Renew Dental, a dentist in Winnipeg’s Bridgwater neighborhood, has published an updated emergency dental care guide to help Winnipeg residents decide what to do when a tooth is broken or knocked out, when same-day dental care is needed and when a hospital is the safer choice. The clinic is at 405 Centre Street, Unit 1, Winnipeg, MB R3Y 2C7.
What is a dental emergency?
Renew Dental, a dentist in Winnipeg, at 405 Centre Street, Unit 1, Winnipeg, MB
The guide defines a dental emergency as any problem with the teeth, gums or mouth that needs prompt attention to relieve severe pain, control bleeding, treat infection or prevent further damage. Common examples include a severe toothache, a chipped, cracked or broken tooth, a knocked-out tooth, a lost filling or crown, a dental abscess or swelling, and injuries to the lips, gums or cheeks.
Can patients see an emergency dentist in Winnipeg on the same day?
Yes. Renew Dental offers same-day emergency dental appointments in Winnipeg during office hours: Monday and Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The guide advises patients with an urgent problem to phone a dental office rather than send an online form.
What should patients do if a tooth is knocked out?
The guide advises holding a knocked-out permanent tooth by the crown, not the root, and rinsing it gently with milk or saline if it is dirty. If it slides back into the socket easily, it should be held in place. If not, it should be kept moist in milk and the patient should see a dentist immediately. A knocked-out baby tooth should not be put back.
When should patients go to a hospital instead?
The guide advises calling 911 or going to the nearest emergency department for severe facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or rapidly spreading facial swelling with fever.
Can a broken tooth or lost crown be fixed in one visit?
Often, yes. Renew Dental makes same-day crowns in Winnipeg with CEREC technology, so a damaged tooth can be fitted with a porcelain or zirconia crown in one appointment instead of two visits.
About Renew Dental
Renew Dental is a dentist in Winnipeg at 405 Centre Street, Unit 1, Winnipeg, MB R3Y 2C7, serving Bridgwater, Waverley West and St. Vital. Led by owner Dr. Bryan DiMarco, DMD, with Dr. Emma Mutcher, DDS, and Dr. Asif Meghani, DDS, the clinic provides family, emergency, restorative and cosmetic dentistry, including same-day crowns and teeth whitening in Winnipeg. Phone: (204) 817-6768.
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