Get Out Of Pain With Emergency Dentistry At Image Dental Care

Dental pain or trauma never comes at a convenient time. Whether your child chips a tooth, you wake up with a severe toothache, or your mouth is bleeding before a big event, knowing where to turn can make all the difference. At Image Dental Care in Red Deer, AB, our caring emergency dentists are ready to help fast. We offer same-day care and explain everything so you feel supported and respected.

We know that facing a dental emergency is stressful. Our soothing team is here to restore your health and confidence as quickly and comfortably as possible, with gentle emergency dentistry for all ages.

What Is Emergency Dentistry?

Emergency dentistry in Red Deer means you never have to wait or suffer through dental pain alone. We provide immediate, personalized help for urgent oral health problems, including:

• Sudden or severe toothaches
• Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek
• Broken Braces and Wires
• Possible broken jaw
• Broken teeth
• Knocked-out permanent teeth

If your dental pain, bleeding, or injury can’t wait for a routine visit, it’s a dental emergency – call us right away. Our Red Deer team is ready to listen, advise, and see you as soon as possible, seven days a week!

What to Do in a Dental Emergency

Stay calm and call our office immediately. If you’re not sure your situation is an emergency, we’ll talk you through what to do next. Our experienced team can answer your questions, offer tips, and schedule your emergency appointment the same day!

Some tips for the most common dental emergencies:

• Knocked-Out Tooth:
  If the knocked-out tooth is an adult (or permanent) tooth, our dentist in Red Deer may be able to put it back within 10 minutes. It has a fair chance of taking root again. After one hour, the chances are poor. In the meantime, clean the tooth if needed with a gentle rinse in cool water; do not scrub it or use soap. Once clean, gently place the tooth back in its place (the socket) and hold it there with clean gauze or a washcloth. If this isn’t possible, or if there’s a chance that the tooth might be swallowed, put it in a container of cold milk.
• Severe Toothache: Call us immediately if you have constant or severe mouth pain. Tell us your symptoms, and we can advise on pain management or prescribe medication. Never place pills directly on a sore tooth. Only take antibiotics if there's a fever or visible facial swelling. Also, avoid putting heat (like a heating pad or hot water bottle) on your jaw, as it can actually make the pain worse.
• Badly Bitten Lip or Tongue: If your lip or tongue is bleeding, apply pressure with a clean cloth. For a swollen lip, use an ice pack to reduce the swelling. Head to the hospital immediately if the bleeding doesn't stop.

Something Stuck Between Teeth: First, use dental floss to gently and carefully remove any debris. Avoid using sharp objects like pins, as they can injure your gums or scratch your teeth. If the object is still stuck, see our dentist.

How Emergency Dentistry at Image Dental Care Helps

Dental emergencies can be daunting, but you’re not alone. Here’s how our emergency dentistry in Red Deer is designed to support you and your family:

• Fast, Flexible Appointments: We’re open 7 days a week with early morning and evening visits, offer same-day emergency care and provide a wide range of customized services. 

• Compassionate, Non-Judgmental Care: Dental injuries, anxiety, or even embarrassment about a broken tooth – we treat every patient with dignity and understanding. You’ll never feel rushed or judged.

• Support for Anxious Patients: At Image Dental Care, we proudly offer nitrous oxide sedation and oral sedation to support patients with dental fears or anxieties or those undergoing long or multiple procedures.

• Trusted Technology & Comfort: Our dentist in Red Deer utilizes digital X-rays, CBCT scanners, airflow technology and numbing reversal agent.
• Insurance Guidance & Direct Billing: We help maximize your insurance and are a Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) office. Our team is also happy to direct bill your provider on your behalf! 

Smart Tips: Preventing Dental Emergencies at Home

While accidents happen, you can minimize the risk of injury to your teeth and gums. You might be surprised by how common habits and certain foods can put your teeth in danger. Here are some things to avoid:

• Biting ice. The combination of extreme cold and hardness can easily crack or break your teeth, as well as any dental work you have.
• Eating hard foods too quickly. Be careful with treats like popcorn, hard candy, peanut brittle, and shelled nuts. Eating them slowly can help prevent a chipped tooth.
• Using your teeth as tools. Let scissors do the work of cutting tape and opening packages. Avoid the habit of lifting or holding things with your mouth.
• Playing sports without a mouthguard. A mouthguard is essential for contact sports. It absorbs shock and protects your teeth from injury. Ask our dentist in Red Deer about our customized mouthguards and how they’re designed to safeguard your smile/

These small habits can help keep your smile safe and prevent avoidable emergencies!

Who Is a Candidate for Emergency Dentistry?

Emergency dental care is for anyone of any age facing sudden pain, trauma, or oral health concerns that can’t wait. At Image Dental Care, we welcome and treat:

1. Children:
   Kids are prone to slips, falls, and playground accidents. Knocked-out baby teeth, bleeding after a baby tooth falls out, chipped permanent teeth, or cut or bleeding lips or cheeks from sports or rough play all need prompt attention. We provide reassuring emergency care to help little ones recover comfortably and quickly.
2. Teens:
   Active lifestyles and sports can make dental injuries common for teenagers. Broken braces, wisdom tooth pain, or facial injuries all qualify as emergencies. Our team addresses discomfort fast so teens can get back to school, sports, and life with confidence.
3. Adults:
   Sudden toothaches, cracked teeth from eating, broken wires or oral bleeding are common reasons adults need urgent care. Whether you’re facing pain at work, on the weekend, or before an important event, we’re here with same-day solutions and compassionate care.
4. Seniors:
   Older adults may face dental emergencies related to crowns, bridges, dentures, or underlying health conditions. Sudden swelling, bleeding, tooth pain or infection risk all require immediate evaluation to protect both oral and overall health. We offer soothing approaches personalized for seniors’ needs.

Who Is a Candidate for Emergency Dentistry?

When a dental emergency strikes, misinformation can add to your worry. At Image Dental Care, we want you to have confidence in your care, so let’s set the record straight on some common myths:

• Myth #1: “Emergency dental care is only for major accidents.”
  Fact: Emergency dentistry covers a wide range of problems. While severe situations certainly qualify as emergencies, other less dramatic issues may also require urgent attention. If your ability to eat, sleep, or function is affected, you deserve urgent care.
• Myth #2: “Emergency visits will always be painful or stressful.”
  Fact: Worries about cost can often prevent people from getting emergency dental care. The long-term cost of ignoring a dental emergency can be far greater than the cost of emergency care now. Postponing care can lead to more severe problems and more expensive procedures.
• Myth #3: “Dental emergencies are rare.”
  Fact: According to the Canadian Dental Association, dental emergencies are a common occurrence in Canada, often stemming from accidents, sports injuries, advanced decay, or infections. Taking swift action significantly increases the chance of saving a tooth and preventing the need for more extensive, costly treatment down the line.

Ready for Relief? Book Your Emergency Dentistry Visit Today

Don’t wait in pain – get prompt, empathetic emergency dentistry in Red Deer, AB, at Image Dental Care. Call us ASAP so you can get back to living, smiling, and feeling confident about your smile!