Can you go to any dentist in an emergency
In a dental emergency, an available dentist can assess and stabilise you, although some cases need specialist or hospital referral.
The short answer
In a dental emergency, you can attend an available dentist who can assess and stabilise the problem, although some cases need specialist or hospital referral.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
Emergency care may include examination, anaesthetic, X-rays, drainage, a temporary filling, stabilisation, or referral.
What can you do next?
For a knocked-out permanent tooth, keep it moist in milk or tooth-preservation solution, do not touch its root, and seek immediate care.
When should you seek dental care?
Breathing or swallowing difficulty, spreading facial swelling, or uncontrolled bleeding needs emergency medical care.
What should you ask the dentist?
Can the practice manage this emergency, what will be done immediately, and where is referral needed?
Frequently asked questions
Can the practice manage this emergency, what will be done immediately, and where is referral needed?
Emergency care may include examination, anaesthetic, X-rays, drainage, a temporary filling, stabilisation, or referral.
What should I do while waiting for care?
For a knocked-out permanent tooth, keep it moist in milk or tooth-preservation solution, do not touch its root, and seek immediate care.