care.
• Swelling of the gums or the jawbone. Swelling of the gums or jawbone is often a sign of infection that can cause tooth loss and even spread to other parts of the body. Rinse your mouth with warm saltwater, apply a cold compress, and contact your dentist immediately.
• Unexplained bleeding from the gums. Unexplained bleeding of the gums is often a sign of an infection or dental abscess that can result in tooth loss if neglected. Gently rinse with cold water, apply pressure with a clean cloth to control the bleeding, and contact your dentist as soon as possible.
• Adult tooth loss. Whether due to trauma or decay, the loss of a permanent tooth is an emergency. Fortunately, a few simple steps can help to save the tooth. In these cases:
  • Pick up the tooth without touching the root
  • Rinse without scrubbing
  • If possible, put it back in its socket in the jawbone; otherwise, put it in a container of water or milk
  • Get to a dentist as soon as possible

Emergency Dental Services in Casuarina, NT

If you’re in Casuarina and would like to learn more about the proper steps to take during a dental emergency to enhance your chances of a speedy recovery and avoid further complications, contact dentist Dr. Jean Francois Cohen and the Casuarina Square Dental Care team to arrange a consultation.

Emergencies can strike at any time. Dental emergencies are no exception. Fortunately, we have emergency dental services to promptly address sudden and painful oral health problems like severe toothaches, broken teeth, or injuries to the gums or jawbone that require immediate care.

When you run into a dental emergency, it's crucial to seek professional help as quickly as possible.

What Is Emergency Dental Care?

Emergency dental care is focused on the goals of relieving pain, preventing further damage, and stabilising the damaged area until more comprehensive care is possible.

Emergency dental services often include pain management and may also involve temporary repairs or, if necessary, immediate extractions. Many emergency dental clinics operate beyond regular office hours to ensure accessibility during unexpected situations. If you experience a dental emergency, contact your dental provider promptly to receive the necessary care and guidance.

As always, all surgical or invasive procedures carry risks. Before proceeding, seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

Emergency Dental Services in Casuarina, NT

If you’re in Casuarina and would like to learn more about what to expect in the unfortunate event of a dental emergency, contact dentist Dr Jean Francois Cohen and the team at Casuarina Square Dental Care to arrange a consultation!

When patients experience tooth pain, swelling or other dental issues, they often wonder if what they’re experiencing is considered a dental emergency. The best course of action if you suspect a dental emergency is generally to contact your dentist for assistance.

Your dental team can usually help you ascertain over the phone whether or not your situation requires emergency dental treatment. And they can give you advice on reducing pain and swelling until you reach the dental practice. They may even be able to help you preserve your tooth by providing steps to take to save the tooth until you arrive for treatment.

Gentle Emergency Dental Care

At Casuarina Square Dental Care, we provide gentle and prompt emergency dental services, making every effort to see our patients on the same day as their emergency. 

Common dental emergencies include:

• A knocked-out tooth
• An infected tooth 
• A toothache or other dental pain
• Injury to the mouth, including fractured or chipped teeth

Fortunately, we can address most dental emergencies quickly and efficiently, relieving pain and restoring your oral health.

Emergency Dentist in Darwin

We invite you to contact our friendly and understanding team of dental professionals to arrange your emergency dental visit. And don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any doubt whether or not what you’re experiencing is an emergency. We’re happy to offer whatever assistance we can over the phone.

Dental emergencies not only strike unexpectedly, causing physical discomfort and anxiety, but do so in a variety of ways. Knowing how to identify dental emergencies (and what to do when they arise) makes all the difference in the world.

Here are a few of the dental issues that a person is most likely to encounter and how to identify whether they rise to the level of an emergency and require immediate care:

• Sudden, persistent and severe toothache that is unresponsive to at-home remedies like icepacks, rinses with salt water and over-the-counter pain medication.
• Broken, loose or knocked-out adult teeth due to trauma, accidents, untreated decay or biting on hard objects.
• Red, tender and visibly swollen gums, usually caused by infection or gum disease.
• Swelling of the jawbone is also a sign of infection, abscess or serious injury.

Most dental emergencies will not fully resolve on their own and require attention from your dentist.

Emergency Dental Care in Casuarina, NT

If you’re in Casuarina and would like to learn more about how to properly identify dental emergencies that require immediate care, contact dentist Dr Jean Francois Cohen and the Casuarina Square Dental Care team to arrange a consultation!