Do You Have A Dental Emergency?

Let Us Help You Relieve Your Discomfort!

Do You Have A Toothache?

If your tooth or an area in your mouth is sore or in severe discomfort, call us immediately! It is important to let us know what your symptoms are, and we will try to see you as soon as possible. Dr. Kaur may suggest an over-the-counter medication, as well, Dr. Kaur may give you advice on how to deal with the discomfort. Never put the pills on your sore tooth, or any source of heat on a sore tooth, such as a hot water bottle, or a heating pad. Heat will just make things worse instead of better!

Has Your Tooth Been Knocked Out?

If your tooth is an adult/permanent tooth, Dr. Kaur may be able to place it back, so you need to call us right away! Clean your tooth if needed with a gentle rinse in cool water; do not scrub it or use soap. Once your tooth is clean, gently place the tooth back in its place (the socket where it came from in your mouth) and hold it there with clean gauze or a washcloth. If this isn’t possible, or if there’s a chance that the tooth might be swallowed, put it in a container of cold milk. If your tooth is placed back in its socket in your mouth within 10 minutes, it has a fair chance of taking root again. After two hours, the chances are poor.

Has Your Child’s Baby Tooth Been Knocked Out?

It is very important to contact Dr. Kaur at our office as soon as possible. If there is any bleeding, rinse your child’s mouth with water and place gauze in the opening where the tooth has been knocked out. You can also apply cold compresses on the outside of your child’s mouth to reduce swelling. Keep your child calm instead of looking for the tooth, as baby teeth will never be replanted. Never try to reinsert the tooth into the opening as you may damage the permanent teeth growing underneath.

Do You Have A Loose Tooth?

A loose tooth could be caused by gum disease or by a blow to your mouth. No mater what the case is, loosing your tooth is a serious problem and you should see Dr. Kaur as soon as possible!

Have You Lost A Filling?

Use a softened piece of sugarless chewing gum to replace the filling in the spot where the filling was lost and see Dr. Kaur as soon as you possibly can.

Do You Have A Chipped Or Broken Tooth?

If you have a chipped or broken tooth it is not something that you have to worry about, as most of the time, they can be repaired. Make sure that you contact Dr. Kaur as soon as possible so we can schedule you as quickly as possible to repair your tooth! Depending on how serious you chipped or broken tooth is, Dr. Kaur might use a filling material or a crown to fix the tooth.

If your child has chipped their tooth and is bleeding or in discomfort, contact Dr. Kaur  immediately! If you act quickly, Dr. Kaur may be able to save the tooth, prevent infection and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment. Rinse your child’s mouth with water and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If you can find the broken tooth fragment, bring it with you to your appointment with Dr. Kaur.

Have You Badly Bitten your Lip Or Tongue?

If you have badly bitten your lip or tongue, and it is bleeding, apply pressure to it with a clean cloth. If your lip is swollen, use an ice pack to keep the swelling down. If the bleeding doesn’t stop, go to the hospital right away!

Is There Something Stuck Between Your Teeth?

Try starting with dental floss to gently and carefully remove the debris. Never poke between your teeth with a pin or a sharp, pointy object, as it can cut your gums or scratch your tooth. If you still can’t get the object out, call Dr. Kaur.

Preventing Dental Emergencies

Accidents do happen, but there are ways to avoid injury to your teeth and gums. It’s amazing how everyday habits or eating certain foods can put your teeth at risk. Here’s a list of things to avoid:

• Biting ice. The cold temperature and hard ice can crack and break your teeth or dental work.
• Eating hard foods too fast. Treats like popcorn, hard candy, peanut brittle and shelled nuts should be eaten slowly.
• Using your teeth as tools. Let scissors cut tape and ribbons and open up packaging for you and avoid lifting or holding things with your mouth.
• Playing sports without a mouthguard. Sports mouthguards absorb shock and protect teeth from damage, especially during contact sports. Dr. Kaur can help you with a custom sports mouthguard that is right for you.