Emergency Dentistry
Clear, calming steps for handling toothaches, chips, and other urgent dental moments so you know exactly what to do and when to call.
In a dental emergency, act fast but stay calm: control bleeding, save any knocked-out tooth in milk, rinse gently and call your dentist. Here is exactly what to do for common situations, plus how TLC Family Dental Centre in Leduc helps patients in pain.
A dental emergency is any mouth problem that needs prompt care to stop pain, control bleeding, save a tooth, or treat infection. Knocked-out teeth, severe swelling, and intense pain qualify, while many smaller issues can safely wait.
The main tooth infection warning signs are a throbbing toothache, swelling in the gum or face, lingering hot and cold sensitivity, a bad taste, and pain when biting. An abscess will not clear on its own and needs prompt dental care.