Emergency Dentist Auckland |  Same-Day Pain Relief

When you're suffering from severe tooth pain due to dental trauma, it's crucial to seek urgent dental treatment and emergency dental care as soon as possible. However, if immediate treatment isn't available, there are steps you can take to manage the pain.
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Auckland Family Dental recommends the following:
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Pain Relief Medication
Over-the-counter pain relief medication can help ease the discomfort.
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Cold Compresses
Applying cold compresses or ice to the affected area can reduce swelling and provide pain relief.

Broken tooth
Protect your tongue from sharp edges. Temporarily use dental wax or sugarless gum to cover the break. Do not place aspirin directly on the tooth or gums.

Dental abscess
Gently rinse with warm salt water to help draw out the infection. Do not press, squeeze or try to drain the abscess yourself this can spread the infection further.

Swollen jaw / bleeding gums
Apply gentle pressure with a clean gauze pad. If bleeding continues beyond 20 minutes or swelling is spreading rapidly, call us immediately.

Tooth knocked out
Pick up the tooth by the crown never touch the root. If dirty, rinse gently with milk. Try to reinsert it into the socket, or keep it submerged in milk and come to us straight away. Every minute counts.