Emergency Dentistry
If you have a dental emergency, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to help you.
Here is a list of common dental emergencies and what you can do to help the affected area:
Toothache
- Regular pain killers if you need them
- Good oral hygiene with a fluoride toothpaste and reducing your intake of sugary foods will help ensure any decay won’t get worse
- Contact us if the pain doesn’t go away
Bleeding after extraction
- Bleeding tends to respond well to pressure. Bite on a clean handkerchief firmly for 30 minutes. If this doesn’t work, call us
- Pink saliva and a little bit of oozing from the extraction site is normal
Bleeding gums
- This is usually the result of gingivitis or gum disease. Gums will not stop bleeding until your oral hygiene improves. Brush your teeth and gums twice a day, spending extra time on the
ones that bleed. - Invest in some TePe brushes or floss to clean in between your teeth.
Dentures rubbing or loose
- Consider using a fixative for loose dentures like Fixadent
- Seabond denture pads may also make a denture more comfortable or stable
- Any sharp or rough bits can be adjusted at home with an emery board
- Leave your denture out if it is too sore to wear
Lost crown/veneer/post crown
- Firstly, contact us to book in for an appointment
- Toofypegs can be used to re-stick lost crowns and veneers at home whilst you wait for the dentist
- Good oral hygiene and a low sugar diet will help prevent the tooth underneath from decay
Ulcers
- Place Bonjela on the area that is painful
- Maintain good oral hygiene
- Take regular painkillers if needed
- Rinse with salt water to prevent any infection
- Use Difflam mouthwash to help with pain which can be bought from your pharmacist
Pain after extraction
- Regular painkillers, it is normal for pain to be at its worst on days 3-4
- Rinse gently with salt water (a teaspoon in a medium glass of warm water) after meals
- If pain if getting worse, contact us
Sensitivity
- Teeth can be sensitive due to receding gums, large fillings or decay
- Try placing a sensitive toothpaste on problematic areas and leaving it on overnight
- Maintain good oral hygiene and limit sugar in your diet to prevent any decay from getting worse
Broken tooth
- Collect all pieces of tooth and store in milk
- Rinse out mouth with lukewarm water and contact us immediately
If you're still in pain, please contact us.
