Questions for Your Pascoe Vale Dentist
Choosing a dentist is an important decision for your family's health. We enjoy educating patients and making them feel confident in their decisions for their smiles.
Listed below are some of the most common enquiries we receive in our clinic. If your specific question is not listed below, we welcome you to telephone us directly for assistance or to contact us via our online form.
No question is too small or too complex. and you will find our team both friendly and knowledgeable.
Emergency Dentistry
Yes! If you have a dental emergency, our team understands that it can be scary and painful. It can rob you of your rest and leave you exhausted. Fortunately, our emergency dentist in Pascoe Vale, VIC treats dental emergencies, and we always work hard to see you as soon as possible.
A dental emergency can mean many things, including:
- Toothache
- Severe tooth sensitivity
- Jaw pain
- Jaw swelling
- Face swelling
- Broken or lost tooth
- Broken or lost restoration
- Soft tissue injury
Our guiding philosophy is that if a dental issue causes you pain or puts your health at risk, we think of it as a dental emergency.
If you have a dental emergency in Pascoe Vale, VIC—or if you are not sure—we encourage you to contact a member of our dental team. We will consider your symptoms and make the proper recommendation—whether to see the dentist immediately or wait a day or so.
If we recommend you come into our dental clinic, you can expect prompt care and thorough evaluation. We will set to work making sure you’re relaxed as well.
The team at Lumino Smiles Dental looks forward to easing your pain and restoring your oral health. For emergency dentistry, we welcome your call.
If you have a knocked-out tooth, we encourage you to call our emergency dentist at Lumino Smiles Dental immediately. Our dentists, Dr Amir and Dr Valerie, are highly skilled and experienced in handling various dental emergencies, including avulsed teeth. We can quickly relieve your pain and discomfort, and we will provide you with the urgent dentistry you need to protect your smile.
In the meantime, do not touch the dislodged tooth's root; only touch the crown (the visible part that peeks out of your gums). Gently rinse the tooth to remove dirt, debris or blood, and either try to carefully place it back in the socket or place it in a cup of water, milk or your saliva. Bring the tooth with you to your emergency dental appointment, and our team will help you get your smile back on track.
Emergency Dentistry in Pascoe Vale, VIC
A dislodged tooth is a severe dental concern that requires immediate treatment from your dentist. Our dental team will do everything we can to save your natural tooth, but sometimes, this is not possible. If the natural tooth is unsalvageable, we can provide you with various tooth replacement options that look, feel, and function like natural teeth.
If you're experiencing a dental emergency or have a knocked-out tooth, we invite you to contact us for urgent treatment.
A toothache is a red flag that something could be going on inside your mouth, but it isn’t always a dental emergency. Sometimes it’s difficult to know whether you should contact your Pascoe Vale dentist or wait to see what happens.
If you’re unsure, we recommend calling our clinic for advice because tooth pain could be an indication of a serious infection.
When Is a Toothache a Dental Emergency?
If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, you should contact our dental clinic right away for an emergency appointment:
- Severe tooth pain that doesn’t subside when you take over-the-counter medications and affects your ability to sleep or eat is a dental emergency.
- A fever, swollen gums or a bad taste in your mouth are all signs of a possible infection.
- A trauma, such as a knocked-out tooth, broken tooth or severely cracked tooth, accompanied by pain, should not be ignored.
- A lost crown or filling that causes discomfort is worthy of a call to our dental clinic.
When Can a Toothache Wait?
If you’re experiencing mild sensitivity when you drink something hot or cold, and the discomfort isn’t constant, it may not be an emergency. Also, if you get food stuck between your teeth and it causes some discomfort, try to use floss to dislodge the food.
Need Emergency Dental Care in Pascoe Vale, VIC?
If you have a question about your oral health, or if you’d like to arrange an emergency appointment with our dental team, we will happily assist you! At Lumino Smiles, we’ll do our best to see you the same day you call.
Feel free to call us on (03) 9300 1061 for more information or to book a visit.