Can you fix my toothache in one visit?
Don’t delay in the treatment of dental pain
Quite often, a toothache can be fixed in one visit but, pain relief doesn’t necessarily mean the issue has been resolved. The Emergency Dentist Sydney will get to the bottom of what is causing your pain.
Don’t delay in the treatment of dental pain
Quite often, a toothache can be fixed in one visit but, pain relief doesn’t necessarily mean the issue has been resolved. The Emergency Dentist Sydney will get to the bottom of what is causing your pain.
There are some common causes for toothache, all of which The Emergency Dentist Sydney has extensive experience in treating…
You Have a Cavity
A cavity is a hole in a tooth caused by decay that eats away at the tooth enamel. If severe enough, the pain can awaken you from a deep sleep.
A Filling Fell Out
If your filling falls out, you leave the uncovered space on the tooth vulnerable to things like food getting stuck or it may become more sensitive to temperatures.
An Abscess has Developed
Lingering food pushed further into the gums over time can swell and become infected. You can avoid this from happening by regularly flossing your teeth.
You Fractured a Tooth
Any sort of break to a tooth is generally going to cause pain. The more severe the chip or break, the worse the pain.
Wisdom Teeth are Emerging
For some, this might occur without pain but, for others, wisdom teeth pushing through the gums where there’s not enough room will likely result in the teeth needing to be extracted.
You’re a Teeth Grinder
You may not know you’re doing it but your jaw sure does! Depending on the severity of your bruxism, without treatment the clenching and grinding may even lead to broken teeth.
Clenching Your Jaw
Much like grinding your teeth, clenching also puts unwanted pressure on your teeth and jaw. Treatment options will vary depending on the cause - from mouth guards to anxiety treatment.
TMJ Disorder
TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, which connects the side of your head and your jaw and allows you to yawn, chew, and talk. Dysfunction or disorder of the joint, called TMD (or sometimes also TMJ), can lead to jaw pain that feels very much like a toothache.
Receding Gums
Gum recessions can cause the tooth enamel at the gum to wear away and without enamel your teeth are vulnerable to elements like temperature and food.
Your Gums are Infected
Gum infection can be caused by poor dental routines and can often be fixed by simply correcting your teeth brushing technique and making sure you don’t forget to floss.
Tooth Trauma
Running into a clear glass door or having a mishap when playing sport may cause this. Treatment can be minor to major depending on how bad the trauma is.
Whatever is causing your tooth pain, we will create a treatment plan that suits you. There’s no need to wait until the morning if your pain is bad – we’re available for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Just contact us so we can take your pain away and get you smiling.
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After Hours Dentist Sydney
Because toothaches don’t wait for business hours
At The Emergency Dentist Sydney we are experts in afterhours emergency dentistry. We have spent many hours, over several years, being one of the original providers of this type of care in Sydney.
Because toothaches don’t wait for business hours
At The Emergency Dentist Sydney we are experts in afterhours emergency dentistry. We have spent many hours, over several years, being one of the original providers of this type of care in Sydney.
Through extensive experience in emergency dental treatment, we are experts in treating:
✓ Toothaches
✓ Broken, cracked or chipped teeth
✓ Damaged or failed fixtures, such as veneers and crowns
✓ As well as any other dental emergency that may arise when other dentists in Sydney are closed for the day…
The Emergency Dentist Sydney are highly skilled in the following procedures:
Immediate Pain Relief
Pain relief is our number one cause for treatment. Our priority is to relieve your pain while maintaining the integrity of your health and teeth.
Successful Root Canals
We have performed thousands of successful root canals which save you from infection and save your teeth from needing extraction.
Saving Cracked Teeth
Our patients frequently attend our practice after hours with cracked teeth from accidents. It can be worrying but we can repair cracked teeth in one visit.
Repairing Broken Teeth
Broken teeth can't be ignored and should be looked after by experienced dentists such as ours.
Mending Broken Fixtures
Compromised crowns, veneers, dentures and orthodontics can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. We can fully repair all of these fixtures or ensure they are saved so you can return to your regular specialist during business hours.
Extractions
If all avenues have been explored and you require your teeth to be pulled, we have you covered. Our dentists are experienced in all extractions including simple extractions, surgical, sectional and wisdom teeth.
Our entire team is highly qualified when it comes to emergency treatment. We understand that dental pain can be a scary experience and we do all we can to ensure we put you at ease. From pain relief, even to payment. Don’t delay in contacting us because, chances are, the problems won’t fix themselves but they may get worse.
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Top 5 Common Brushing Mistakes
Is your brushing technique working in your favour?
