Severe toothache? Broken or knocked-out tooth? Don’t wait in pain. Dr. Saud Lakhani’s clinics are equipped to handle urgent dental emergencies promptly and compassionately.
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, it is critical to seek professional dental care immediately to save your tooth and prevent severe infection.
Unbearable, throbbing pain that keeps you awake or prevents you from eating is often a sign of a deep infection or abscess requiring immediate endodontic care (root canal).
Time is critical. A completely knocked-out (avulsed) adult tooth can often be saved and successfully reimplanted if treated by a dentist within 30 to 60 minutes.
A fractured tooth can expose the sensitive inner nerves, causing extreme pain and risk of infection. We can restore the tooth using bonding, veneers, or crowns.
A painful, pimple-like bump on your gums, accompanied by facial swelling and fever, indicates a serious, potentially life-threatening infection that needs immediate draining and antibiotics.
Losing a restoration exposes vulnerable tooth tissue to temperature changes and bacteria. Leaving it untreated can lead to further decay or structural damage.
While minor bleeding after a procedure is normal, continuous, heavy bleeding from the gums or an extraction site constitutes a medical emergency.
Pick it up by the crown (the top part), not the root. Gently rinse it with water without scrubbing. Try to place it back in the socket and bite down gently on gauze. If that's not possible, keep it moist in a small container of milk or your own saliva. Call us immediately.
Rinse your mouth thoroughly with warm water. Use dental floss to remove any lodged food. Do not put aspirin or painkillers directly against the gums near the aching tooth, as it may burn the gum tissue. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever and contact us.
Apply a cold compress or ice pack wrapped in a cloth to the outside of your cheek or lip to help control swelling and relieve pain. Keep your head elevated and proceed to our clinic.
Taking the right steps immediately after a dental trauma can significantly improve the chances of saving a tooth and preventing complications.
If your dental injury is accompanied by suspected jaw fractures, severe head trauma, or difficulty breathing/swallowing, head to the nearest hospital emergency room immediately.
We have three accessible clinics across Karachi. Call us, and we will direct you to the nearest available doctor.
123 Main Commercial Area, Phase X, DHA, Karachi
Block X, Main University Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi
Street X, Sharfabad Society, Bahadurabad Area, Karachi
