EMERGENCY DENTIST

A dental emergency could involve an accident, a fallen tooth or dental pain, but whatever the problem Chelsea Dental Studio dentist can come to the rescue the very same day of your accident.

You can ring up the practice and book an emergency appointment, which will be carried out the same day the incident occurs, but while you are on your way there may be a number of things you can do to prevent further damage occurring and even save your damaged tooth.

Tooth Loss​

If you have had a tooth knocked out because of an accident and it has come cleanly out of the socket there may be a chance that the tooth can be saved, first, only hold the tooth by the crown, keeping your fingers away from the root. Gently wash the tooth under the tap, leaving any attached tissue alone. You can then attempt to place the tooth back into the empty socket. If this is unsuccessful place the tooth into a container of milk to take with you to the doctor right away. You can also place the tooth in your cheek if you can’t fit it back into the socket and you have no milk to hand.

Broken Teeth

If a tooth or teeth have been broken you may not be able to restore the natural tooth, but you can prevent further damage from occurring. First rinse your mouth with warm water and then apply a cold compress if your cheeks and mouth have started to swell. You should then contact us as soon as possible.

Bitten tongue and lips

If you have bitten your lips or tongue so hard that you cannot stem the bleeding sufficiently and you are in great pain, contact us as soon as possible, as you may require stitches. Rinse your mouth out with warm water and use a cold compress to calm the swelling.

Toothache

Infection is often the cause of toothache, which can be prevented with good oral hygiene. Brushing the teeth every day, flossing the plaque and debris from between the teeth and rinsing the mouth out with mouthwash are the three steps to excellent oral health. However, if you have improved your dental health routine you see no change to the pain or it has become worse, book an emergency appointment immediately, to prevent the infection from spreading further. Your dentist can then provide the right treatment such as a deep clean, root canal treatment, or filling to stop further conditions developing.

If you have suffered a dental emergency, please get in contact with the clinic right away on 020 7351 1685 so we can provide you with the necessary care you need.