Emergencies
If you need urgent dental care, here is what to do.
If you have a dental emergency during our normal opening times, please call the surgery on 01935 421 249 and we will aim to fit you in with an emergency appointment.
If you need urgent dental treatment outside our normal hours, please call the dental emergency service on 01935 421 249.
For discomfort without facial swelling, over-the-counter painkillers are available. Please consult your pharmacist about suitable medication, and avoid very hot, cold or hard foods until you have been seen. Professional treatment will still be necessary.
Facial swelling indicates potential infection or an abscess requiring evaluation by the dentist. Seek immediate emergency care if the swelling is severe, or accompanied by fever, nausea or breathing difficulties.
For back teeth, remove the crown and store it safely. For front teeth, a temporary chemist cement or denture adhesive may help temporarily, though we do not recommend sleeping or eating with these methods in place.
Apply firm pressure to the socket. For heavy or persistent bleeding, please attend your local casualty department.
A temporary filling paste from the chemist can help reduce pain. Avoid foods that trigger discomfort, and contact us for a permanent repair.
Baby teeth: do not attempt to reimplant a knocked-out baby tooth. Allow the permanent tooth to erupt naturally, and pain relief medication may be appropriate in the meantime.
Adult teeth: immediate reinsertion is critical. Hold the tooth by the crown, rinse it gently in milk if dirty, and see a dentist urgently. If reinsertion is not possible, store the tooth in milk and seek emergency dental care straight away.
Call the practice or send us a message and we will be in touch to arrange your visit.
