How can we help you?
We believe that the best dental outcomes can be achieved when our patients are an active part of the process.
Every question you ask is an opportunity for us to explain things to you in a way that helps you feel confident about the care you're receiving and how a particular treatment affects the future of your oral health care.
We've shared a few of the questions we hear most often below. You probably have plenty of your own, though, so please don't ever hesitate to contact our Barrie dental office at (705) 728-9922, and we'll find the answers you're looking for.
Emergency Dental Services
Injuries, toothaches, and swelling are always dental emergencies in Barrie. We don’t want any issues to linger that put your oral health at risk or threaten your comfort and well-being.
So, if you need emergency dental care or you suspect you might never hesitate to give us a call.
A Dental Emergency in Barrie
A dental emergency may mean any of the following issues:
- Worsening toothache
- Increasing tooth sensitivity
- Jaw pain with or without swelling
- Broken or knocked-out tooth
- Broken restoration
A broken tooth or restoration can introduce bacteria and leave you at risk for infection. Seeing your emergency dentist as soon as possible mitigates the risks.
We can sometimes restore a knocked-out tooth if you see the dentist promptly. In the meantime, preserve the tooth in a cup of saliva or milk.
Dental Issues that Can Wait
A chipped or cracked tooth can often wait until the next available appointment. Additionally, slightly damaged restorations or a minor injury to the mouth (elbow, for example) without pain are not always urgent.
However, if you experience pain or swelling, we want to see you immediately.
For Emergency Dental Care in Barrie, Contact Us
If you’re unsure, we encourage you to call us for guidance. Our goal is to restore your oral health and eliminate discomfort. Reach out today to get started.
It is very important to see a dentist when you notice you may have an abscess. An abscessed tooth is a very painful infection.
Abscessed teeth are commonly caused by:
- severe tooth decay.
- trauma to the tooth
- gingivitis or gum disease.
Abscessed Tooth Treatment
Dental abscesses are usually located at the root of a tooth or in between the gum of teeth. Often times it will look like a bubble or swelling on the gums usually filled with pus (a thick yellowish fluid). In most cases, you will need a root canal or extraction right away to relieve the pain of the tooth in question. However, sometimes it is necessary to complete a course of antibiotics to clear the infection prior to starting treatment.
Contact Our Barrie ON Dental Clinic
If you can't get to an emergency dentist right away, going to the hospital or walk-in clinic for a prescription for antibiotics is always ideal! As the antibiotic fights off the infection, the pain will start to go away. However, it is recommended that you see a dentist as soon as you are completed with your prescription, as antibiotics will only clear the infection temporarily. Your abscess will return unless the tooth gets the treatment it needs. Call our Barrie, ON dental office today!