Brushing our teeth is something we all do twice a day and our process becomes second nature. Over time, you may have developed some bad habits that could be damaging your teeth and gums over time. Here’s some tips to get you on the right track to ensure your efforts aren’t being wasted.
Is your brushing technique working in your favour?
Brushing our teeth is something we all do twice a day and our process becomes second nature. Over time, you may have developed some bad habits that could be damaging your teeth and gums over time. Here’s some tips to get you on the right track to ensure your efforts aren’t being wasted.
1. Wrong Direction
Many people believe they should be going up and down or side to side. Whilst this might feel easier you should actually be brushing in small circles, particularly where the tooth meets the gums.
2. Toothbrush Too Large
Size does matter! And in this case, smaller is better. This ensures you’re not overloading with too much toothpaste and can get into those hard to reach places.
3. Brushing Too Hard
You might think that the harder to press the cleaner your teeth will be. Pressing too hard when brushing can wear down the enamel on the teeth as well as damage and push back the gums, exposing the sensitive root area.
4. Too Soon After Eating
Brushing your teeth right after a meal can feel great, especially if the food has left a strong taste in your mouth. Doing this, however, could be damaging. Waiting around 30 minutes could help save teeth enamel because your mouth has had enough time to produce saliva to neutralise.
5. The Wrong Toothpaste
Before you’re tempted to reach for the extreme whitening toothpaste, beware that this can also cause extreme tooth sensitivity making it difficult to enjoy your favourite foods and drinks.
The team at The Emergency Dentist Sydney is more than happy for you to reach out and ask us to clear up any concerns about your brushing technique. You may even save yourself an emergency appointment down the track. Happy brushing!
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Types of Tooth Injuries Explained
Have you experienced any of these injuries?
At Emergency Dentist Sydney, there aren’t too many dental injuries that we haven’t seen. Here we touch on the more common injuries. Hopefully you don’t experience any but if you do, we’re highly skilled in this kind of treatment.
Have you experienced any of these injuries?
At Emergency Dentist Sydney, there aren’t too many dental injuries that we haven’t seen. Here we touch on the more common injuries. Hopefully you don’t experience any but if you do, we’re highly skilled in this kind of treatment.
Cavities
Cavities are permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of your teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes. You may have had one for months without having a toothache. If you go for regular dental check-ups and cleans, your dentist will be able to discover cavities and fix them before any symptoms begin. Regular visits will enable the dentist to fill any holes before it becomes a dental emergency.
Periodontitis
Periodontal disease (also known as periodontitis and gum disease) is a disease that affects the supporting and surrounding tissue of the gums, and the jawbone. Periodontal disease can result in loose teeth and it some cases, complete tooth loss, if left untreated. Periodontal disease should never be ignored as it is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.
Attrition
Dental attrition is the loss of tooth structure/tissue caused by normal tooth-on-tooth contact. It is a normal condition in the aging process but can become a dental emergency when it happens at a more rapid pace. This could be due to secondary dental problems such as bruxism, the grinding and clenching of the teeth that occurs during sleep. If untreated, attrition can wear away tooth enamel which can expose the dentin of the tooth which in turn leads to tooth decay and increased sensitivity.
Abrasion
Tooth abrasion is the gradual loss of the tooth surface. This can be brought on by incorrect teeth brushing techniques, like pressing too hard or using hard bristled toothbrushes. Such faulty techniques can cause notching at the point at which the crown and the roots of the teeth connect.
Erosion
Dental erosion occurs when part of the enamel surface of your teeth is dissolved away by acids. Whilst it can occur at any age, it can be far worse in the elderly with dry mouths as they don’t produce as much saliva which is key in flushing out and neutralising acids. It is usually caused by acidic drinks or medicines, excessive vomiting or acid reflux. Erosion is different from tooth decay because it’s not caused by bacteria.
Abfraction
Dental abfractions are v-shaped notches that appear near the gingival margin and are often the result of dental conditions, such as bruxism (teeth grinding).
Most dentists agree the condition develops as a result of flexing pressure which leads to enamel erosion, making the teeth even more vulnerable to damage.
Trauma/Fracture
Dental trauma is commonly caused by sporting injuries, falls, motor vehicle accidents or violence. Often extremely painful and traumatic for the person experiencing it, symptoms and treatment is often quite varied.
Iatrogenic
Iatrogenic trauma is one that has been induced by the dentist's activity, manner, or therapy. Chemical, physical, and thermal injuries in the oral, gingival, or palatinal mucosa of iatrogenic origin can exhibit various clinical features. The management of traumatic injuries is dependent on the severity of the involvement in the periodontal tissues.
