Time being an essential element in dental care, some issues can hold until your periodic dental appointment; others ask to be dealt with immediately. Yet, how do you distinguish when to call on your regular dentist or seek help from an emergency dentist?
Making you realize some of the key differences between the two types of dental services can help you act fast and correctly in a dental emergency. Sudden toothaches, chipped teeth, and teeth getting knocked out: you might save the tooth by splinting it because of knowing who to call and when.
If you ever are in Edmonton and feel the need for reliable, quick, and thorough care, Mainstreet Dental Clinic offers general dentistry and emergency dental treatment services 24 hours a day.
So let us look at what differentiates emergency dentistry from common dental care, some of the usual emergencies, and how it is that Mainstreet Dental Clinic is there for you at any time, day or night.
What Is a Regular Dentist?
A general dentist is a dentist who typically performs routine procedures as well as preventive dental care. They look after the health of the patient’s dentition and gums for a more extended period.
Service Offerings of General Dentists
- Cleaning and scheduled checkupdays
- X-raying and dental examining
- Fillings and cavity treatment
- Preventive procedures (the application of fluoride, placing sealants)
- Whitening of teeth and other cosmetic treatments
- Root canals (unless it is an emergency)
- Basic extractions
- Fillings, crowns, and bridges
- Consultations and treatment planning
What Is an Emergency Dentist?
Emergency dentists treat urgent dental problems that cannot afford to wait to be seen by appointment dates.Pain relief and interventions to keep a tooth alive tend to be prioritized-update of emergency procedures.
Emergency Dentist Services
- Extreme pain relief
- Repair of worn-out, chipped, or fractured teeth
- Reimplanting knocked-out teeth
- Emergency tooth extraction
- Treatment for abscesses (inflammation of gums, infection)
- Repair of lost or broken fillings, crowns, or bridges
- Treatment for dental trauma caused by accidents
- Emergency root canal therapies
- Control of bleeding from the mouth or gums
It remains a 24-hour emergency dental clinic in Edmonton, giving you some peace of mind in case dental issues arise during any time of the night or day.
When Should You See an Emergency Dentist?
Here are some of the typical events that require emergency dental care:
1. Severe Toothache
Pain is a sign that the pain must be there all along. Maybe the pain came intermittently before, but now it is constant, throbbing, or once the pain gets too intense, it prevents eating, sleeping, or concentrating. This pain is a major symptom of an infection or even a nerve damage within the tooth.
2. Tooth knocked out
Time is of the essence. An adult tooth that has been knocked out can sometimes be put back within 30 to 60 minutes, so long as an emergency dentist is sought with haste.
3. Chipped and Cracked Teeth
The crack or break may expose the nerve and therefore the chances of infection increase. An emergency repair can restore function and aesthetics.
4. Swelling or Abscess
The swelling of cheeks, gums, or jawlines indicates infection. Dental abscesses may render life-threatening should they be left untreated in time.
5. Mouth Bleeding
Bleeding after trauma, or following a dental procedure, which does not stop after applying pressure, should be evaluated urgently.
6. Lost or Broken Filling or Crown
While sometimes not very painful, a lost restoration leaves the tooth open for being damaged or infected.
If you come through any of these situations in Edmonton, Mainstreet Dental Clinic’s emergency dentistry teams are there for you every day, all the time.
How Mainstreet Dental Clinic Serves Edmonton
We aim to serve both preventive and urgent dental patients under a single roof.
24-Hour Emergency Dental Clinic in Edmonton
It is a known fact that dental emergencies can happen any time, and they may not observe any conventional office hours approach. Hence, we maintain an emergency dental setup providing:
- 24-7 emergency dental service in Edmonton
- Management of acute pain
- Extractions, root canals, and restorations done on the same day
- Dental injury and trauma cases treated
Full-Service General Dentistry
Need cleaning, filling, or creating a plan for an entirely new smile? We provide all services that one would expect from an average dental center:
- Regular exams and digital X-rays
- Cleanings and fluoride applications
- Fillings, crowns, bridges
- Cosmetic dentistry (bleaching, veneers)
- Restorative Dentistry solutions
What Makes Mainstreet Dental Clinic Stand Out?
- Experienced Team
Our dentists and their assistants receive training for such things as emergency care as well as long-term oral care, so you are guaranteed to receive expert care in any situation.
- Fast and Flexible
Treatments on emergencies at nights and weekends? No problem. Emergency dentistry is provided 24-7 and flexible appointment schedules are available for general appointments.
- Comprehensive Care
We take care of your entire dental health under one roof from cleanings to complex restorations here in Edmonton.
- Easy Booking
You can use our online booking platform or simply call us to book an appointment, be it for an emergency or for general dental care.
Call +1 (780) 461-3500 to schedule or to speak with our emergency team.
What to Expect During an Emergency Dental Visit
If never having visited an emergency dentist before, an outline of the usual things that happen at Mainstreet Dental Clinic goes as:
- Immediate Triage – We prioritize your urgent needs as soon as you arrive, depending on your condition.
- Pain Relief – Our first goal is to stop pain and discomfort.
- Diagnosis – We identify the cause using digital imaging and observation.
- Treatment Plan – We proceed with immediate treatment and discuss long-term care options with you.
- Follow-Up – Follow-up visits for more complicated treatments are scheduled.
The major difference most people will consider between normal day-time dentists and emergency dentists can be the urgency and timing. Once you have assessed the type of care that you want, move on the double to save your teeth from pain, and from having to pay for an expensive complication.
Be it for a family-friendly general dentist or an emergency during the treatment of a dental crisis, Mainstreet Dental Clinic is waiting to take care of you.
FAQs: Emergency vs. Regular Dental Visits
Q: How do I actually know if my problem is an emergency?
A: With intense pain or loss of a tooth or for swelling/bleeding inside the oral cavity, relative emergency arises. Call us now.
Q: Can I just walk in if I need emergency care?
A: Yes, but walk-in patients are normally attended to last. Either way, we recommend calling first for quicker attention.
Q: Does insurance cover such emergency dental services?
A: Almost every insurance covers emergency dental services. We can confirm the coverage with you-and provide direct billing services to you.
Q: Can I convert my emergency treatment into a regular treatment with the same Dentist?
A: Indeed! Emergency Dental Care is basically our speciality; but we do offer long-term care and upkeep once your emergency is treated.