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Holiday Dental Emergencies: What Glen Iris Families Should Do

Let’s face it — holidays and accidents often go hand in hand. Whether the kids get a little too energetic at the Park, or a festive glass of eggnog turns into a mishap, it’s important to know how to handle a dental emergency quickly and calmly. At Tooronga Family Dentistry, we often see an increase in emergency visits from Glen Iris families during the holiday season.

Below is a simple guide to help you manage common dental accidents before you get to the dentist.

If a Tooth Gets Knocked Out

A knocked-out tooth is an emergency — you’ll need to see a dentist immediately.
Here’s what to do:

  1. Find the tooth and rinse it gently with water.

  2. If it is a permanent tooth ( the person is older than 6 years) try to reinsert it into the socket if you can, holding it by the crown (the top).

  3. If that’s not possible, place the tooth in a glass of milk to keep it moist.

Knocked-out teeth can often be saved if treated within one hour, so call us right away.

If a Tooth Gets Chipped or Broken

  1. Collect any broken pieces of the tooth.

  2. Rinse your mouth with warm water to remove any debris.

  3. If bleeding occurs, place gauze on the area until it stops.

  4. Apply a cold compress from the outside to reduce swelling.

Visit the dentist as soon as possible, especially if the damage exposes the inner layers of the tooth.

If Someone Has a Toothache

Toothaches have many potential causes — decay, infection, trauma, sinus pressure, or even something stuck between teeth.
Until you can see your dentist, you can try to:

  • Brush and floss gently to remove food particles

  • Apply a cold compress

  • Take over-the-counter pain relief

Persistent or severe toothache should always be assessed by your dentist.

Stay Prepared This Holiday Season

We hope your holidays in Glen Iris are accident-free, but knowing what to do can make all the difference in protecting your family’s smiles.

If a dental emergency occurs, 👉Call or book online Tooronga Family Dentistry on (03) 9822 7006 so we can help you quickly.

📍 Conveniently located for families in Glen Iris, Tooronga, Malvern and Hawthorn East

Paracetamol & Toothache in Pregnancy: Glen Iris Advice from Tooronga Family Dentistry

If you suffer from toothache during pregnancy, paracetamol is considered the first choice of painkiller—recommended by healthdirect.gov.au, Australia’s trusted government health information portal. Extensive experience shows no adverse effects for mother or baby when used as directed.

Is Paracetamol Safe for Pregnancy Toothache?

While some reports have explored potential links between paracetamol and increased risk of wheezing, asthma or ADHD in children, current research still supports paracetamol as an acceptable pain relief option if needed during pregnancy.

It’s also crucial to recognize that untreated tooth pain, gum inflammation, and fever can negatively affect both the pregnancy and your child’s health. That’s why it remains essential to relieve pain promptly and address underlying causes.

What Should Pregnant Patients in Glen Iris Do?

  • Use paracetamol for dental pain only as directed by a health professional.

  • Always book an urgent dental appointment at Tooronga Family Dentistry to treat the actual cause—not just the symptoms.

  • Paracetamol masks pain but does not cure the source; untreated dental infection or inflammation can worsen, requiring more pain relief and increasing risks for the developing fetus.

  • Never ignore toothache, bleeding gums, or oral swelling—these require immediate dental attention.

Pregnant and have dental worries?
Call Tooronga Family Dentistry or schedule an appointment online for expert care in Glen Iris.