Your dentist is an important part of your regular health regimen and a regularly scheduled appointment should rarely, if ever, be pushed back. Despite COVID-19 restrictions being loosened across much of Australia, many people are still putting off visiting their dentist due to ongoing fears of healthcare professionals. There are myriad reasons why this doesn’t make sense, but at the same time, it is understandable that people are apprehensive considering how dangerous COVID-19 can be.…
No one is immune to dental emergencies—they can happen to anyone at any time. If you ever face a dental emergency, it’s crucial that you visit an emergency dentist as soon as possible. The dentist will provide a temporary remedy to ease your pain and/or prevent the escalation of your injury as you wait to see your regular dentist for a permanent solution.
There are many situations that constitute a dental emergency.…
If you chip a tooth, is it a dental emergency? The answer is, “maybe.” Even when it’s not a matter that requires immediate attention, you will still need to have the tooth inspected, but there are times when a chipped tooth warrants a visit to an emergency dentist. So how can you tell the difference?
Is It a Mystery?
You might know the precise moment you chip your tooth, especially if it happens while you’re eating or you’re involved in an accident.…