Common Symptoms of a Dental Emergency

Dental emergencies happen to most of us at one time or another. But if you''ve never experienced a dental emergency, it''s essential to recognise the signs and symptoms.

While not every oral health change or issue is an emergency, the ones that are, need prompt attention from your emergency dentist in Tamworth.

Common Signs of a Dental Emergency

Most dental emergencies include one or more of these symptoms:

Severe Pain

• Intense, throbbing toothache
• Pain that disrupts sleep or daily activities
• Pain not relieved by over-the-counter medication

Trauma

• Knocked-out tooth
• Cracked or broken tooth
• Loose tooth from injury
• Jaw injury

Infection Signs

• Swelling in face or jaw
• Fever
• Pus or abscess
• Bad taste in mouth

Bleeding

• Uncontrolled bleeding from mouth
• Bleeding after extraction that won''t stop
• Gum bleeding with swelling

What to Do in an Emergency

Knocked-Out Tooth

1. Handle by the crown only
2. Rinse gently if dirty
3. Try to reinsert in socket
4. If not possible, store in milk
5. See dentist within 30 minutes

Broken Tooth

1. Rinse mouth with warm water
2. Apply cold compress to reduce swelling
3. Save any broken pieces
4. Contact your dentist immediately

Severe Toothache

1. Rinse with warm salt water
2. Floss to remove any debris
3. Take appropriate pain relief
4. Contact your dentist

When to Call Us

Contact Oasis Smiles Dental immediately for:

• Knocked-out permanent tooth
• Severe swelling affecting breathing
• Uncontrollable bleeding
• Suspected jaw fracture
• Severe pain with fever

We offer same-day emergency appointments to address urgent dental needs.