{"id":602,"date":"2019-09-18T09:52:36","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T08:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/?p=602"},"modified":"2019-10-03T09:54:36","modified_gmt":"2019-10-03T08:54:36","slug":"prepare-for-the-worst-by-finding-an-emergency-dentist-you-can-trust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/prepare-for-the-worst-by-finding-an-emergency-dentist-you-can-trust\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepare for the worst by finding an emergency dentist you can trust"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For some, going to the dentist for a\nstraightforward routine appointment can be nerve-racking. If you\u2019re like this,\nwe can fully empathise with the additional stress or  panic you might feel about having an\nunexpected dental emergency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Scrambling to find a dentist in Mackay<\/a> is\nstressful, especially when your issue needs urgent and immediate attention. It\nis also a challenge to find a practice that offers quality treatments and which\ncan see you at such short notice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So how do you find a 24-hour dentist or a dental practice offering same-day, emergency appointments?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are in luck – our dental team are trained for\nemergency dental services of all kinds and can attend to your problem promptly.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In\nthese high-stress situations, we know that time is of the essence.  We will strive to see you as soon as possible\nand provide you with quality service in a relaxing environment. We want you to\nfeel assured you are in the best hands possible at Northern Beaches Dental<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you know if your dental problem is serious?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

People often do not know what constitutes a\ndental emergency. In people\u2019s minds tt\u2019s not usually as clear cut as other\nmedical emergencies are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, a severe dental issue that is left\nuntreated can lead to permanent damage which negatively impact your way of\nlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So when should you see your dentist in Mackay<\/strong>? We advise\nyou to come and see us if you have been in an accident where your mouth has\nbeen in any way affected.  This includes\nsports-related injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your tooth is broken, seriously chipped, loose\nor has fallen out completely, it is recommended that you make an appointment\nwith our dentist. Any injury that puts your tooth or teeth at risk requires\nurgent medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Severe pain, that is not an ordinary toothache,\nshould not be ignored as it could be a symptom of an infected tooth. Worst-case\nscenarios for unrelenting pain is to extract the tooth or having undergo an\nemergency root canal surgery to save the tooth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bleeding from your gums or inexplicable bleeding\nis not normal. Gums that bleed easily point to gingivitis, a progressive gum\ndisease that if left untreated, advances to advanced periodontitis that causes\nsignificant bone loss.  If you experience\neither, it\u2019s recommended to see your dentist as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What should I do if I can’t find an open dental practice in my area?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the incident occurs outside of regular\nbusiness hours, phone your local dentist in Mackay<\/strong>\nand listen to the out of hours voice recording. \nYou will be provided with a number for an on-call dentist who typically\ncharges a call-out fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will also be provided with the contact\ndetails and address of the nearest medical centre where you can\npotentially  be seen by a hospital\ndentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facing a dental emergency and do not know what to\ndo? Start by phoning our practice and leave the rest to us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All treatment carries risks. Individual\nconsultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the\ntreatment is right for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For some, going to the dentist for a straightforward routine appointment can be nerve-racking. If you\u2019re like this, we can fully empathise with the additional stress or  panic you might feel about having an unexpected dental emergency. Scrambling to find a dentist in Mackay is stressful, especially when your issue needs urgent and immediate attention. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/602"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=602"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/602\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":604,"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/602\/revisions\/604"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=602"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=602"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/northernbeachesdental.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}