Emergency dentist in Medicine Hat — Vista Dental

Intense, persistent tooth pain is often a sign of infection or nerve damage that won't resolve on its own. Rinse your mouth with warm salt water and take over-the-counter pain relief — but don't put aspirin directly on the tooth or gum tissue.

Time is critical. Pick up the tooth by the crown — not the root. If it's dirty rinse it gently with milk or saline. Try to reinsert it into the socket or keep it moist in milk or saliva. Get to a dentist within 30–60 minutes for the best chance of saving the tooth.

Rinse your mouth with warm water and save any pieces if possible. If there's bleeding apply gentle pressure with gauze. A broken tooth can usually be repaired with bonding, a crown or other restoration — but prompt treatment prevents further damage.

A lost filling or crown exposes the tooth to bacteria and temperature sensitivity. If you have lost a crown, do not place in back in the mouth, as you could swallow it. Avoid sticky or hard foods and call us to get it replaced as soon as possible.

A dental abscess is a serious bacterial infection that requires prompt treatment. Signs include severe throbbing pain, swelling in the face or jaw, fever and a pimple-like bump on the gum. Rinse with warm salt water to draw the infection out and call us immediately.

Cuts or lacerations to the lips, gums, cheeks or tongue can bleed heavily. Apply firm pressure with clean gauze or cloth for 10–15 minutes. If bleeding doesn't stop or the wound is deep, visit an emergency room. For mouth-specific injuries call us for guidance.