Emergency Care
EMERGENCY DENTAL CARE IN GYMPIE
EXTRACTION & ROOT CANALS
Emergencies happen. At McDonald Dental in Gympie, we help with emergency dental services. In case urgent dental care is necessary, we will book you in as quickly as possible, often the same day.
Some dental emergencies cannot wait. If you suffer from any of the following conditions, we consider it a dental emergency that needs immediate attention:
- Tooth extraction
- Teeth removals
- Emergency root canal treatment
- Facial swelling
- Knocked-out teeth
- Broken teeth
- Lost dental fillings
- Toothaches
Get in touch with McDonald Dental for urgent dental services in Gympie.
TOOTHACHES
A toothache can be a sign of many different dental conditions. If you’re feeling tooth discomfort, you can book an appointment at our dental facility. Tooth pain is often a sign of a tooth abscess, gum disease, cavities or other issues that need immediate attention. Catching a problem early helps you to walk away with better treatment options.
FACIAL SWELLING
Facial swelling could mean anything. If you’re experiencing facial swelling, you should seek out immediate medical attention from a dentist or a local emergency room. Swelling in the face often indicates an oral health problem, though this is not always the case.
In our office, we prioritise emergency bookings for facial swelling so we can help you diagnose and treat the problem quickly.
KNOCKED OUT & BROKEN TEETH
If you’ve experienced a tooth breaking, chipping, fracturing or getting otherwise damaged, seek care right away. Damaged teeth can cause significant discomfort to you, and they’re more at risk for cavities and decay if the breakage is left exposed for too long.
Some broken teeth may require emergency extraction or removal. We are prepared to assist in case of any emergency procedures.
LOST FILLINGS
Fillings cover holes left from treating cavities or tooth decay. When a filling falls out, it leaves a space that excess plaque and bacteria can occupy, reigniting the problem. It’s wise to seek dental care immediately if you notice or suspect a lost tooth filling.
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
When the nerve of a tooth becomes damaged, immediate action is needed to save the tooth or remove it before it causes further pain. Root canal therapy and emergency root canal treatments help to restore a tooth back to health rather than resorting to having it removed. It’s a good first step once we find damage or decay, and it may help you retain your natural teeth for longer.
WHAT IS A ROOT CANAL TREATMENT?
Inside every hard enamel tooth is a softer material known as the tooth pulp. This pulp is made up of blood vessels and nerves, and it runs through your teeth in small canals. If the tooth pulp becomes infected, it requires treatment to restore the tooth to health, or else the tooth could die. Root canal treatment is the process of removing the diseased or dead pulp and helping to store the remaining pulp back to full health. The tooth is sealed off to prevent further bacteria from entering the canals.
If you desire more information about root canal treatments, call McDonald Dental in Gympie.
NERVE DAMAGE CAUSES
A variety of circumstances can lead to tooth pulp damage. It may be due to any one or more of these causes:
- Tooth decay
- Trauma & breakage
- Deep cavities
- Long-term wear & tear
- Fractures & cracks
The main unifying factor of pulp damage is that bacteria enters the tooth canals, infecting the pulp and causing severe damage.
WHEN TO GO TO THE DENTIST
If you experience any sudden traumatic injury to your teeth, or if you’re experiencing discomfort in one or more teeth, it may be a good idea to visit a dentist. These can be signs that tooth pulp is at risk of being infected, either from a damaged tooth or excessive decay. Your dentist will recommend treatment options to you. If a root canal is necessary, the procedure is either done by a dentist or an endodontist specialist.
McDonald Dental provides emergency dental service in Gympie. We offer root canal treatments and other emergency procedures to residents in need of professional dental support.
