After waking up one morning, you head to the bathroom to start your oral hygiene routine. Just as you’re about to brush your teeth, you realize that there’s a bump on your gums. Oh no! Your first instinct may be to panic, but rest assured – it’s usually not a medical emergency. Bumps can be harmless, but there are some cases where they indicate serious oral health issues. That said, here are a few possible causes of a bump on your gums and signs you should see your dentist.

Dental emergencies can happen when you least expect them to, which means it’s a good idea to be prepared! However, it can be a bit challenging to deal with oral health issues while abroad. When you’re facing a dire situation in an unfamiliar location, several questions might run through your head as you’re probably unsure of what to do. Read along to learn how you should handle a dental emergency while overseas.

(more…)

Dental emergencies can be scary, and they never seem to happen at a convenient time. Unfortunately, this is still something that many of us experience over our lifetime. You can chip your tooth by a variety of different means. Whether you chomped down on something a little too hard or took and elbow to the face when playing a contact sport, you could end up with a dental injury. Fortunately, you won’t be left with a broken tooth for the rest of your life. Continue reading to learn more about chipped teeth and what you should do if it happens to you.

You may remember being excited as a child when your teeth became wiggly, but this certainly isn’t the case as an adult. Believe it or not, loose teeth are actually one of the most common dental emergencies and can have many different causes. They include injuries, periodontal disease, and severe tooth decay. If you notice that one of your adult teeth is wiggly, it’s important that you act quickly so you don’t loose it for good! Here are some steps that you should take to resolve a loose tooth.

Following the provincial lockdown announced by the provincial government that takes effect on December 26th, 2020, we want to let you know that our office will still remain open as an essential service to serve you.

Rest assured that our COVID-19 safety protocols meet or exceed the recommended infection control guidelines.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

No one ever wants to be in an emergency dental situation, but sometimes it happens to the best of us. They are stressful, scary, and often times painful. This is especially the case if you don’t know exactly what will happen when you get to the dental office. Fortunately, your dentist is here to help you better understand what you can expect when you get to the practice. Continue reading to learn about some of the most common dental emergencies and treatments.

Your wisdom teeth are your 3rd molar teeth that erupt around 16-20 years old if they erupt at all. Often, ample room doesn’t exist in the mouth for these incoming teeth. As a result, they may need to be removed before issues arise. Impaction of wisdom teeth impaction can lead to pain, swelling, infection, shifting of other teeth and even cavities on your 2nd molar teeth. 

Salvaggio Dentistry is OPEN and ready to serve you! Check out our video below to take a look at the safeguards and precautions we are taking to ensure your safety during your dental visit!

We look forward to seeing your smiles soon! Please contact us to schedule your appointment today.

Dr. Al Khoury shares some vital information to help you maintain your oral health during COVID-19 until we can see you again in our office : )

Stay safe everyone!