Emergency Dental Services in Edmonton

With clean hands, use a clean cloth to press down on the site of bleeding for 15 minutes. Change out the cloth if necessary. If bleeding doesn’t slow after 15 minutes, seek further medical attention.

For a swollen lip, use an ice pack to help reduce swelling. Avoid exercise for the first two to three days following the bleeding, as an increased heart rate could restart the bleeding.

Fillings or crowns can occasionally fall out, for example due to:

• Decay around the filling
• Biting into hard foods
• Grinding your teeth
• Trauma to the tooth

Book an appointment with your dentist immediately. In the meantime, you can cover the tooth with sugar-free gum or a temporary dental filling material, and avoid chewing in the area. Call our office as soon as possible to arrange an appointment to have it fixed

A chipped or broken tooth can vary in severity. A small chip may be easily repaired with a tooth-coloured filling, while a more significant break could require a root canal and crown. In rare cases, a severely damaged tooth may need to be extracted.

In the meantime, try to find the missing tooth, put it in a clean container, and bring it to your appointment. Your dentist may be able to reattach it. Whether the piece is found or not, call our office right away to have the tooth repaired.

If your tooth is knocked out, you need to act immediately for the best chance of it being able to be implanted again. After two hours, the chances of a successful rooting are much lower. If your dentist isn’t available immediately, head straight to an emergency room.

In the meantime, take the following immediate steps for a knocked-out tooth:

• Don’t handle your tooth by the root
• Don’t rub or scrape the tooth to clean it; if it has no debris on it, rinse for no more than 10 seconds in a bowl of warm water
• Try to put your tooth back in its socket. If it doesn’t go all the way, bite gently on gauze or a paper towel to help hold it in place
• If you can’t replace your tooth, place it in cold milk, or hold it between your gums and cheek while you seek care

Come to the office as soon as possible. Call ahead if you are able. The sooner you can be treated after a tooth has been knocked out, the better the chance your dentist will have of saving it.

If something is stuck between your teeth, try gently using dental floss to remove it. Avoid using sharp objects like pins, which could damage your teeth. A helpful trick is to use two layers of floss or tie a small knot in the floss to better grip the object. If you can’t safely remove it with floss, call your dentist for assistance.

If you notice sudden swelling in your face, mouth, or neck, or are experiencing severe pain or discomfort in or around your mouth, it’s important to call us as soon as possible. While waiting for care, you can help manage discomfort by applying a cold compress to the affected area, taking an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed, and rinsing your mouth with warm salt water to remove any debris that may be contributing to the pain. Our dentists will carefully assess your condition, determine the cause, and develop a plan for prompt and effective treatment.