If we can say one thing, it’s to never delay in the treatment of dental emergencies or you risk them becoming far worse. Contact Emergency Dentist Sydney 24/7 and check out our tips on dealing with dental pain.
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What is a Pulp Extirpation?
One way that your dentist can alleviate your toothache
One way your dentist can alleviate your toothache
A toothache can be torturous. It can make it hard for you to eat, drink, and even make talking a chore.
There are a lot of different problems that can cause a toothache, and most of them your dentist can help treat or even completely eliminate. Ignoring a toothache won’t make it go away. Instead, you need to see your after hours dentist immediately to get the cause treated. That way, you can get on with your life again.
Do you Need a Pulp Extirpation?
If you have a toothache, then it’s actually the pulp of your tooth that’s hurting. Pulp is the soft inner tissue that includes blood vessels, lymph nodes, and nerves. It’s the part of your tooth that you’ll probably never see because it’s protected by the hard outer shell. But that doesn’t mean that the pulp won’t cause problems, because if it becomes infected or damaged it will cause you a lot of pain. And if the damage or infection is really severe, your dentist will have to do a pulp extirpation.
Common causes of severe tooth damage or infection
Deep decay or decay under a filling.
Teeth grinding that wears away the enamel and damages the pulp.
Trauma or injury.
Creaks or chips that go deeper than the enamel and damage the pulp.
Advanced stages of gum disease.
Most of the time, if you address any dental problems early, you won’t have to have a pulp extirpation. It’s only when you put off treatment that you’ll find yourself rushing to your after hours dentist with damage and tooth pain severe enough to make a pulp extirpation necessary.
What is a Pulp Extirpation Treatment?
If the infection is beyond treatment, then your dentist will perform a pulp extirpation treatment as part of a root canal. This will essentially clean out the infected pulp while leaving the dead shell of it behind. The infection will be cleared out and the tooth will be filled with a permanent material that protects it from damage. That means you’ll be able to use it to chew like all the other teeth and because the nerves are gone it will never hurt again.
The treatment you receive will depend on the extent of the infection, but here’s a general idea of what your dentist will do:
The tooth will be numbed using a local.
A small hole is drilled in the top using a laser.
Your dentist will perform the pulp extirpation and remove all the infected matter from inside the tooth shell.
The inside of the tooth will be cleaned thoroughly to remove any sign of infection.
The tooth is filled with permanent filling material and then sealed.
A crown is put on top.
Your dentist can complete this treatment in a single visit. This will almost immediately relieve any pain you feel in the tooth because of the infection. However, if the infection has spread to your gums you may have to wait and take antibiotics before your mouth is back to its normal state of good health once more.
Why you Need the Treatment
You might think that you can delay your pulp extirpation treatment. After all, the damage is already done, right? So, you might as well take your time. But delaying this treatment will just make the situation even worse. It means that the infection will have more time to spread through your mouth or down into your jaw bone. You could lose the tooth entirely, or even lose bone from your jaw. Dental infections have also been known to travel throughout the body, particularly to the lungs or brain. And that’s where it could cause some very serious problems.
So, don’t even think about delaying your treatment. Visit your dentist for a pulp extirpation and get immediate relief from the pain while safeguarding your health at the same time.
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Why You Should Be Concerned About White Gums
A guide to this oral health threat
A guide to this oral health threat
If you have white gums, then you need to make an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible. White gums can be a sign of some fairly serious oral health threats, so make sure you get them checked out. If you’re concerned about this symptom, here are some of the issues that can cause this colour change.
Dental Treatments
If you’ve just had a dental procedure such as a tooth extraction or whitening treatment then your gums may look paler than possible. This is a side effect of these procedures, and your gums should return to their normal colour within a few hours.
Oral Thrush
Oral thrush causes raised, creamy sores on the tongue, gums, or inside of the cheeks. This is caused by a yeast infection known as candidiasis and it’s most common in babies, the elderly, and people with diabetes. Oral thrush is fairly easy to treat with anti-fungal treatments, so make sure you visit your dentist if you think you have this condition.
Leukoplakia
If you have white patches in your mouth that don’t shift when you brush. then you may have leukoplakia. This is a condition that’s usually harmless and may be related to tobacco use. If you notice these white patches, you still need to visit your dentist because some cases of leukoplakia are precancerous. So, if you notice any patches, then get them checked as soon as possible.
