Dental Emergencies
Urgent Care When You Need It Most
Dental emergencies can happen when you least expect them—and when they do, Teeth R Us Dental Centre is here to help. Whether you’re experiencing sudden tooth pain, a broken or knocked-out tooth, or swelling and infection, our team provides prompt, compassionate care to relieve discomfort and protect your smile.
We prioritize emergency cases and aim to see you as quickly as possible. Our experienced dentists will assess your situation, explain your options clearly, and take immediate steps to treat the issue and prevent further damage.
Common Dental Emergencies We Treat:
- Severe toothaches or abscesses
- Chipped, cracked, or broken teeth
- Knocked-out or loose teeth
- Lost fillings or crowns
- Swelling, infection, or oral trauma
Your comfort and oral health are our top priorities—especially in urgent situations.
Need Help Now?
If you’re facing a dental emergency, don’t wait. Call us right away, and we’ll do everything we can to get you the care you need—fast.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Emergencies
What's classed as a dental emergency?
Dental emergencies require immediate professional attention to prevent serious complications. These situations involve severe pain, trauma, or infections that cannot wait.
Common emergencies include:
- Severe toothaches with constant pain
- Dental abscesses with swelling
- Knocked-out permanent teeth
- Broken teeth with exposed nerves
- Uncontrolled bleeding from injuries
Contact your dentist in north Burlington immediately or seek emergency care for these symptoms.
How can patients manage severe tooth pain temporarily?
The "3-3-3 method" provides short-term pain relief using ibuprofen at specific intervals.
The protocol includes:
- Take 600mg ibuprofen (three 200mg tablets)
- Repeat every three hours
- Limit use to three days maximum
Important: This is temporary relief only. Professional dental evaluation remains essential for proper treatment.
How long does tooth nerve damage typically take to develop?
Tooth nerve death varies from several days to multiple months depending on damage severity.
Patients may experience:
- Temperature sensitivity
- Intermittent discomfort
- Severe pain episodes
- Complete pain relief as the nerve dies
Professional evaluation determines nerve status and treatment options.
What immediate steps should patients take during dental emergencies?
Emergency situations require calm, systematic responses to minimize damage.
Immediate steps:
- Stay calm and assess the situation
- Rinse mouth with warm water
- Apply cold compress to swelling
- Control bleeding with clean gauze
- Contact dental office immediately
Seek immediate care for severe pain, facial swelling, or uncontrolled bleeding.
How should I handle a knocked-out tooth?
Knocked-out teeth require immediate action for successful reimplantation.
Care steps:
- Handle tooth by crown only
- Rinse gently if dirty
- Try to reinsert into socket
- Hold in place with gauze
- Store in cold milk if reinsertion impossible
Time matters: Best success within 10 minutes. Contact dentist in north Burlington immediately regardless of home care attempts.