Have a Dental Emergency?
WHAT TO DO IN A DENTAL EMERGENCY?
Here at Southbank Dental, we make it our policy to see a patient on the same day if they have a genuine dental emergency.
Please call 01843 861664 and tell our friendly receptionists that you need to see an emergency dentist for a pain assessment, and give them a brief description of the problem.
We will try and book your emergency dental appointment as soon as possible but always before the end of the day, as long as the phone call has been made in the morning (before 12pm).
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ADVICE FOR THE MOST COMMON DENTAL EMERGENCIES
TOOTHACHE
A mixture of Ibuprofen and Paracetamol together is best so take this if your medical history allows. If you cannot take Ibuprofen then take Paracetamol on it’s own and be sure to follow the directions on the packet.
Apply a cold compress if you have any swelling.
CHIPPED TOOTH OR BROKEN TEETH
Rinse your mouth out with warm water and apply a compress to the injured places to stop any bleeding if you have any.
TRAUMA OR KNOCKED OUT TOOTH
If you still have the knocked-out tooth, keep it carefully inside your cheek so that the saliva will clean it. If this is not possible keep it in some milk. Do not put it in water.
Try to avoid touching the root to protect the root fibres. Please look at the tooth rescue advice on the smiling dentist poster.
LOST CROWN
Take painkillers if you are in pain and avoid hot and cold drinks.
ABSCESSES
If you notice any painful swelling in your mouth book an appointment with your emergency dentist.
You can take painkillers if you need to and rinse your mouth with salt water to relieve the pain.
WHAT TO DO IN A DENTAL EMERGENCY?
Here at Southbank Dental, we make it our policy to see a patient on the same day if they have a genuine dental emergency.
Please call 01843 861664 and tell our friendly receptionists that you need to see an emergency dentist for a pain assessment, and give them a brief description of the problem.
We will try and book your emergency dental appointment as soon as possible but always before the end of the day, as long as the phone call has been made in the morning (before 12pm).