TOOTHACHE

Toothache can range from a mild ache to a severe throb depending on the cause of the toothache, the state of your immune system and how long your tooth has been infected. Dental pain can be triggered by dentine exposure, dental caries, dental trauma or gum (periodontal) disease.

If you have toothache after business hours try following one of these recommendations:

• Pain relief – Take a combination of Ibuprofen (Nurofen) and Paracetamol (Panadol) or Ibuprofen and Panadiene. Try take each medication 3 hours apart to allow the second medication to peak while the first medication is tapering away (the blanket effect). Ensure you take no more than the recommended dosages.
• Home remedies – visit Filling Gaps for tips and ideas

If you are experiencing severe toothache over the weekend please contact Tauranga’s emergency dentist on 07 571 1230.

DENTAL ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES

Call us immediately for emergency dental care. Some dental accidents need to be treated as soon as possible to help save the teeth.

ACC is available for dental accidents. We will ask you to complete an ACC form when you arrive and take the necessary x-rays and photos that ACC requires. Generally minor repairs or emergency dental treatment can be completed at your first visit, however for complex treatment we will need to apply to ACC for prior approval. ACC does not fully cover all treatment costs but you will be advised what your co-payment will be.

KNOCKED YOUR TOOTH RIGHT OUT

Pick it up by the crown (the top of the tooth we see in our smile). Try not to touch the root. If it is clean, put it back into the socket and call us immediately. It if is dirty, rinse it but do not scrub it or put it in alcohol to clean.

If you can’t put it back in, place it in some milk or in your cheek and call us straight away. Remember to bring the tooth with you.

FOR EMERGENCY DENTAL CARE

Tooth Fairy Dental’s emergency dental contact number: 07 575 6278
Tauranga dentist emergency contact number on weekends: 07 571 1230