Emergency Treatment
Dental Emergency West London
Emergency Dental Treatment West London
Get help for a dental emergency in West London?
Dental emergencies are distressing and often painful. We understand that you need to see an emergency dentist as quickly as possible.
It is important to call us on 020 8743 0947 to see the emergency dentist as soon as you are able so that we can get you booked in quickly. The earlier in the day you call us, the more likely we can get you to see the emergency dentist on the same day.
What is classed as a dental emergency?
At the Askew Dental, we class a dental emergency as anything that is causing you pain, bleeding or swelling to the mouth, teeth and gums.
We encourage to call us at the dental surgery as quickly as possible so that we can book you in to see the emergency dentist. Normally, you will get an appointment on the same day, but this will depend upon the time of your call.
Common dental emergencies experienced by patients living in West London include:
- Constant toothache
- A knocked-out tooth
- A broken or loose crown
- Painful wisdom teeth
- A dental abscess
- A chipped tooth
- Loose or missing fillings
- Bleeding from the socket of a recently extracted tooth
- Toothache from a tooth or gum infection
It is important to call us on 020 8743 0947 to see the emergency dentist as soon as you are able so that we can get you booked in quickly. The earlier in the day you call us, the more likely we can get you to see the emergency dentist on the same day.
Advice for common dental emergencies in West London
A knocked-out-tooth
This is perhaps one of the most traumatic forms of dental emergency. It is important to contact the emergency dentist as soon as you can because this emergency is time sensitive in terms of being able to save the tooth.
If you have the knocked-out tooth, you should carefully touch it only by the crown and never by the roots. Do not wash or over-handle the tooth. Keep it in your mouth until you get to the emergency dentist or place it in a cup of cold milk and bring it with you.
Dental abscess
A dental abscess means that you have an infection in your tooth which can cause pain, swelling, inflammation and pus in your tooth, gum or jaw. This is serious and you should book to see the emergency dentist as soon as you can. Take paracetamol for the pain and drink fluids to stay hydrated. The emergency dentist will assess your tooth and decide on the best course of action which may mean antibiotics or root canal treatment.
A broken crown
If a dental crown breaks, try rinsing your mouth in warm, salty water to keep the area clean and ease the pain. Take paracetamol if necessary and avoid chewing on this side of your mouth. You should eat soft foods and avoid hot and sugary drinks whilst you wait to see the emergency dentist.
If you have them, take the broken pieces of the dental crown with you to see the emergency dentist. The emergency dentist may be able to repair your existing crown, or you may need a new one.