Anaemia
If you have anaemia, then you may notice a colour change in your gums. Anaemia occurs when your body doesn’t have enough red blood cells, which are needed to carry blood around the body. This condition often causes pale skin, which can include pale gums. If you’re experiencing dizziness, fatigue, and weakness as well as pale gums, then this may be the cause.
Canker Sores
These are lesions that grow in the mouth or gums. They’re usually round with a pale centre and red border. Cancer sores can be very painful and are a common cause of late-night trips to an after hours dentist. To avoid an emergency trip, make sure you visit your dentist as soon as the canker sore appears so you can get treatment.
Oral Lichen Planus
This is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes a range of problems and symptoms including the appearance of white, lacy patches on the gums, tongue, and mouth tissues. If you have this condition, you will need to visit your dentist for regular check-ups, as you’ll be more prone to serious oral health problems such as oral cancer and infections.
Gingivitis
Gingivitis is a growing problem in the modern world. This is a mild form of gum disease that’s most often caused by poor oral hygiene habits. It can cause red and swollen gums, tooth pain or discomfort, bleeding, and even loose teeth. If left untreated, gingivitis can also cause the gums to turn white and start to recede. Once it gets to this stage, the condition is very serious, so make sure you visit your dentist before it gets to this point.
Oral Cancer
White gums are also a symptom of oral cancer. This can spread quickly, which is the most important reason why you need to get any white patches in your mouth checked by your dentist as soon as possible. With oral cancer, early diagnosis is key to the best treatment and outcome possible, so don’t delay.
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Exercise For a Healthy Body And Soul
Enjoy better mental and physical wellbeing through these habits
Enjoy better mental and physical wellbeing through these habits
Every system and organ in your body is linked. This can be a bad thing sometimes, because it means that when you have a problem in one part of your body it will affect other parts as well. But it also means that you can improve your general health just by making a few simple changes in your life. One of the most effective strategies for improving your mental and physical health is through physical exercise. So, if you want to build this habit, here’s the simple but not always easy way to do it.
Improving your Mental Health Through Exercise
Exercise may be as effective as antidepressants for improving your mood and mental health issues. Studies show that the endorphins that are released when you exercise can give you what’s known as a ‘natural high’. In fact, some people describe it as euphoric, and this can be a very beneficial feeling if you’re struggling with mental health issues or are stressed. This release of endorphins can also decrease your perception of pain.
Exercise can also protect you against mental health issues in the future. A recent study conducted by the Black Dog Institute and UNSW found that around 12 percent of depression cases could have been prevented with just an hour of exercise a week. So, if you’re looking to improve your mental health over the long-term, this is one of the best ways to do it.
Physical Benefits of Exercise
There is a lot of evidence for the many and varied physical benefits of exercise. Some of the most important for your health are:
Weight loss.
Stronger bones.
A reduced risk of cancer.
It strengthens your heart.
Improved sleep.
It strengthens your blood vessels, which can lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of stroke and heart disease.
It gives you an energy boost.
There are lots of different types of exercise that you can try. So, don’t let lack of time, scheduling difficulties, or physical limitations stop you from exercising. Find a form of exercise that works for you such as walking, swimming, yoga, running, or weight training, and start making it a habit.
Creating the Exercise Habit
Creating the habit of exercise is probably the most essential part of improving your health. If exercise isn’t a habit, chances are that you will forget about it or just drop it when you get ‘too busy’. There’s a lot of research about the best ways to form new habits, and a lot of myths as well. Here are some tips on creating your new exercise habit.
Expect it to take time
There’s a myth going around that it takes 21 days to form a new habit. In fact, studies show that it can take up to 66 days, and this can increase or decrease depending on the difficulty of the habit and your own personality. So, give yourself time.
Expect and plan for mistakes
There will be days that you skip your exercise habit and that’s fine if you don’t let it continue for days or weeks. Just acknowledge the slip and go right back to your habit again and you shouldn’t notice any long-term adverse effects.
Start small
If you decide to run for an hour when you usually only run when chased, then you’re bound to fail. And that will leave you feeling demotivated and bad about yourself. Instead, start with a small amount of exercise that’s easy to complete. That will build your confidence and get you started.
Set a time
If you decide to ‘exercise when you can’, you won’t do it, simple as that. Set up a time and put it in your phone. It’s even better if you book and pay for a class so you simply can’t ignore the reminder.
Choose something you enjoy
If you hate running, don’t decide to run every day. If your new habit makes you miserable you won’t stick to it, so don’t even try. Instead, try to choose a sport or form of exercise that you enjoy and that makes you feel good.
