Emergency Dentistry in West Perth, WA

A dental emergency could have you feeling overwhelmed, so it’s important to have a dental surgery you rely on when you need it most.

Dr Matthew Kinsella and his team make emergency patients a priority at our West Perth dental clinic. We will see you the same day, if possible, and we strive to provide you with prompt, stress-free relief. We look forward to helping you get the treatment you require and welcoming you to our practice.

Understanding how to handle a tooth emergency and having a dental clinic you trust can make all the difference in a stressful situation. Read on to learn more about how our team helps patients in emergencies, and we'll also mention some steps you can take to protect your dental health and even prevent some dental emergencies.

• Common Dental Emergencies We Handle
• Emergency Treatment We Provide
• What to Expect at Your Emergency Dental Appointment
• Solutions for Tooth Loss Following Extraction
• How You Might Avoid Dental Emergencies

Common Dental Emergencies We Handle

Dr Kinsella and his team are well-equipped to resolve most dental emergencies. His kind and gentle demeanour and his friendly team will help you feel right at ease. Even if you’re not sure that your condition is a true emergency, we welcome your call. Our team can help assess your situation over the phone and arrange a booking if you need immediate attention.

Some of the tooth emergencies we handle in our West Perth dental clinic include:

• Cracked or broken teeth - Some fractured teeth are sensitive, but even if your broken tooth isn't causing discomfort, it may need repair to prevent you from sustaining further damage.
• Dental infections or abscessed teeth - A tooth infection won't resolve on its own, we welcome your call for prompt emergency dental care.
• Dental trauma - Consider calling our dental clinic first for step-by-step guidance on the best course of action after dental trauma.
• Cracked or broken dentures or partials - You don't have to live without your teeth. We'll coordinate and expedite prompt denture repairs with a trusted dental lab so you can have your smile back.
• Toothache or sensitivity - This condition could be indicating a tooth infection or abscess.
• Swelling and inflammation - Gum swelling and bleeding can be the first sign of gum disease.
• Lost or broken dental fillings or crowns - Repairing or replacing a broken down old restoration may help you avoid more significant problems in the future.

Emergency Treatment We Provide in Perth, WA

Our objective during dental emergencies is to eliminate any pain and stabilise your condition. We will provide same-day treatment if it’s at all possible, and recommend that you contact us at the first sign of trouble. That way, we can arrange our schedule to meet your needs. We never want our patients to be in pain.

Common dental emergency procedures are:

• Root canal treatment to eliminate a tooth infection or abscess
• Tooth-coloured fillings or crowns to repair damaged, broken, or decayed teeth
• Tooth extractions for teeth that are infected or damaged beyond what root canal treatment can restore

Dr Kinsella is a caring and experienced dentist who considers your comfort as one of his top priorities, so you can feel at ease knowing you're in excellent hands. 

What to Expect at Your Emergency Dental Appointment

When you arrive at our West Perth dental clinic for emergency dental care, our team will begin by promptly gathering all the important information about your health history and current condition. Then Dr Kinsella will perform a thorough examination and may use x-rays to determine the cause of your condition.

Once we understand the cause of your dental emergency, we can work to stabilise your condition and eliminate discomfort. Dr Kinsella takes a conservative approach when it comes to diagnosing dental treatment and focuses on providing personalised dental care tailored to each patient's specific needs.

We encourage our patients to be active participants in their dental health, and he will take the time to explain your treatment options to you so you can select the treatment procedure that works best for your needs. Our team is here to provide treatment as promptly as possible while helping you to feel comfortable again and get back on the path to wellness.

Once we're able to stabilise your pain or discomfort, we'll work to treat your emergency. In some situations, we may be able to complete a procedure the same day. In other cases, we can help you to feel comfortable again and stabilise your condition but may need you to return for additional treatment on another day.

Our top priority during a dental emergency in West Perth is to eliminate your discomfort and protect your smile. 

Solutions for Tooth Loss Following Extraction

Some dental emergencies may result in tooth loss. A lost tooth may impact more than just your smile. You might also find yourself having difficulties talking or chewing the foods you would normally enjoy.

Tooth loss also causes bone deterioration since your jawbone no longer has a root to keep it stimulated. Bone loss can change your face's shape and appearance and diminish support for neighbouring teeth, which could cause them to move and shift into the open space. Due to these concerns, it is good to replace a lost tooth if it is not a wisdom tooth.

At Dr Matthew Kinsella General, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry, we offer both dental implants and bridges to replace your lost tooth. Tooth implants in West Perth restore both your lost root and tooth, while a dental bridge fills the gap in your smile with an artificial tooth and crowns as anchors on both sides. We are happy to discuss all of your options with you if you are facing an extraction.

How You Might Avoid Dental Emergencies

While many dental emergencies are the result of an accident or trauma, there are some emergencies that you may be able to avoid. When you visit your dentist in West Perth every six months for routine teeth cleanings and checkups, Dr Kinsella can detect many concerns like tooth decay or gum disease early on. These are conditions that may be hard for you to diagnose on your own, which is why routine visits for preventive care are important.

When we find tooth decay early, Dr Kinsella can often treat it with a simple filling. If that decay is left undetected or untreated, it progresses further into your tooth until it arrives at your nerve where it could cause a dental infection. If this happens, you could be experiencing severe discomfort, and you may need root canal treatment to eliminate your infection and save your natural tooth.

Consistent preventive dental visits every six months are a great way to protect your oral health and your budget.

We Welcome Your Call

If you or a loved one is experiencing pain or a dental emergency, we’re here to help you feel comfortable again - fast. Dental discomfort typically doesn’t resolve on its own, so please don’t delay your call to our West Perth dental surgery if you are in pain or worried about your oral health.

Our dental clinic is conveniently located in West Perth with a free car park for easy access.