Emergency Dental Services
DENTAL EMERGENCIES
Emergency Dental Services in Forest Hill – Call Now
At Forest Hill Family Dental our dentists and support staff will do our best to get you an appointment to be seen by our emergency dentist as soon as possible when a dental emergency arises. We are available 6 days a week including late nights and Sundays. Regardless of the extent of damage and the urgency of the emergency, our Forest Hill emergency dental services can help make sure you get the treatment you need.
There are a number of situations where damage can be caused to your teeth where treatment is needed right away. If you forget to wear your mouth guard during a game of sport and your front tooth is knocked out then you are going to need emergency dental treatment as soon as possible. If your crown dislodges, you lose a filling or a part of your tooth breaks, the quicker you get these problems attended to the better.
Types of Dental Emergencies
Cracked or chipped teeth
Cracked tooth should be seen to as soon as possible so that it can be repaired before it gets worse. This is a very common dental emergency and can be due to everyday wear and tear of teeth or from an injury.
Pain/Toothaches
Toothaches can be incredibly painful and can occur out of nowhere. If you become extremely sensitive to cold and especially hot or it is keeping you up at night, it can be a sign that treatment is needed, and an appointment should be made as soon as possible.
Pain relief medication can reduce the pain but will not make the problem go away completely. There is always an underlying reason for a toothache and the longer you leave it the worse it will get.
Loose or fallen out Crowns
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What to do When Your Tooth that has been Knocked Out
If a tooth has been completely knocked, it can be put straight back into the socket. If it is not possible at the time, keep it moist in milk or your own1 saliva and see your dentist immediately.
If you have a dental emergency in Forest Hill and are concerned, our emergency dentists at Forest Hill Family Dental are here to help. We will do everything we can to assist and aim to make your dental experience as comfortable as possible!
MOUTHGUARDS AND SPLINTS
A sport mouthguard should be worn whenever you’re playing a contact sport whether it is at training or a proper game…
Are you playing a sport in the list below and not protecting your mouth? If so, contact Forest Hill Family Dental to make an appointment for your custom fitted mouthguards in Forest Hill, Melbourne!
If you play physical sports, it is extremely important your mouth is protected to prevent injuries to your teeth, tongue, gums and jaw. At Camberwell Family Dental we create custom mouthguards that are moulded precisely to fit your mouth. There is also a wide range of mouthguard colours for you to choose from, so we encourage you to visit us to find one that suits.
A custom fitted mouthguard is preferred rather than over the counter ones as there is less protection. Custom mouthguards fit more snug and secure meaning you can keep focused on playing the game instead of trying to keep your teeth clenched to hold it in place. It also is less restricting on your speech and ability to breathe as it is moulded just for you.
A sport mouthguard should be worn whenever you’re playing a contact sport whether it is at training or a proper game.
Are you playing a sport in the list below and not protecting your mouth? If so, contact Camberwell Family Dental to make an appointment for your custom fitted mouthguards in Camberwell, Melbourne!
What are the Risks if I don’t Wear a Mouthguard?
If a mouthguard isn’t worn when playing sport and you get a blow to the face, it may cause serious injuries that could be prevented if one was worn. When there’s direct impact to the lower part of your face it can cause teeth to chip and break or even the loss of one or more teeth. As your local dentist, we care enough to tell you that we do not believe it is worth the risk not to wear one when playing a sport where facial injury is a possibility.
Caring for your Mouthguard
After every use, make sure to rinse it in warm soapy water and allow it to completely dry. When your mouthguard is not in use always keep in a cool dry place in the plastic container it comes with. If your mouthguard is left in the heat it could distort and have less protection for your mouth. Remember, that we custom fit your mouthguard to suit your mouth.
Remember to bring your mouthguard to your regular dentist visits so that your dentist can make sure it is still in good condition.
Mouthguards for Kids
Many kids have experienced dental injuries while playing sport. To prevent this from happening it is imperative that children are fitted with a custom mouthguard. As a child’s jaw grows and baby teeth are falling out or adult teeth are coming through a mouthguard may need to be replaced every season.
Information about our Nightguards
Are you waking up at night with a sore jaw, a headache or sore teeth? You may want to speak to our dentists about a night guard in Camberwell!
Nightguards, also known as Occlusal splints, are used for people that suffer from clenching and grinding their teeth. It is also used for TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder), which is pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. This mouthguard is worn at night and can protect heavily restored teeth and even unrestored teeth from cracks and strains to your jaw muscles. Come and see one of our friendly dentists to have a custom fitted nightguard made. It will take will only take 2 appointments.
Visit 1: Your dentist will take some moulds of your teeth with an impression material. Your moulds will be sent off to the lab to have your nightguard made. This process only takes about 10 minutes.
Visit 2: It usually takes 10 working days to have the splint back from the lab. At your second appointment the dentist will try it in your mouth and make sure it fits nicely. They will show you how to take it in and out of the mouth and store it and keep it clean.
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
What is Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment, also technically known as Endodontic treatment is when the center of the tooth consisting of nerves, blood vessels and connective tissues, also known as pulp, is removed. This is done to save a tooth that would otherwise need to be extracted.
Once all the pulp has been successfully removed, the tooth is then filled and sealed to prevent bacteria from entering. As the pulp supplies feeling to a tooth, when it is removed there is no pain and discomfort to that tooth anymore.