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Emergency Dentistry for Rivergrove Residents

After a fall, a collision or a game gone wrong, a knocked-out adult tooth needs care immediately. Pick it up by the crown, keep it moist and phone us.

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Adult dental injuries

The First Moments After a Tooth Is Knocked Out or Shifted

One second you were on the ice, on a ladder or going around a corner too fast. The next you are tasting blood and running your tongue across a gap. Rivergrove adults who end up in this situation often worry first about how it looks, and only later about whether the tooth can be saved.

An adult tooth may sometimes be replanted, and how quickly you act is part of what makes that possible. Teeth that are loose or pushed out of place also need to be seen. Once you are sure there is no medical emergency, phone Winnipeg North Dental so that we can advise you and judge how soon you should come to our Winnipeg clinic.

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Medical check first

Head and facial injuries can involve more than teeth, so rule out anything that needs 911.

Handle with care

Touching only the chewing end of a knocked-out tooth helps protect its root.

Treat the clock as a factor

With a tooth out of its socket, time matters, so do not put off the phone call.

Injury by injury

Sorting out what the blow did to your tooth.

A hit to the mouth can do several kinds of damage. Knowing which one you are dealing with will help you describe it when you call.

Completely knocked out

If you have the tooth, how you treat it in the next little while matters. Get in touch with a dentist immediately.

  • Lift it by the crown and avoid touching the root.
  • Give it a gentle rinse if it is dirty, with no scrubbing.
  • Carry it in milk or tooth-preservation solution so that it does not dry out.

Loose, displaced or broken

A tooth still in your mouth can have taken real damage, even if the visible signs look minor.

  • Report any tooth that wobbles or sits in a new position.
  • Save broken fragments and stay off that side when chewing.
  • Use a cool compress on the outside of your face if swelling begins.

Before thinking about the tooth, consider the rest of you. Serious facial injury, loss of consciousness, uncontrolled bleeding, severe facial swelling and any difficulty breathing or swallowing need 911 or emergency medical care first.

After the injury

What the dentist does with an injured tooth.

Trauma visits move according to what the injury has done, so the steps below may overlap. Their shared purpose is to protect what can be protected.

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  1. 01

    Reviewing the accident

    How did it happen, when was it and what have you felt since? Bring up any blow to your head or jaw as well.

  2. 02

    Examining for hidden damage

    Your dentist checks the injured teeth and surrounding tissue, and may use X-rays to look at what cannot be seen from outside.

  3. 03

    Stabilizing and protecting

    Where the situation allows, a loose or displaced tooth is stabilized, and sharp edges and discomfort are handled.

  4. 04

    Mapping the next stages

    Injured teeth may need further treatment later on. The diagnosis, the options and any separate appointment for definitive care are all laid out for you.

In your hurry out the door

What to grab after an accident.

Getting care comes first, and a missing document should not slow you down. If somebody is able to help you collect a few things, here is what would be useful.

Even if you could not find the missing tooth, please still call. The injured area deserves a look, and your options can be explained at your assessment.

Quick grab list

  • The tooth or tooth pieces, stored as described on this page.
  • ID, and your plan or CDCP details.
  • Any medicines you take, and allergies you have.
  • Details of the accident, particularly the time it happened.
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Where your assessment and any treatment would take place.

A shock to the system

Injuries can rattle you more than you expect.

Being shaken up after a fall or collision is normal, and worry about a visible gap is reasonable too. You can take a moment to tell us how you are coping before getting into the details.

Concern about your smile

Tell your dentist how much a change in appearance matters to you, as it is a legitimate part of planning.

Other sore spots

Mention any tenderness in your lips, jaw or face, even if you came in only for the tooth.

Details you may need later

If the accident involved someone else or an insurance claim, you might ask what information about your visit can be provided.

Weeks down the line

An injured tooth may have more to say later.

Some consequences of trauma do not show up right away. Ask what to look out for, how the tooth will be reassessed and which symptoms should bring you back sooner.

01

Keep an eye on it

Any new pain, swelling or change in how the tooth looks or feels should be reported to the clinic.

02

Treating the inside of the tooth

Trauma can affect the tissue inside a tooth, and root canal therapy may come up if there are signs of inflammation or infection.

03

If the tooth cannot stay

When a tooth is lost or cannot be predictably kept, your dentist can walk you through the ways it could be replaced.

A tooth changed colour or started hurting after the accident? Let us know by phone.

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Where Injured Teeth Are Assessed

Rivergrove falls within north Winnipeg, and dental care for your injury would take place at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB. Hours are posted on our contact page.

A new injury is never a matter for the form, which cannot hold a time or put you in touch with anyone immediately. Please ring (204) 338-3003 and tell us what happened.

Questions about coverage?

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Helpful details about emergency dentistry in Rivergrove.

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Can a knocked-out adult tooth be put back?

Sometimes, and speed is important. Hold the tooth by its crown, keep it in milk or preservation solution, and contact a dentist immediately to find out what can be done.

What if I cannot find the tooth?

Phone the clinic anyway and explain what happened. The dentist still needs to assess the injured area, and treatment options for a missing tooth can be discussed later.

My tooth is loose after a hit but still in place. Is that an emergency?

A loose or displaced adult tooth is on our list of concerns that should not wait. Call and describe how it moves and how it feels, and try not to chew with it.

Should I go to the emergency room or the dentist after a fall?

Head to emergency medical care for serious facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness or trouble breathing or swallowing. Dental treatment can follow once those immediate risks have been addressed.

How would a lost tooth be replaced?

Options can include an implant, a bridge or a denture, depending on your assessment. The dentist can explain which of them may suit you when the time comes.

Can Rivergrove residents call right after an injury?

That is exactly what we recommend. Ring (204) 338-3003 as soon as you can, tell us what happened and listen for advice about whether to come in and when.

Do not wait on an injured tooth

Save the tooth, then call the clinic.

Fresh injuries should be phoned in, not submitted online. A form request suits an older, settled problem that you want checked, and the clinic will contact you about a time.

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