Dentists in SE Calgary understand that emergency dental care is a need that patients face from time-to-time. A Dental Emergency may be caused by trauma, sports injury, infection, and dental decay. Dental offices in SE Calgary who treat dental emergencies usually have a protocol they follow in order to establish if the concern is of an urgent nature – the protocol may involve that a dental emergency consist of:
- Acute pain that is not controllable by over-the-counter medication
- Severe swelling and/or discoloration of the face or neck
- Uncontrollable bleeding
- Traumatic injury to the teeth, mouth, or face
Once it is established that emergency dental care is required – your SE Calgary Dentist will ask that you come to their office right away. Though it’s always the goal to be treated by your regular dentist; this is sometimes prevented by conflicting schedules and commitments – however your dental office will always provide an alternate dentist to contact in the case of an emergency.
South Trail Crossing Dental provides same-day emergency dental care for existing and new patients and encourages patients to contact the clinic as soon as possible if emergency treatment is needed. Sometimes an emergency visit can be avoided by following the recommendations that your dentist gives you over the phone – being able to share precise and current details of your discomfort will enable your dentist to determine necessary treatment, so always pay attention to symptoms as they provide vital clues as to the cause of your pain. It’s important to disclose if you have recently received dental treatment as the SE Calgary Dentist who is treating an emergency will not have this information on hand.
Dental emergencies can’t always be prevented but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of needing to see a Dentist in SE Calgary for emergency treatment. If you play contact sports remember to wear a sports guard to protect your teeth and gums – follow-up on all outstanding dental treatment as ignoring routine dental care may lead to problems down the road – see a dentist right away if you have persistent discomfort – don’t ignore symptoms as teeth rarely ache for no reason.
For routine and emergency dental care contact South Trail Crossing Dental today – 403.720.2778
Procedures performed by a General Dentist