Get support
Telling other people about your goal or booking in at a gym is incredibly helpful in making you stick to your new habit. Peer pressure is one of the most powerful forces in the world, so use it to help you make the changes you’re looking for.
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Common Causes and Solutions For Sore Gums
Common Causes and Solutions For Sore Gums
How your dentist can help alleviate gum pain
Sore gums are a very common reason for a trip to your after hours dentist. Gums are a surprisingly sensitive tissue, and any problems there can result in almost unbearable pain and discomfort. They can also make it hard for you to eat or drink and threaten the health and existence of your teeth. So, if you’re concerned about this problem, here are some common causes and treatments.
Gingivitis and Periodontitis
When you have a build up of bacteria on your teeth it can cause inflammation. This is known as gingivitis and it can cause sore gums, bleeding during brushing, and swelling. If left untreated, it can also progress to periodontitis, also known as gum disease. Once it gets to this stage, the infection will be severe enough to threaten the tissue around the teeth and may even cause tooth loss.
If you have gingivitis or gum disease, it’s important that you visit your dentist as soon as possible. They’ll be able to diagnose the problem and design a treatment plan depending on the extent of the damage and your overall oral health. In the meantime, make sure you brush twice a day and floss every day to improve your oral health and help fight gum inflammation.
Hormonal Changes
Changes in hormone levels can seriously affect the health of your gums. So, if you’re experiencing puberty, pregnancy, menstruation, menopause, or taking birth control pills, you can expect some changes in your teeth. Low hormone levels in particular are problematic because they can cause dry mouth or bone loss.
This is an issue that you will need to see your doctor about. They will be able to design a treatment plan to correct fluctuating hormone levels, which will also help to improve your oral health. However, it’s also important that you see your dentist during this stage to prevent your fluctuating hormones from causing damage to your teeth.
Canker Sores and Mouth Ulcers
Canker sores and mouth ulcers are fairly similar sores that can occur anywhere in your mouth. They’re painful, circular growths that are usually harmless and don’t usually affect the health of your teeth. They’re one of the most common causes of gum pain as they expose the nerves in the gum to the outside air. There are a range of things that can cause mouth ulcers and canker sores, including:
Injuries to the tissue, such as when you bite the inside of your cheek.
Burns from hot food or drink.
Rubbing against new dental work.
Viruses such as colds, flus, and herpes.
Vitamin deficiencies.
Stress.
A hereditary predisposition.
Most sores of this type will clear on their own within a couple of weeks. However, you can speed up the healing process with some help from your dentist. They may prescribe a mouth rinse containing steroid dexamethasone to reduce the pain and inflammation or one that includes lidocaine. Topical treatments such as gels or creams applied directly to the sore can also help, and you can take oral treatments for severe sores that linger too long.
If you have a sore or ulcer that just won’t go away, see your dentist immediately for advice, just in case it’s something more troubling.
Dental Work
Badly fitted dental work such as dentures, braces, or bridges can also cause sore gums. That’s why it’s so important that you have any dental work performed by a properly trained and experienced dentist. Some soreness after dental work is normal. But if the pain lingers or gets worse, make sure you contact your after hours dentist for advice and help.
Stress
Stress is a serious threat to your oral health in a number of ways. For starters, it’s a common reason why people neglect their dental hygiene routine, which can lead to cavities, decay, gum disease, and toothaches. People who are stressed are also more likely to grind their teeth and develop other stress habits that will cause gum pain and threaten their oral health.
If you’re stressed, it’s important that you find health ways to alleviate or reduce your stress levels. Also, make sure you get a check-up with your dentist during this period to ensure that it isn’t cause problems for your oral health.
Health Conditions
There are a range of seemingly unrelated health conditions that can cause gum pain including diabetes and cancer. Certain medications to fight disease can also bring on gum pain because they can reduce saliva production. Saliva is designed to protect your teeth and your gums, so when you have dry mouth, you’ll be more prone to cavities and gum disease.
Age Related Changes
Once you’re over the age of forty, your mouth will start to change. One of the key changes that a lot of people notice during this stage is receding gums. Your gums are designed to protect the softer tissue at the roots of your teeth. So, when the gums recede, these defenceless structures are exposed. This can cause the following issues:
An increased risk of decay because the roots aren’t protected by enamel.
Soreness due to increased sensitivity to hot and cold.
Loose or shifting teeth that are harder to keep clean.
Your dentist will be able to diagnose and help with these kinds of problems as long as you make an appointment early, before any permanent damage occurs. So, if your gums look like they’re receding, see your dentist as soon as possible to discuss your options.
