Dental emergency?
In case of a dental emergency, please call us on 01721 720532 so that we can accommodate you as soon as possible.
Should you experience a dental emergency outside of our normal opening hours, please contact NHS 24 on 111 (calls to this number are free).
Toothache?
Painful toothache is usually caused by either tooth decay, trauma or inflammation of the dental pulp tissue and requires urgent attention. Please contact us to organize an appointment. Painkillers such as Ibuprofen or Paracetamol are normally recommended for temporary relief; but do not exceed the maximum dose and seek advice if you are unsure.
Swelling?
Swellings of sudden onset in the oral cavity are most often caused by an infection. Contact us for treatment or advice.
Fractured tooth?
Fractured teeth can usually be restored, unless they have fractured below gum level. If the tooth is painful, avoid hot or cold and try not to eat or bite on that side i.e. relieve the tooth from extremes of temperature and pressure. Painkillers such as Ibuprofen or Paracetamol may help. Contact us and we will arrange an appointment to repair the tooth.
Loose or lost crown?
Keep your crown safe so it can be re-cemented as soon as possible. Should it not be possible to re-cement the crown we will discuss alternative options with you. Please contact us immediately.
Whole tooth knocked out?
If the tooth is to be saved, it needs to be re-implanted into its socket immediately.
Therefore, firstly find the tooth and hold it by the crown to check for contamination. If it is contaminated rinse it briefly (10sec) under cold tap water but DO NOT scrub the root nor immerse the tooth completely in water.
Then follow one of these alternatives:
a) Put the tooth back in its place
b) Place the tooth in a cup of milk or saline
c) When milk is not available, place the tooth in the mouth between the cheeks and gums.
Finally, come and seek specialised dental treatment immediately; ideally within a two hour period.
Broken denture?
Broken dentures can usually be repaired relatively easily. Please do not try to glue them together yourself as this often makes a repair very difficult. Instead, please get in touch to have them repaired professionally.
In case of a dental emergency, please call us on 01721 720532 so that we can accommodate you as soon as possible.
Should you experience a dental emergency outside of our normal opening hours, please contact NHS 24 on 111 (calls to this number are free).
Toothache?
Painful toothache is usually caused by either tooth decay, trauma or inflammation of the dental pulp tissue and requires urgent attention. Please contact us to organize an appointment. Painkillers such as Ibuprofen or Paracetamol are normally recommended for temporary relief; but do not exceed the maximum dose and seek advice if you are unsure.
Swelling?
Swellings of sudden onset in the oral cavity are most often caused by an infection. Contact us for treatment or advice.
Fractured tooth?
Fractured teeth can usually be restored, unless they have fractured below gum level. If the tooth is painful, avoid hot or cold and try not to eat or bite on that side i.e. relieve the tooth from extremes of temperature and pressure. Painkillers such as Ibuprofen or Paracetamol may help. Contact us and we will arrange an appointment to repair the tooth.
Loose or lost crown?
Keep your crown safe so it can be re-cemented as soon as possible. Should it not be possible to re-cement the crown we will discuss alternative options with you. Please contact us immediately.
Whole tooth knocked out?
If the tooth is to be saved, it needs to be re-implanted into its socket immediately.
Therefore, firstly find the tooth and hold it by the crown to check for contamination. If it is contaminated rinse it briefly (10sec) under cold tap water but DO NOT scrub the root nor immerse the tooth completely in water.
Then follow one of these alternatives:
a) Put the tooth back in its place
b) Place the tooth in a cup of milk or saline
c) When milk is not available, place the tooth in the mouth between the cheeks and gums.
Finally, come and seek specialised dental treatment immediately; ideally within a two hour period.
Broken denture?
Broken dentures can usually be repaired relatively easily. Please do not try to glue them together yourself as this often makes a repair very difficult. Instead, please get in touch to have them repaired professionally.