A dental emergency in Gatineau?
Severe pain, a broken tooth, an abscess, an infection or a dental injury? Some situations call for a prompt assessment in order to determine the cause of the problem and the care required.
At Centre dentaire Vadeboncoeur in Gatineau, dental emergencies are handled promptly during our opening hours.
Contact our team as soon as possible. We will ask you a few questions about your situation in order to guide you and plan your care. We return calls the same day, according to our regular office hours.
We are here to help.
Toothache and severe tooth pain
Do not wait for the pain to get worse
Tooth pain can appear suddenly or build up gradually. It may be constant, occur when you eat, or come with sensitivity to hot and cold.
Severe tooth pain can have different causes: deep decay, inflammation, infection, a cracked tooth or another problem that requires an examination.
The dentist’s role is first to identify the source of the pain in order to determine the appropriate treatment.
If you have severe or persistent tooth pain in Gatineau, contact our team.
Dental infection and abscess
A dental infection can develop inside a tooth or in the tissues surrounding it.
A dental infection requires an assessment in order to identify the cause and determine the appropriate treatment.
If you think you have a dental abscess or infection, contact our team promptly.
An abscess may come with:
- Severe or throbbing pain
- Sensitivity when chewing
- Swelling of the gum or the face
- A bad taste in the mouth
- Marked sensitivity in one tooth
- Fever or general malaise in some situations
Broken or fractured tooth
A tooth can break or crack following an impact, while eating something hard, or simply because it was already weakened.
Even when a broken tooth does not immediately cause significant pain, it is better to have it assessed.
Depending on the extent of the fracture and the condition of the tooth, different solutions can be considered to repair it or, when possible, to preserve it.
Avoid chewing on the affected tooth and contact our team to have the situation assessed.
Dental trauma
A blow to the mouth or to a tooth?
A fall, an accident or an impact during a sporting activity can cause dental trauma.
A tooth may be broken, displaced, become loose or, in some situations, be knocked out completely.
Time can matter in certain traumatic emergencies.
If a permanent tooth has been knocked out completely
Handle it by the crown, the part of the tooth normally visible, and avoid touching the root. If it is dirty, rinse it gently without scrubbing. If possible, put it gently back in place. Otherwise, keep it in milk and contact a dental clinic immediately.
What should you do when you have a dental emergency?
Call us
The first step is simple: call us.
Describe the situation
Tell us what happened, where you feel the pain, how long it has been going on and any other symptoms you notice. This will help our team better understand your situation and tell you what the next steps are.
Prompt care
Dental emergencies are handled promptly during our opening hours. The purpose of the emergency consultation is to assess the situation, establish a diagnosis and determine the care needed to treat the problem.
Frequently asked questions about dental emergencies
Need an emergency dentist in Gatineau?
Severe tooth pain, an infection, an abscess, a fracture, a broken tooth or an injury can happen when you least expect it. At Centre dentaire Vadeboncoeur in Gatineau, our team is here to assess the situation and determine the care you need. Dental emergencies are handled the same day during our opening hours.
Do not wait for the pain to get worse before contacting us.