Emergency Care
We know how distressing dental pain can be, so we always try to see you on the same day / within 24 hours. At the appointment we will aim to relieve the pain after which you may be required to return for definitive treatment.
What to do in an emergency…
If you are waiting to be seen, the following tips may help:
Toothache – rinse with warm water and use a cold compress to reduce any swelling. Over-the-counter painkillers can also help.
Lost filling – you can put a temporary dental filling material in the cavity, as well as chewing on the other side of your mouth.
Lost crown – if your crown is still intact, use sugar-free chewing gum or dental cement to stick it in position. If broken, keep the pieces and protect the cavity as described above.
Knocked out tooth – pick up the tooth by the crown (the part that usually shows in your mouth) and rinse carefully with water. You can try to put the tooth back in position but make sure it is the right way round. If this is not possible, store it in milk (or water with a little salt). Do not put a baby tooth back in position as it can harm the permanent tooth underneath.
Broken tooth – gently rinse your mouth with warm water and apply a cold compress to reduce any swelling. Keep any pieces of tooth and store them in milk or salty water.