Emergency Treatment
Dental Emergency Turnham Green
Emergency Dental Treatment Turnham Green
What is classed as a dental emergency?
We class a dental emergency as anything which is causing you pain, swelling or bleeding to the teeth, mouth and gums. If you are unsure if you are experiencing a dental emergency, call our friendly team who will be able to assess your symptoms and get you booked in.
Common dental emergencies experienced by patients living in Turnham Green include:
- Persistent 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 Turnham Green
A knocked-out-tooth
This dental emergency can be very upsetting. Be sure to visit A&E if you have sustained physical injuries to your face or body.
If you have found the knocked-out tooth, pick it up by the crown, not the roots and either keep it in your mouth or in a pot of cold milk whilst you wait to see the emergency dentist.
It is vital that you call the emergency dentist as soon as possible as timing is of the essence in being able to save the knocked-out-tooth.
Loose or lost filling
If you have the filling, bring it with you when you see the emergency dentist. Take paracetamol for any pain and gently swill warm salty water around your mouth to help keep the area clean and free from infection. Avoid consuming anything too hot or too cold and try to chew on the other side of your mouth.
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.