Dental emergencies are usually a rare occurrence but sometimes it’s vital that your dentist sees you as soon as possible. Severe toothache can be painful and debilitating, so we will always do our best to find an appointment for you.
It is considered a dental emergency when you have:
Severe bleeding dental bleeding as a result of an accident.
Dental trauma, broken or lost tooth as a result of an accident.
Severe dental pain (that does not respond to painkillers) and has kept you awake at night time.
Bleeding from an extracted tooth which won’t stop even after applying pressure.
Sudden and severe swelling around the tooth, gum or mouth. The swelling may or may not be accompanied by a bad taste or bad breath.
An emergency appointment is not considered necessary for:
A chipped tooth
A dental crown which has become lose or fallen out
A dental veneer which has come loose or fall off
A dental filling which has fallen out
Denture problems
Sensitivity
Bleeding gums
Bad breathe
If your case does not require an emergency appointment, please call us during office hours and we will do our best to see you as soon as possible.
Please note we are not open on weekends and bank holidays.
Out-of-hours emergency dental service
If you require out of hours emergency dental care please call Emergency 24/7 Dentists : 0330 175 9995
Dental advice is available via the NHS Call 111 Service
When to head to A&E/Call an ambulance
Severe swelling which is impacting your breathing.
Severe facial swelling which is radiating up to your eyes and closing your eye/s
Severe dental bleeding which is not stopping and causing choking.
Severe dental/head trauma following an injury, accident or assault- Which has induced loss of consciousness, jaw fracture or dislocation , nose dislocation or fracture
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