Same-day emergency care is a service that serves to provide urgent attention to dental patients without admission into the hospital. It is meant to ensure that patients rapidly access the right oral health treatment.

• It provides convenience to patients, who may have other professional commitments to attend. The avoidance of unplanned and longer than necessary stays in hospitals also lowers the risk of infections and decongests hospitals.

Your dental health and the effectiveness of any dental treatment is highly dependent upon your eating habits prior to and after the procedure. Regardless of whether you are already experiencing tooth pain or not before the treatment, it is advisable to avoid hard to-bite-foods such as

• Tough, chewy meats

• Sticky, toffees and candies

• Ice cubes (we highly advise against crunching on ice cubes )

• Apples (biting into an apple should be avoided)

You should eat soft foods such as:

The durability of same-day emergency care is heavily dependent upon the oral health issues addressed. After the appropriate procedures have been done, your dentist at Smiley Dental will tell you when he or she expects to see you again for follow-ups.

You should spend a good amount of time taking care of your teeth by maintaining a suitable oral hygiene regimen. A strong and appropriate oral health care routine is crucial for your overall oral health well-being. It will also go a long way in protecting against future dental issues.