{"id":3341,"date":"2023-04-11T15:55:34","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T14:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/townhousedentalpractice.co.uk\/?p=3341"},"modified":"2024-02-07T16:35:47","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T16:35:47","slug":"how-to-get-emergency-dental-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/townhousedentalpractice.co.uk\/latest-news\/how-to-get-emergency-dental-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get emergency dental treatment?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Here at The Town House, we promote proactive, preventative dental care wherever possible. However, sometimes, regardless of how well you look after your teeth, a dental emergency can still occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, we\u2019ll be taking a closer look at this area of dentistry – from clarifying what is classified as a dental emergency to explaining how to get emergency dental care<\/strong> when you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So what is considered a tooth emergency? Potentially, you may have experienced dental pain or trauma but been unsure of whether this qualified as a dental emergency or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The team at The Town House will see you for an emergency dental appointment for the following reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n you are experiencing severe sensitivity or toothache<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n you have severe pain in your mouth, gums or tongue<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n you are experiencing bleeding and\/or swelling in your mouth, gums or tongue<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n you have significantly chipped or broken a tooth or teeth<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n your tooth or teeth have been knocked out<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n you suspect you have an infection or abscess in your mouth and have a fever<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n you have received a facial injury and have significant swelling<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s important to get in touch with a qualified dental professional, as soon as an emergency arises. Prompt treatment will ensure the best outcome for your recovery and healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At The Town House, we manage our bookings so that we are able to offer same-day appointments where required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes it can be difficult to know how urgent your dental concern is and when to see an emergency dentist. The following issues are not considered to be dental emergencies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n mild tooth sensitivity<\/strong> – we recommend you switch to a sensitive toothpaste before making a regular, non-emergency appointment to see us<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n minor chips or cracks in the tooth<\/strong> – unless it is causing pain or difficulty in eating or speaking, you do not require emergency treatment<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n a loose or lost crown or filling<\/strong> – we recommend a regular appointment to address the issue promptly, but it\u2019s not a dental emergency<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n lost or broken orthodontic fixtures, such as retainer or braces<\/strong> – unless it is causing pain, discomfort or difficulty eating or speaking<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n Generally, if you are not experiencing severe pain, swelling or bleeding – and all teeth are largely intact – it is not considered a dental emergency. Under these circumstances, it is usually fine to see a dentist during regular practice hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s what you can expect during an emergency dental service at The Town House Dental Practice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on the issue, we will aim to diagnose the underlying problem. We will examine you and may take x-rays as part of our assessment. Determining the cause of your tooth pain will help us to find an effective treatment plan.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n We can provide pain relief if you’re in severe pain. Pain relief can be in the form of a local anaesthetic or oral medication.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n We can begin treating a tooth infection. Treatment might include draining an abscess or prescribing a course of antibiotics.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n With a chipped, cracked or broken tooth, we can repair and restore the look and function of your tooth, using dental bonding treatment.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n If you’ve suffered facial trauma and knocked an adult tooth completely out, we can offer reinsertion and advice on how to re-secure your tooth. It is important to seek urgent attention for the best chance of saving a knocked-out tooth. In the meantime, rinse the tooth with running water and keep it moist until you can be seen by a dentist.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n We can perform an emergency tooth extraction if required.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n We can also refer you for further specialist dental or maxillofacial treatment, should this be required.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n In general, we can alleviate the immediate pain and initiate a dental treatment plan to address the issue. Our experienced team can offer expert dental care for a range of different dental emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is NOT considered a dental emergency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What can an emergency dentist do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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