If you are struggling with a Dental Emergency, then don’t hesitate to contact us as soon as possible for an appointment. It can be a really stressful and painful experience, and we will do all we can to help you during the first appointment.
What is a dental emergency and how can we help?
You may be wondering what problems are classed as a Dental emergency, and want to know how we can help you when going through them. No matter what the issue is, if you are experiencing intense pain and/or discomfort, don’t ignore it as it could quickly worsen. Our team is highly trained to deal with any issue you may have with your teeth, so you will be in great hands.
Toothache
The first type of dental emergency that we can help to treat is toothache. A large number of people will experience this in their lifetime, for a multitude of reasons. We highly recommend that if your toothache doesn’t go away within 2 days, then you should book an appointment with our dentist W1. It could be caused by an underlying problem that you aren’t aware of, and therefore could worsen. Some of the things that can cause toothache include gum disease, a cracked Tooth, a dental abscess, or an infection.
When you come into our practice for an emergency appointment with toothache, we will first try to relieve your pain as much as possible to minimise discomfort during the appointment. After this, we will examine your mouth to try and find out what’s causing the issue. Depending on what the problem is, we will hopefully be able to treat it there and then. If we can’t do this, we will set up a treatment plan for you to help resolve the issue.
Cracked or damaged tooth
If you have had an accident and have damaged your tooth, it’s important that you are seen by our dentist W1 as soon as possible. If you leave a damaged tooth untreated, it can get infected and weaken even further. When you come in, we will do the best we can to fix your tooth, usually through the use of fillings or bonding. If the tooth is severely damaged and is beyond repair, we may need to extract it. A tooth extraction is a routine procedure that we provide regularly, so it is done as efficiently as possible to minimise your discomfort. If you do need an extraction after damaging your tooth, we can provide you with a replacement at a later date such as a dental implant.
Knocked out tooth
Knocking your tooth out can be a painful and uncomfortable experience, and also put the surrounding teeth at risk. When you are attending the appointment with our dentist W1, the first thing we will do is clean the area and get rid of any fragments that may be left to reduce the risk of infection. In some cases, if the patient has managed to save the tooth and it’s in good condition, we can reattach it. If you haven’t managed to save it, we will be able to replace it for you in the future.
