When moments matter: Dentist office in Langley, Brookswoodresolves emergencies swiftly

There are generally two categories of emergencies that Smile365 Dental treats outside of “regular” office hours:

• Dental injuries sustained while playing sports or as the result of other accidents (such as falls)
• Pain and trauma associated with (usually) chronic dental and periodontal conditions, such as caries (decay) and gum disease

Regardless of need, our emergency dentist, Dr. Harpreet Aulakh, makes every effort to resolve dental problems the same day they arise or you contact us. You can trust our office in Langley, proudly serving Brookswood, to be responsive and to handle your unique and stressful situation with the utmost professionalism and personalised care.

InjuriesAlong with her team, Dr. Aulakh has successfully treated patients with badly broken, even knocked-out teeth. Fractured or broken teeth can often be saved. Depending on the extent of the break, root canal treatment may be necessary to restore the tooth’s integrity and address damage deep within the innermost tissue of the tooth. Smaller fractures may be treated with restorative options such as tooth-coloured fillings.

Moments matter when it comes to teeth that have been forcibly knocked from their sockets. The Canadian Dental Association reports that, after two hours, the odds of “re-rooting” your natural tooth in its socket are “poor.” There are some things you can do to increase the chances of successfully securing the tooth. Before you visit Dr. Aulakh, place the tooth in a container filled with milk. This is an excellent option for teeth that are not clean or cannot be placed back into the socket (and may be swallowed). This household grocery item contains proteins that prevent cells from the root’s surfaces from swelling up and bursting. In turn, it helps preserve these tissue attachments, which are key to the successful placement of the dislodged tooth. For this reason, the tooth should only be handled by the crown and not the root.

These types of injuries are often preventable. We are happy to discuss customised mouthguards with you or your child.

Oral disease

What starts as bleeding when you brush or floss and intermittent tenderness can escalate into intense, persistent pain and swelling that interferes with your ability to eat and sleep. This process describes how gum inflammation can progress to advanced gum disease (periodontitis) without routine care and proper, prompt intervention.

Likewise, dental decay can erode the tooth from the outside inward. Damage to the innermost pulp tissue can produce extreme pain. Patients may also be vulnerable to oral infections, such as abscesses. An abscess may appear as a pus-filled bump. Swelling can also spread to other parts of your face, even to your body. These infections can be quite serious. Contact us immediately at (604) 409-8660 if any of these conditions are suspected. And, of course, services such as professional cleanings at our office can prevent the need for emergency care and associated trauma caused by untreated conditions.