What is considered a dental emergency in Alberta?
What is a dental emergency? Act quickly, if you’ve knocked out a permanent (adult) tooth because your dentist may be able to replant it. If it’s completely knocked out, rinse it with water, but don’t scrub it, and try to place it back into the opening.
What is emergency dental care?
Urgent dental care focuses on the management of conditions that require immediate attention to relieve pain and/or risk of infection and to alleviate the burden on hospital emergency departments.
Does Alberta Works help with dental?
Adult dental coverage is provided to all adult recipients (individuals 18 years of age or older) receiving benefits from Income Supports (Expected to Work or Barriers to Full Employment), Learners, or Alberta Adult Health Benefit (AAHB) recipients, including AAHB recipients who previously were recipients of Assured …
When should I go to dental hospital?
Serious infection. Visible swelling in or around the mouth. Severe pain. Injuries as a result of a recent trauma / accident.
Will the hospital pull a tooth in Canada?
Yes. If you need emergency dental care and go to the Emergency Room (ER), the ER will treat you and then bill your health insurance. The ER is not likely to be able to treat a dental problem unless it is a health emergency.
Are dentists available 24 hours a day in Edmonton?
We have several experienced Edmonton dentists that are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you in the event of a dental emergency. At our dental clinic, we provide emergency dental services in the greater Edmonton area. Our dentists are prompt and reliable.
Are your dentists on-call in an emergency?
Our dentists are on-call to help in an emergency, 7 days a week. Learn what to expect during a dental emergency appointment with us. Refer a patient to our emergency dental team in Edmonton.
Are cracked teeth a dental emergency?
D ental emergencies invloving cracked teeth are a higher risk of developing a tooth abscess. We have several experienced Edmonton dentists that are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you in the event of a dental emergency. At our dental clinic, we provide emergency dental services in the greater Edmonton area.
What should I do if I have a dental emergency?
If you are experiencing a dental emergency, contact us right away so we can make room in our schedule for one of our dentists to see you.