Anyone who has experienced a dental emergency will know it can be concerning, possibly painful, and even a little scary, so it’s good to know that you have an emergency dentist you can trust and who is here to help you and your family. Century Dental makes every effort to quickly see patients in pain or discomfort, preferably on the same day.

It is important to know when a situation is a dental emergency and what to do next. Certain dental emergencies require immediate care, while others are less urgent.

Why Do You Need an Emergency Dentist?

It’s important to ensure you have an emergency dentist so you can call a dental professional immediately. When our patients contact us, our friendly and knowledgeable dental team can offer immediate advice and reassurance over the phone on how to deal with the emergency until you can come and see us. We can also ensure we get you booked in quickly to see our emergency dentist. When you come and see us, we can soon diagnose the problem and provide urgent dental care, including emergency toothache relief that will soon have you feeling back to normal.

What Is a Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency is a situation that requires immediate care. You need emergency dental care if you knock out a tooth, damage your jaws, cheeks, lips, or tongue, or experience uncontrolled bleeding. The same applies if you suspect you have broken facial bones or are in extreme pain. Other examples include the following dental emergencies.

• Severe toothache
• Dental abscess where your face and jaw are swollen
• A partially knocked-out tooth
• A badly cracked tooth
• Broken dental restoration, like a broken crown or filling

Below is some information on managing a specific dental emergency until you can come and see us.