DENTAL EMERGENCIES
If you have a dental emergency such as pain, swelling, broken teeth, lost fillings or loose crowns,
please contact us and we will be happy to solve your problem.
Please telephone our reception staff as early as possible so as we are able to see you on the same day.
We also offer an out-of-hours emergency service. If you have a problem
outside normal surgery hours
please call: 07960 578608.
One of our dentists will take your call and will offer you advice. If it is necessary, we will re-open
the surgery so that you are able to be treated.
Please note that this service will incur a call out charge of £150.
This service is heavily subsidised for members of The
White House Dental Care Plan .
What to do in the case of a cut or bitten tongue, lip or cheek
Apply ice to any bruised areas. If bleeding, apply firm but gentle
pressure with clean gauze or cloth. If bleeding does not stop after 15 minutes or it cannot be
controlled by pressure, go to the Accident and Emergency Department at your nearest hospital. take
the child to a hospital emergency room.
What to do in the case of a knocked out permanent tooth
Find the tooth. Handle the tooth by the top (crown), not the root portion. You may rinse the tooth,
but DO NOT clean or handle the tooth unnecessarily. Try to reinsert it in its socket. Have the
child or adult who has lost the tooth hold the tooth in place by biting on a clean folded gauze or
cloth. If you cannot reinsert the tooth, keep it moist and transport the tooth in a cup containing
milk or water. See a dentist IMMEDIATELY! Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth. Remember
these steps:
- Remain Calm
- Reinsert Fast or Keep Moist
- See Dentist
What to do in the case of a toothache
Clean the area around the sore tooth thoroughly. Rinse the mouth
vigorously with warm salt water or use dental floss to dislodge trapped food or debris. DO NOT
place aspirin on the gum or on the aching tooth. If face is swollen, apply a cold compress. Take
Ibuprofen or paracetamol for pain. Be sure to follow manufacturer's instructions. See one of our
dentists as soon as possible.
What to do in the case of a broken Tooth
Rinse dirt from injured area with warm water. Place cold compress on the
face over the injured area. Locate and save any broken tooth fragments. See one of our dentists
immediately.
What to do in the case of a possible broken jaw
If a fractured jaw is suspected, try to keep the jaws from moving by using
a towel, tie, or handkerchief wrapped over the head and under the jaw (keep easily removable in
case the patient becomes nauseous) and then go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
What to do in the case of bleeding after a baby tooth falls out
Fold and pack clean gauze or cloth over the bleeding area. Have the child
bite on the gauze with pressure for 15 minutes. This may be repeated once; if bleeding persists,
see one of our dentists.
What to do in the case of cold/canker sores
Many children and adults occasionally suffer from "cold" or "canker"
sores. Usually over-the-counter preparations give relief. Because some serious diseases may begin
as sores, it is important to see one of our dentists if these sores persist.