How can we help you?
At Peak Dental Care, one of our guiding principles is collaborating with you to provide the dental care you need most. Towards that end, we always discuss your treatment concerns and never hesitate to answer questions about our clinic, treatments and procedures.
We've compiled common questions with their answers in this area to help achieve this end. We've organized them by service to make the answers easier to discover. If you have a question you don't see here, we encourage you to contact our Blacktown clinic so we can include your question and the appropriate answer.
Emergency Dentistry
Absolutely! A lost filling or crown might not seem like a big deal at first, but it can quickly turn into a painful or urgent situation. The good news is that emergency dentistry in Blacktown can provide fast and reliable help when these situations happen.
Why Is It an Emergency?
When a dental filling or crown comes loose, the underlying tooth is suddenly exposed. This can lead to:
- Sensitivity
- Sharp edges that irritate your tongue or cheek
- An increased risk of infection or further damage
Without proper treatment, a small problem can become a much larger one sometimes requiring more complex dental work later on.
How Can an Emergency Dentist Help?
An emergency dentist in Blacktown can assess the tooth, clean the area and either replace the restoration or provide a temporary solution until a final restoration is ready. Their goal is to relieve discomfort quickly while protecting your tooth from further harm.
What You Can Do in the Meantime
If you’ve lost a filling or crown, we recommend that you keep the area clean and avoid chewing on that side of your mouth. You can store a dislodged crown safely and bring it with you to your appointment as it may be possible to reattach it.
We Welcome Your Call
We invite you to reach out for emergency dentistry in Blacktown right away and protect your smile.
In many cases, an emergency dentist can save a broken or chipped tooth. However, some breaks—horizontal or below the gumline—require complete extraction and tooth replacement.
How Your Emergency Dentist in Blacktown Saves a Broken Tooth
Typically, we shape or prepare the remaining tooth for crowning. Placing a dental crown protects the underlying tooth from further damage or a necessary extraction.
Dental crowns are tooth-shaped restorations that enclose your tooth, restoring bite function and aesthetics. The crown is shaped and coloured to match neighbouring teeth.
About CEREC Same-Day Tooth Crowns
CEREC allows the dentist to fabricate your crown while you wait. First, we take a digital impression and send it to our on-site computer. The computer creates the specifications and forwards the instructions to our 3-D printer. The printer cuts and fabricates your tooth crown from a piece of quality porcelain.
Your dentist will evaluate your case to ensure a same-day crown in Blacktown is right for you.
If we cannot save your tooth, the dentist will consult you on tooth replacement, which is vital to your ongoing dental health and oral function.
We Treat Dental Emergencies as Soon as Possible
If you have a dental emergency or questions about our treatments and services, we urge you to contact a compassionate team member today at (02) 9831 4046.
Dental pain is said to be some of the worst. That's why we aim to eliminate discomfort and treat your tooth concern as soon as possible at Peak Dental Care.
However, you can do a few things at home while you wait to see your trusted emergency dentist in Blacktown.
Understanding Pain Management
If you have a severe and constant toothache, it's likely indicating an infection. A few things you can try at home to reduce discomfort are:
- Over-the-counter (OTC) medication to minimise pain
- Hot or cold compresses to manage facial swelling
- Warm salt water rinses to soothe compromised tissues
Even if OTC medication provides some relief, it's important not to delay treating an infected tooth. Without treatment, the infection can spread to surrounding teeth and even other critical areas of the body, like the brain.
If your tooth has been dislodged or knocked out, seek treatment immediately to have the best chance of saving it. Transport it carefully and avoid touching the roots. If possible, place it back into its socket, or use saliva or milk to keep it moist during transport.
Don't hesitate to contact Peak Dental Care on (02) 9831 4046 if you have questions or need an emergency booking.
Dental injuries may happen at any age, and one that may be especially concerning is a knocked-out tooth, also called an avulsed tooth. What you do in case it happens depends on the type of tooth that has been expelled. Here are the steps you should take.
For a Knocked-Out Baby Tooth
Your first set of teeth is called your primary or baby teeth. These come between the ages of one and ten and will be replaced with permanent teeth as you grow. But if one is knocked out prematurely, take the following:
- Step 1: Don’t try to put it back into its socket.
- Step 2: If unsure whether it’s a primary or baby tooth, place the intact tooth in a container of saliva.
- Step 3: Arrange a dental appointment immediately. Though we’re unlikely to reimplant the tooth, we can put in a spacer if necessary to maintain healthy permanent teeth alignment.
When You Knock out an Adult Tooth
A primary tooth that remains intact after being knocked out can be saved if you take quick action.
- Step 1: Handle with care by the top of the tooth – avoid touching the root.
- Step 2: If dirty, gently rinse the tooth with warm water.
- Step 3: Where possible, insert the tooth back into its socket, holding it in place with gauze or your tongue.
- Step 4: If you cannot reinsert the tooth, place it in a container of saliva.
- Step 5: Keep the tooth moist at all times and call our dental clinic immediately.
Emergency Dentistry in Blacktown
If we can see you within an hour or so after the accident, the chances are good your tooth can be saved. We encourage you to call our Blacktown dental practice as soon as you can during a dental emergency.
Lost fillings or dental crowns in Blacktown can be disconcerting, but there’s no need to panic. By knowing what steps to take, you can protect the tooth from further damage and get the prompt care and relief you need.
Emergency Dentistry in Blacktown, NSW
The first step in any urgent dental situation is to call Peak Dental Care promptly. Whether it’s a lost crown or filling, toothache, or broken tooth, we are here to help you when you need us most. Our caring dental team will ask about your symptoms, provide reassurance, and get you on our schedule as soon as possible.
How to Handle a Lost Crown or Filling
The first step is to locate the crown or lost filling pieces and bring them to your emergency dental appointment. Unless there's an underlying issue, our dentist may be able to reuse the crown and place it back on the tooth, though a lost filling must be replaced completely. You may also try gently cleaning the inside of the crown with toothpaste and using temporary dental cement to secure it on the tooth until your emergency appointment.
We’re Here for Your Dental Emergency
If you lost a dental crown or filling, your team at Peak Dental Care is just a phone call away. Reach out to us so we can provide the prompt care and treatment you need.
