The holiday season is filled with joy, cheer, warmth, family, and a ton of yummy sweets and treats. Because of this increase in consumption of food and sugar, this time of year is when a lot of dental emergencies occur. Whether you bite into a hard popcorn kernel or decide you want to open a beer with your teeth after one too many, dental disaster can strike during the holidays. Because even emergency dentists’ hours are affected by the holidays, you should know what to do in the event of an emergency. Keep reading to discover how to best handle various dental disasters from your dentist in Brampton.
Your Tooth is Broken or Chipped
If you can, retrieve and save any pieces of your tooth that you can find. Be sure to rinse out your mouth with warm water and rinse the pieces of tooth, too. If your mouth is bleeding, apply gauze with light pressure for around 10 minutes to curb the blood flow. To keep down any swelling that may occur, put a cold compress on the outside of the affected area. After that, you should try to see your dentist as soon as possible.
You Have a Tooth Knocked Out
The first step you should take is to find your tooth and pick it up by the crown, so you don’t damage the roots. You should then rinse it with water, but don’t scrub it or clean it thoroughly to keep any tissue fragments intact. If possible, try to reinsert the tooth back in it’s socket gently, using your tongue to hold it in place. If you’re in pain or that’s not possible, put the tooth in water or milk to keep it moist.
Whether you’re able to put it back in your mouth or not, it’s important to see your dentist as soon as possible for the highest chance of your tooth being successfully replanted.
You Have a Severe Toothache
If you have a toothache, rinse your mouth out with warm water and then floss because sometimes it can be due to a piece of food stuck in your smile. If it continues to hurt, take over-the-counter pain medication and apply a cold compress to ease the pain. See your dentist as soon as possible if the discomfort persists.
You Lose a Filling
If you lose or damage a filling, stick a piece of sugar-free gum over the cavity to protect the sensitive inside of your tooth. You can also use over-the-counter dental cement found in drug stores. Be sure to see your dentist as soon as possible to get your cavity refilled.
Now that you know what to do in the event of an emergency, you can use these tooth saving tips to get through the holidays.
About the Practice
At Torbram Dental, we have a team of 4 dentists who each bring different backgrounds and passions to the practice. They know that emergencies can be a traumatic experience, which is why they offer quality emergency dentistry services to their patients. For any questions, they can be contacted through their website or by phone at (905) 792-7163.
Simrit has been working at Torbram Dental since 2001. She started her career with Assisting/Treatment co-ordinating and then moved on to becoming the Hygiene Co Ordinator in 2005. In 2012 she took on a new role as the Marketing Director. Though she loved being the Marketing Director, in 2015 she became the Office Manager of Torbram Dental. She completed her Level 1 Dental Assisting program with Career Canada in 1996 and then went on to complete her Level II Dental Assisting Diploma with Southwestern Medix in 1999. That is when she received NDAEB Certification. Simrit has been and still is an active member of the Ontario Dental Assistants Association since 2000. She enjoys hiking and traveling with her husband and two kids and loves to explore new restaurants, especially high-tea venues.
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Jessica, one of our receptionists, is one of the smiling faces you see when you arrive at the office. She graduated with honours from Medix College with a diploma as a Level 2 Dental Assistant. When she is not happily helping our patients, Jessica enjoys spending quality time with her friends and family, going to church on Sunday mornings, gardening and going on hikes.
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Naudia has been working at Torbram Dental for many years and is a valued member of our administrative team: as a dental receptionist and in our marketing team . She graduated from Everest College with honours level 1 and 2, with a diploma in Dental Assisting. Naudia is always there for our patients, making sure that they receive the care and attention they deserve. When not at the office, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking and indulging in civil court TV shows.
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Ramandeep has been a part of Torbram Dental for the past 10 years as certified dental assistant. She obtained her level 1 certification from Everest college in Brampton in 2013, and then her level 2 certification in 2014 from Medix college. Her career path through the clinic has been recognized by staff at all levels who admire her work ethic and dedication to million dollar smiles. In her spare time, Ramandeep enjoys cooking and gardening, and spending time with her husband and 2 kids.
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Sana is a valued member of our dental hygiene team. In 2008 she completed her education at George Brown in Dental Assisting and in 2016 she earned her diploma in Dental Hygiene from the Canadian Academy of Dental Health and Sciences. Sana has been working in dentistry since 2008 and enjoys taking care of our patients and helping them with their oral health. She is married and is busy with her 2 young children. In her spare time, Sana enjoys going out with the family, trying out new places to eat and is looking forward to travelling with them in the future.
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Sanaria has been working at Torbram Dental for many years as a valued member of our Dental Assisting Team. She completed her level 2 dental assisting certification and previously obtained a degree in Education and worked as a quality control officer in the pharmaceutical industry. When not at work Sanaria loves to bake and cook. She also loves story time and enjoying the outdoors with her children. She always sees the positive side of life, believes that nothing is impossible and that if you set a goal and work at it, that you will make your dreams come true.
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Carrie has been working at Torbram Dental since 2001. She graduated from George Brown College in 1998 with a Dental Assistant Diploma and continued to further her education by completing a Dental Hygiene Diploma in 2001 at Durham College. Carrie is a highly trained and experienced Registered Dental Hygienist who continues to learn and grow by updating her knowledge to provide her clients with the best Oral Health Care techniques and information. Carrie is passionate about Dentistry and is known for her gentle and compassionate manner. She feels strongly about building lasting relationships and trust with her clients to help them understand that good Oral Health leads to good Overall Health. Carrie enjoys travelling, dabbling in decorating and a good Netflix series in her time off. Carrie resides in Halton Hills with her husband and two children.
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Daniela's interest in Dentistry began in Gr.6 when she wrote a speech entitled "My Life as a Toothbrush".
A Registered Dental Hygienist with 22 years of clinical experience, Daniela still has a great passion for her career. The most rewarding aspect for her is building lasting relationships with her patients, and seeing them through to a healthier smile.
Her thorough yet gentle touch will ensure a comfortable visit every time.
Daniela is a total Foodie and loves to cook and enjoys all types of cuisines. She loves Florida, Cruises, organizing things, and most of all spending time with family and friends.
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Stephanie Enjoys getting to know all new patients at Torbram Dental and catching up with long standing Patients. Stephanie enjoys spending quality time with her family. One of her favorite things to do with her daughter is teach and play the piano. Stephanie likes going on walks with her husband and enjoys spending as much time with him as he is an Active Member of the Canadian Army. On Sundays, Stephanie enjoys going to Church and looks forward to Sunday Dinner with her entire family. Stephanie's Favorite thing to do to start her day right is head to her local Starbucks and Grab her favorite drink, an iced black tea with light lemonade on warm days and a blonde vanilla latte on those cold winter days.
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