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A Guide to Saturday Sports Injuries
What to do if you hurt yourself playing sports.
What to do if you hurt yourself playing sports.
Playing sports can have amazing benefits for your life. It can improve your physical and mental health, give you a chance to be social, and make you part of a community. But there’s also a bad side to Saturday sports, and your after hours dentist knows all about it. Certain sports carry a high risk of dental injuries, and there’s nothing worse than interrupting a game because you get hurt. Fortunately, your dentist can now help with the most common types of sports injuries.
Sports Injuries Statistics
Dental injuries can be both costly to treat and have a variety of implications for the patient. It can affect your financial life and have long term functional and psychological effects. Around 31 percent of the dental injuries in Australia occur during sporting activities, which makes playing sports one of the primary causes of this type of trauma.
According to Dr. Amrinder Oberoi from Paramount Dental Sydney, “Rugby is usually the worst for sports injuries. The most common thing we see is people with a displaced tooth or a tooth protruding through the roof of their mouth.” Almost any sport can cause dental injuries, whether those injuries are caused by contact with other players, such as during rugby, or by accidents. If you suffer a Saturday morning sporting injury, then contact your after hours dentist immediately because there’s a lot they can do to help.
Treating Sporting Injuries
There are several sporting injuries that your dentist can help with. Here are some of the treatments they offer for the most common types of dental trauma:
Whether you have a large or small crack in your teeth, your dentist has treatment options that can help. Even a small crack in your tooth needs to be fixed because over time it will spread and could result in a large part of your tooth shearing off. Depending on the extent of the crack, your dentist can cover it with a crown or veneer. Dental bonding can also be used on small cracks to make the tooth solid and strong again.
Tooth Intrusion
If you’re injured during sports, then your tooth or teeth can get driven back into the jaw. This can be very painful and can result in the loss of the tooth and severe dental trauma. The treatment for this problem depends on the extent of the damage, but usually involves surgical intervention.
Tooth Displacement
Obviously, losing a tooth because of a sporting injury is very serious. If this occurs, your dentist may be able to save it, so pick up the tooth and place it gently back in the socket if you can before making a trip to your after hours dentist. If the tooth is too damaged to be put back in your mouth, ask your dentist about dental implants. It’s important that you don’t just leave the gap as it is because this will cause bone loss and affect the placement of other teeth.
Avoiding Sports Injuries
According to Dr. Amrinder Oberoi, “The best advice is to always wear a mouthguard when you play sports.” This is an easy and simple step you can take to safeguard your oral health and save yourself a trip to your after hours dentist. A mouthguard is a protective device that covers your teeth and gums and protects them from impact. Unfortunately, too many people skip wearing their mouthguard when they need to, and even more sportspeople don’t know that they should be wearing them! Mouthguards should be worn when taking part in sports such as:
Basketball
Boxing
Hockey
AFL
Rugby
Soccer
Squash
Cycling
Martial arts
Racquetball
Skateboarding
Rollerblading
Surfing
And more…
If you play a lot of sports, then it’s usually best to get a custom designed mouthguard from your dentist. It will fit better than one-size-fits-all options which means you’ll be more likely to wear it when you need to. It’s also important that you get your children fitted for mouthguards if they play sports as well. If they have a mouthguard that fits properly and is comfortable, they’re more likely to use it. And this will save you the cost of a traumatic and expensive trip to your after hours dentist.
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If you have an infected tooth or other dental emergency, contact our Emergency Dentist in Sydney. Our caring and expert staff are available 24 hours a day to help you with all your emergency dental needs.
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Symptoms Of A Damaged Root Canal To Watch Out For
When to rush to your after hours dentist
When to rush to your after hours dentist
If you have severe pain in a tooth or teeth it might mean that you have bigger problems than a cavity. Damage to the root canal most often occurs when you’ve neglected your oral health for a while. A little pain, managed with painkillers, can often turn into a big pain that results in an emergency visit to your after hours dentist. If you’re experiencing tooth pain that just won’t go away, here are some of the warning signs that you need a dentist, fast.
What is Dental Pulp?
Dental pulp is the soft material in the centre of your teeth. It contains the nerve, connective tissue and blood vessels. Basically, it’s everything inside the hard enamel exterior of your teeth. When this part of your tooth becomes badly infected, you may need a root canal to take away the pain and save the tooth. Here are some of the symptoms that you’ll experience when you have a dental pulp infection:
Pain when chewing or biting down.
Discolouration on the gum around the infected tooth.
Ongoing dull or severe pain in the roots or gums.
