Emergency Dentist Cork – Care When You Need It Most

Severe toothache, a chipped or broken tooth, and a knocked-out tooth are all classified as dental emergencies. Other issues requiring urgent dental care include a lost filling or crown or damaged orthodontics. You should also contact an emergency dentist if you’re suffering from a dental abscess or have noticed bleeding after tooth extraction.

A broken tooth isn’t always classified as a dental emergency. A minor chip is unsightly, but unless you’re experiencing significant pain or bleeding, you might not need a same-day appointment. Nonetheless, it’s important to get in touch with a dentist as soon as possible so they can assess the damage and offer a suitable treatment plan.

You should never ignore a cracked tooth. A cracked tooth will expose the nerve beneath, leading to excruciating pain. It’s common to experience swollen and tender gums. Additionally, a cracked tooth significantly increases your chance of developing an oral infection. This can lead to abscesses, which can result in other medical emergencies and damage the surrounding teeth.

If you’ve been suffering from severe toothache for more than one day, it’s probably a good idea to call an emergency dentist. They’ll be able to identify the underlying issue, such as an infection or a damaged nerve. Your dentist in Cork will then advise on the next course of action.

If you’re dealing with a dental emergency and need immediate treatment, you need to get in touch with an available dental practice. Describe your symptoms and how long you’ve been experiencing them. Your dental practice will then decide whether you need a same-day appointment or can be seen the following day by a dental professional.

If a permanent tooth has been knocked out, carefully retrieve it by holding it gently at the crown. Never pick it up by the root. If the tooth is dirty, gently clean it under cold water. However, don’t leave it under running water for more than a few seconds. If you can’t gently push the tooth back into place, store it in milk and arrange an appointment with an emergency dentist.

Emergency tooth extractions can often be performed at your nearest dental practice. However, this all depends on the extent of any damage and the location of the tooth. In some cases, such as when you need to have impacted wisdom teeth removed, you may be required to undergo a more complex procedure performed by a dental surgeon.

As well as Bandon, we cater to patients in and around Cork City. Are you based in Douglas, Bishopstown, Blackrock, or Mahon? We can help with your dental emergency. Located in Carrigaline, Rochestown, Wilton, Ballincollig, or anywhere else in the county? Get in touch with the team to talk about same-day appointments.

Bandon Dental has been in operation since the 1980s and offers top-rated services such as paediatric dentist, teeth whitening, orthodontics, dental crowns, dental bridges, Invisalign, dentures and more. These are all done by our fantastic team of dental hygienists and dentists in Bandon.