Emergency Dentist

at Dentalcare West Swindon

What is as a dental emergency in West Swindon?

A dental emergency can be frightening and upsetting. The first hour is the most important and so we always recommend that you call our emergency dentist as soon as possible. Our friendly receptionists are on hand to deal with your call and to offer advice.

A dental emergency can be classed as anything that causes you pain, trauma or bleeding to your mouth, teeth or gums. Common dental emergencies include:

Persistent tooth ache
A chipped tooth
Loose or lost crowns and fillings
A knocked-out tooth
Root fractures

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Getting an emergency dental appointment in West Swindon

At Dentalcare West Swindon, we aim to see patients within 24 hours of calling. Please contact us as early as you can so that we can book you in with our emergency dentist.

If you have a dental emergency outside of our usual opening hours, please phone 111 who are available until 9.30pm every day, and from 8am until 9.30pm on weekends and bank holidays.

Advice for some common dental emergencies in West Swindon

Here is some advice for some of the more common dental emergencies.

Knocked-out tooth

Saving a knocked-out tooth is time critical. There is only a small window of time in which a tooth can be implanted back into your gum, so make sure you or a friend can call the emergency dentist as soon as possible. Don’t let the tooth dry out; keep it in cold milk or in your mouth whilst waiting to see the emergency dentist. Don’t hold the tooth by the root, only by the crown and don’t wrap it in anything.

If you have any pain from knocking out the tooth, then take paracetamol. A cold compress can also help ease the pain and reduce swelling.

Toothache or dental pain

Persistent toothache can be excruciating. Take paracetamol for the pain and remember to follow the dosage on the packet. Avoid hot or cold drinks. A cold compress can help to ease the pain, as can rinsing your mouth in saltwater.

Abscess

Dental abscesses need to be checked by the emergency dentist to ensure that infections cannot spread to other parts of your body.

Whilst you are waiting to see the emergency dentist, we suggest rinsing your mouth in salty water which may help relieve pressure.

Frequently asked questions about dental emergencies

What should I do about a lost crown?

Phone for an emergency dental appointment. If you have the lost crown or any pieces of the lost crown, please bring them with you to the emergency dentist. If your crown can not be repaired at your appointment time, a temporary crown can be made for you before you are fitted with a permanent crown at a later appointment.

What can I do for a cracked tooth?

Call for a dental emergency appointment as soon as you can. Take paracetamol or painkillers to minimise the discomfort and use ice packs to reduce swelling and help ease the pain.

If my gums are bleeding is this a dental emergency?

If your gums are bleeding because of a trauma such as a knock or cut to the gums, then this is a dental emergency and you should call us for an emergency appointment. Otherwise, gums can bleed when they are inflamed. Most often this occurs when plaque on your teeth is not dealt with and causes irritation to your gums. This is the first sign of gum disease and isn’t considered a dental emergency. In this instance you can ring for a regular hygienist appointment, and they will check on your gums and show you how to help treat the process of gum disease with thorough brushing.

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