At Primecare Dental, we understand that dental emergencies can occur unexpectedly at any time. That’s why we are committed to offering immediate care for those in urgent need. If you’re experiencing severe dental pain due to an accident or sudden injury, you can count on us to provide the necessary treatment required to alleviate your discomfort.
To ensure we can handle these urgent cases effectively, we have set aside two dedicated appointment slots each day exclusively for emergency cases. Recognising that a dental crisis can be as distressing as any other medical emergency, it is crucial to seek timely assistance.
Determining whether a dental issue requires emergency care can be challenging. If you’re ever uncertain about the seriousness of a dental problem or injury, it’s wise to contact your dentist in NZ for guidance. In the following sections, you’ll find a useful guide to help you assess common tooth injuries.
When you chip or crack a tooth due to an accident, whether from a sports activity, biting into something hard, falling off a scooter, or any other mishap, the extent of the damage will dictate how urgently you need to see a dentist.
To determine the severity of the injury, you can perform a basic self-assessment. Typically, a tooth injury is considered severe if a significant portion of the tooth is missing or cracked, or if touching the tooth causes pain, which might indicate nerve damage. In either case, it’s important to seek immediate dental care.
If a tooth is knocked out entirely, it’s crucial to seek immediate medical attention. In the meantime, dentists advise attempting to place the tooth back into its socket, but if it won’t stay, try to minimise contact with it. Keeping the tooth in a cup of milk or your saliva is the best option.
There are various other scenarios that may require emergency dental care, and not all are as obvious as a visibly broken tooth. If you’re experiencing excruciating pain that interferes with your ability to sleep or eat, don’t hesitate to call us. We will likely recommend that you come in for an examination.
Safety is priority. Always remember that for any dental emergencies in NZ, you can rely on us.