Swelling in the gum around the affected tooth.
A bad taste in your mouth because of pus coming from the infected area.
If you experience any of these symptoms, you need to visit your after hours dentist as soon as possible to get the problem fixed. However, you may not experience any severe symptoms at all when you have a tooth infection. This is why you need to have regular check-ups to check on your oral health and pick up any hidden problems.
What Causes Tooth Infections?
When your tooth is infected it isn’t the hard, outer surface that’s the issue. The outer surface is made of enamel, which doesn’t contain any living cells, so it can’t get infected. Instead, it’s the dental pulp, the soft inner parts of the tooth, which are the problem.
There are several things that can cause the dental pulp to become infected. This includes:
Large fillings.
A crack or chip in the tooth.
Face trauma.
Deep decay.
Repeated dental procedures on the same area.
When you experience these issues, bacteria can get through the enamel and into the dental pulp. The bacteria then multiply inside the chamber and cause an infection. If left untreated, the infection can spread throughout your mouth, threatening the health of other teeth. It may also get into your bloodstream and cause infections in other part of the body, including your brain. This is obviously a very serious situation that you want to avoid at all costs.
Treating an Infected Tooth
If an infection is caught early, then a course of antibiotics may clear it up. However, if the infection is too entrenched then you will need a root canal. This is a procedure that a lot of people are afraid of, usually because of stories about root canals from the past. You’ve probably heard about the pain and discomfort of this procedure from older relatives. However, dentistry has come a long way over the last couple of decades. These days, root canals are no more painful or traumatic than a normal filling.
Today’s root canals can usually be completed in a single visit unless the infection is so bad that it needs additional treatment. Before the root canal, your dentist will examine your mouth and take X-rays, so they know exactly what’s happening with your tooth. Here’s what to expect on the day of the procedure:
The tooth is numbed using a local anaesthetic.
Your dentist will use a laser to make a small hole in the crown of the tooth.
The infected pulp is removed, and the empty chamber is cleaned thoroughly.
The root canal filling is put into place.
Once this is complete, the hole is sealed, and a permanent crown is put on the tooth.
This procedure should be completely pain-free and takes around 30 minutes to complete. In fact, the pain of your infected tooth is usually far worse than the root canal treatment. And once you’re done, the tooth is literally dead. There’s no soft tissue to get infected again and the tooth has no nerve, so you shouldn’t experience any pain or problem with it from that point forward.
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The 10 Most Common Oral Health Problems
The most common problems your dentist sees
The most common problems your dentist sees
You might think that your dentist just cleans teeth and puts in fillings all day, but the truth is that emergency dentistry can be extremely varied. Your after hours dentist sees lots of different types of oral health problems every day, and has solutions that can improve or eliminate those problems as well. Here are some of the most common problems that send people running to their emergency dentist.
1. A Toothache
If you experience pain in or around a tooth, then you need to make a trip to see your dentist. A toothache could be a sign of gum disease, infection, dental decay, or tooth damage. And if you delay your treatment the problem could get worse or spread to other parts of your mouth. If you can’t get to your after hours dentist immediately, rinse your mouth with warm water and brush and floss your teeth gently. This should help with the pain. You can also take an over the counter painkiller if necessary. And get to your dentist as soon as possible.
2. A Cavity
Cavities are caused by the build up of bacteria on your teeth that slowly eats through the enamel. If you have a cavity, you may experience pain in the tooth or increased sensitivity to hot, cold or sweets. If caught quickly, your dentist can easily fix your cavity with a filling. But if you leave it too long, the damage could become so extensive that the tooth is beyond saving. This means you’ll have to have a root canal, which is a much more involved dental treatment.
3. A Chipped Tooth
A chipped tooth is the most common type of dental injury and usually occurs because of accidents. However, it can also occur when you bite down on something hard. A chip usually isn’t painful, but you still need to get it checked by your dentist and repaired using dental bonding or a dental crown for a larger chip. If you ignore the chip, then it could spread over time into a large crack or split, and you could lose the tooth.
4. Impacted TeetH
If your teeth don’t come in properly, they can become impacted. This often occurs with wisdom teeth, because there often isn’t room for them in the mouth. As a result, the teeth can get stuck against the jaw or other teeth. If you have an impacted tooth, then you need to get it assessed. Only your dentist can tell you if it can stay in or needs to be extracted. But if the area becomes sore, changes colour, or starts to release pus, then you need to see your after hours dentist immediately.
