Mississauga emergency dentist explains what to do in a dental emergency

Posted By: Dr. Rina M. Kotecha | Published On: Apr 20, 2020 | Emergency Dentistry

Even with the best intentions and dental care, the unexpected can occur. Whether you get bumped in the mouth while playing a sport or your tooth cracks while eating, trauma can strike when you are least expecting it. When a dental emergency occurs, contact Dr. Rina Kotecha and Dentistry on 10 in Mississauga. An emergency dentist offers comprehensive care to assess and treat your dentistry needs.

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What to do in a dental emergency

You may wonder what constitutes a dental emergency. By definition, a dental emergency may include:

Lacerations of the soft tissue
Tooth loss
A cracked, fractured, or broken tooth
A damaged dental restoration or filling
Tooth pain

When pain or injury occur, first remember to stay calm. Do not hesitate to contact the dentist. The sooner your emergency situation is addressed, the better the chance of a positive outcome. The dental team may give you instructions on how to care for your pain or problem until you get to the office.

Fixing the problem

Emergency dentists are regular dentists. They are qualified to treat your dental issues. If there is an emergency, your dental team strives to address the pain and dental problem. In the process, they work to stabilize the teeth and gums and to prevent additional damage from occurring. Once the patient is comfortable, the dental issue, function, and appearance can be addressed.

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Every patient and emergency situation is unique. With each problem, your emergency dentist assesses the teeth and gums to determine the best treatment or procedure. For example, patients suffering from tooth pain may have an infection or an abscessed tooth. Depending on the severity, the patient may need antibiotics to treat the infection, tooth extraction, or a root canal. For broken or lost teeth, dental restorations correct the function and appearance of the smile. No matter what the problem is, the goal is to ease your pain and maintain the health of your mouth. The dental team works with you to find a suitable solution.

If you experience a dental emergency, contact Dr. Rina Kotecha and the team at Dentistry on 10 in Mississauga, ON to schedule an appointment. Call 905-848-8440.

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What issue did you have before you came here with your teeth? Before I came to see Doctor, there was a front tooth of mine which broke and that were two teeth put for me in front. Many years ago, in Tanzania and a slum. So, one day when I was eating something hard It broke so I had to come to doctor. I came and I showed Doctor and Doctor said this has to be removed. Once I remove this, we will have to put a bridge for you And I said Okay because without that two teeth in the front, I could not smile. I was looking terrible You know, so I said to doctor. Okay I’ll, I’ll, put a bridge, she said I’ll put fight for you and I said how much will it cost Doctor, and Doctor gave me the price and I told her OKAY. I have my son in Tanzania. I’m going to tell him about it, tell him about the price and see what he’s saying and asking should I do it here, Should I come to Tanzania and do it, and he told me no mum. I want you to do it with Doctor Rena. So go ahead. So, I came back and I told doctor I want to do it and she started working on me and one day I was called. That’s the day I was going to get my bridge. She told me you’ll have to have patience. You have to for three hours this work will take. I said Okay she handled me so well. The reason is I cannot lie flat on the bed, so I brought my pillow. I put my pillow and doctor worked and worked. Maybe Doctor was getting tired because you know they had to bend down, but she did it then she gave me a break after one and. 1/2 hour. I got up. I came out, had a walk, went back again, then she started again and after three hours she fixed the bridge and she said to me. Look, how do you look now? Oh God, I was shocked. I was shocked. I said doctor, look at my smile, it’s so good Now I don’t have to worry You know, so I can show Everybody, my teeth now like. That so that was it. And I’m so happy with Doctor Reena and I would recommend her to Anybody who ever wants to do a bridge Because she really handled me with care. I do not really know If I had gone some other dentist, if they would have had the patience, the patience she took with me was fantastic and I’m always thanking God for giving such a good doctor.

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