Emergency Therapy
The most common dental emergencies
Broken teeth.
Gum abscesses (localised large swelling of the gum).
Inflammation around wisdom teeth.
Swelling, bleeding.
Trauma to teeth from accident.
Pain on biting (often related to infection or cracked tooth).
Pulpal abscesses (tooth nerve abscess).
Methods of Treatment
A Specialist in Periodontics manages most dental emergencies. Once the nature of a dental emergency is confirmed, a non surgical or surgical treatment can resolve or control the conditions related to trauma to teeth, broken teeth and pain on biting.If the tooth cannot be saved and must be extracted, an immediate implant may be recommended and performed during the same treatment session.
Gum abscesses and inflammation of the gum around partially erupted wisdom teeth can be successfully managed with non surgical or surgical periodontal therapy. In some cases, antibiotic prescription may be necessary. This treatment can also alleviate emergencies related to swelling and bleeding.
Finally, in cases of pulpal abscesses, a periodontist can confirm the cause, prescribe palliative care and refer you to a Specialist in Endodontics for root canal therapy shall you choose to keep the tooth.