5. A Cracked Tooth
A cracked tooth is much more serious than a chip. It usually occurs because of accident or injury and means that there’s a crack in your tooth from the biting surface down towards the root. Cracks can be very small and hard to see with the naked eye, which is why you need to visit your dentist if you experience tooth pain or sensitivity after an injury. Your dentist will assess the tooth to see if it can be saved using a root canal and a crown. But if the crack runs down into the gum, the tooth will need to be removed.
6. A Gum Infection
Gum infections are unfortunately becoming more common. They occur when there’s a build up of bacteria on the teeth and beneath the gum line. The best way to avoid gum disease is to brush and floss regularly and visit your dentist for a deep clean every 6 months. You will probably be able to tell if you have gum disease. Your gums will be sore and red and will bleed easily. They may even start to pull away from the bottom of the teeth, making them look longer and more jagged. If you don’t get your gums treated, you may lose teeth or experience bone loss in your jaw, which will change the shape of your jaw and the alignment of your teeth. Your after hours dentist will give your teeth a deep clean and scaling and perhaps even prescribe medications to help fight off the infection.
7. Wisdom Teeth Pain
Not everyone has room in their mouth for their wisdom teeth. This can cause them to come in crookedly so they push other teeth out of alignment, or they can even grow down into the jaw. If you experience sudden pain at the back of your mouth, then it may be because of your wisdom teeth and means that you need to visit your emergency dentist as soon as possible. They will be able to assess if your wisdom teeth can come through safely. If they can’t, your dentist will need to perform an extraction.
8. A Dislodged Tooth
Teeth can get knocked out because of accidents and sporting injuries. If this occurs, then you need to see your after hours dentist as soon as possible. If you act quickly, your dentist may be able to save and replace the tooth. Just make sure you pick up the tooth, clean it off, and keep it moist until your dentist can get to work.
9. Tooth Sensitivity
Sensitive teeth are a very common problem that can indicate a cavity, gum disease, or a crack in your tooth, but can also mean nothing. So, if you have sensitive teeth, or if a tooth suddenly becomes sensitive, you need to get it checked by your dentist. If the sensitivity is because of a dental problem, your dentist will be able to treat it with a filling, gum treatment, or root canal. And if there isn’t a problem, they can recommend an effective desensitizing toothpaste.
10. Food Stuck between your Teeth
Unfortunately, if you have unusually large gaps between your teeth, then hard foods and other particles can get stuck there. This can be very painful and annoying. Try to remove the food yourself by brushing and flossing your teeth first. You can also use a pair of tweezers to remove the obstacle. However, if all these strategies fail, then you can also make an appointment with your dentist, who will use dental instruments to get it out. Whatever you do, don’t just leave the obstacle there as the food will start to rot and cause tooth decay.
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How to Prepare for Dental Implant Surgery
The best ways to ensure a better outcome when you go to the dentist
The best ways to ensure a better outcome when you go to the dentist
Preparing for any type of dental surgery can be a little intimidating. When you go in for dental implant surgery, your dentist will obviously be doing most of the work. However, there are things you can do before the surgery that will improve your outcome. And following these steps may help lessen your anxiety at the same time.
1. Be Honest with Your Dentist
Before your dental implant procedure, your dentist will do a consultation with you. This will include a medical exam and you will also have to inform them of your medical history. It’s important that you’re completely honest at this stage. Issues like smoking, your diet, drinking, and any medical conditions can affect how well you heal and how you react to medications. So, make sure that you’re honest and remember that your dentist has heard it all before.
2. Expect Medical Tests
Dental implant surgery is a complicated procedure that replaces broken or missing teeth with titanium posts and permanently fixed teeth. Before you have this procedure, your dentist needs to know if your jaw can support the implants and the best way to perform it. That’s why they’ll perform an x-ray at the very least and perhaps even a CT scan if they need more information on the thickness of your jawbone. This is necessary if you want teeth that look great and don’t give you any trouble, so be patient with the testing process.
3. Keep your Dentist Informed
The period leading up to your dental implant surgery is important, so make sure you keep your dentist informed about any changes. If you catch a cold or flu it will affect your healing and may make the procedure more dangerous, so let them know.
4. Follow Pre-op Instructions
Your dentist will give you a list of instructions to follow in the hours leading up to your surgery. Make sure that you follow them to avoid problems during or after your treatment. Here are some instructions your dentist will give you:
Don’t eat or drink for between 6-12 hours before the surgery.
You mustn’t drive for 24 hours after, so make sure that someone is coming to pick you up afterwards.
If you’re anxious before your surgery, then let the dentist know because they have treatment options that can help.
Get plenty of rest in the week after your surgery.
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