Emergency Dentistry FAQ’s

If you are experiencing swelling or pain it could be an abscess. In such instances you should contact a dentist straight away. If this happens outside of practice hours, rinse your mouth with hot salt water to keep the area clean and take, where permitted, whatever pain relief you would normally take for a headache. […]

If you have an accident where you break/fracture or lose a tooth, again you should contact a dentist straight away, to get the next available emergency appointment. A fractured tooth can be quite simply fixed with a composite (white) filling. In more difficult instances where the fracture is below the gum line you may need […]

If your filling or crown is loose or falls out contact a dentist straight away. In simple cases it will just need to be replaced or re-cemented (in the case of a crown). If left untreated it could lead to more extensive treatment down the line.

All too often most of us wait until we are in pain to go to the dentist. More often than not a toothache is an indication that things have gone too far. Which is why your 6 month check-ups are so important, prevention is always better than a cure where your teeth are concerned. A […]

If you or a friend or family member has an accident or fall, which results in any impact with a tooth or teeth, you should contact a dentist immediately. The teeth may not be visibly damaged or broken, but trauma can result in nerve damage which can lead to discolouration, need for possible root canal treatment […]