What to do in a dental emergency in Abu Dhabi

Go to hospital first if

Some situations need a hospital emergency department rather than a dental clinic.

• Swelling of the face or neck with fever, or difficulty swallowing or breathing
• Heavy bleeding that does not stop with firm pressure
• A facial injury that may involve a broken jaw or a head injury

A knocked-out adult tooth

Act quickly: the sooner the tooth is put back, the better its chance. Hold it by the crown, not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it briefly with milk or water without scrubbing. If you can, push it gently back into the socket and bite on a clean cloth. If not, keep it in milk or in your cheek, and see a dentist as soon as possible.

A broken or chipped tooth

Rinse with warm water, keep any pieces, and use a cold compress on the cheek if there is swelling. A sharp edge can be covered with sugar free gum or dental wax until you are seen.

Severe toothache

Rinse with warm water and gently floss to remove anything trapped. Ordinary pain relief can help, but do not place aspirin against the gum. Toothache that keeps you awake often means the nerve is involved, which usually needs root canal treatment or another procedure to fix the cause.

A lost filling or crown

Keep the crown if it came off whole. Avoid chewing on that side and book an appointment soon, because the exposed tooth can be sensitive and can break more easily.

Calling Aesthetic Dental Center

The clinic on Electra Street is open every day from 9:00 to 21:00, including Fridays. Call +971 2 632 4455 and the clinic will tell you how soon you can be seen. Outside those hours, go to a hospital emergency department if the problem cannot wait.