Connolly Dental Boutique, a dental clinic in Perth offering general, cosmetic and emergency dental care, advises patients on steps they can take to relieve or avoid worsening their pain in the event of a dental emergency.
According to the clinic’s senior dentist, Dr. Lily Taheri, the first step to take when you start having bad toothaches is to find a competent and well-rated dental clinic near you and take immediate an appointment. There is no guarantee that the pain will subside on its own, if ever. Booking a slot with their regular dentist or family dental provider ensures that the patient can seek professional help when it becomes available. Getting a dental appointment also assures the patient that if the pain they are experiencing is a symptom of a larger and more complicated dental health issue, a dentist will be able to advise them on time before the dental problem gets worse. . Readers looking for an emergency dentist in Perth can always contact and request an appointment at Connolly Dental Boutique, where Dr Lily Taheri and her team help patients with all aspects of their oral health.
However, dental pain can be severely debilitating as it renders a person unable to perform basic tasks due to general discomfort and occasional tugging which can leave them completely disoriented. It therefore becomes important to have basic knowledge about emergency dental care which can be administered with household items or over-the-counter medications that can help ease the pain until a qualified and experienced dentist can diagnose the root cause.
Dr. Taheri explains how to determine what constitutes a regular dental appointment and what is considered an emergency, saying, “Toothache that lasts more than 2 days is a clear indication that your dental problem is not something serious. insignificant that will resolve itself and you must make an appointment with a dentist. Whether you visit a dentist or go to the emergency room depends on several factors. According to Australian dental guidelines, if the toothache is persistent and resistant to painkillers, if you have a fever, if you feel pain when biting into food, if you have red gums, if you have a bad taste in the mouth or if your cheek or jaw is swollen, regular dental appointments are recommended. However, if the area around your eyes or neck is swollen, or there is swelling in your mouth or neck that makes it hard to breathe, swallow, or speak, your toothache is the lesser of your worries and is just a manifestation of a bigger problem, justifying you going to the emergency department and not waiting for a regular dental appointment.
Dr. Taheri then goes on to talk about the steps one can take to deal with emergency dental pain saying, “If you have already made an appointment and have to wait, there are a few simple steps you can take to relieve pain if it becomes unbearable. Take painkillers, such as ibuprofen or paracetamol on the recommendation of a pharmacist. However, children under 16 should not take aspirin. You can also try rinsing your mouth with salt water. Your local pharmacy or supermarket may also have a painkiller gel that might be effective for your toothache. When it comes to eating food, choose to eat soft foods, like yogurt or scrambled eggs, and try to avoid chewing with the sore tooth or it will lead to even more severe pain. Be sure to avoid eating sugary, very hot or very cold foods, as sugar consumption can increase bacteria in the mouth and worsen cavities, while rapid changes in temperature can upset already disrupted nerve endings. Avoid smoking as it can make some dental problems worse. Finally, if you are in Perth, call Connolly Dental Boutique emergency dentist on (08) 9300 1122.”
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For more information about Connolly Dental Boutique, contact the company here:
Connolly Dental Shop
Doctor Lily Taheri
08 9300 1122
[email protected]
Shop 4/1 Glenelg Pl, Connolly WA 6027
