Posts Tagged ‘dental emergency’

Leeds dentist’s tips on dental emergencies

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Dental emergencies can be extremely traumatic, especially as they are usually accompanied by a great deal of pain. We are all intrinsically aware of how important our teeth are, both to our appearance and the way we are able to lead our lives, so it can be very stressful when something bad happens to our teeth.

It is important to know what steps to take in case of a dental emergency so that you can receive the necessary treatment as soon as possible. This almost always involves seeing a dentist as soon as possible. If a dental trauma occurs during practice hours your dentist will be able to see you in between other appointments. Dental emergencies will always take priority over regular appointments as time is often of the essence. If the emergency happens outside of normal practice hours your dental practice will usually have contact information on their answering service. This will inform you how to get in touch with the on-call dentist and seek advice.

There are many types of dental emergency that can occur. These can be due either to a physical accident or as the result of a long-term problem that has finally erupted. There are a few simple steps you can learn for some situations that could increase your chances of successful treatment.

If a tooth is knocked out, it may be possible to replace immediately. Do not force the tooth back in, but if it slots in naturally you should hold it there with a wet gauze (a wet tea bag will suffice in the absence of anything else). If the tooth will not go back in, cover it with saliva or milk and see a dentist as soon as possible.

Dental pain can be treated with painkillers and often using a cold compress on the outside of the cheek will lessen the pain and numb the area. Whatever the emergency, try to reduce the pain, preserve any teeth or parts of teeth and see a Leeds dentist as soon as possible.

Dental emergency action plan from City of Leeds dentist

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

There are many common dental emergencies caused by dental disease or dental trauma that can be of serious cause for concern. In times of dental trauma it is important to know what action you can take to increase your chances of successful treatment and reduce the pain you may be suffering. It is also important that you know how to get hold of a dentist even in unusual hours or circumstances.

In case of a dental emergency during practice hours, your dentist will be able to fit you in around their other appointments but should your emergency take place on a weekend or during the night you need to know what to do. Most dental practices will have telephone information about how to contact the on-call dentist during the night on their answering service. But it is always a good idea to have this information to hand in case of dental emergencies. In most cases, the sooner you get treatment, the more likely it is to be successful.

Some very common dental emergencies include knocked out or broken teeth. These can be very painful and result in the need for extensive and often expensive dental treatment. If you suffer a knocked out tooth, you can try and replace it immediately. Never force the tooth back into position but it may slot back in naturally. If this is the case you will need to hold the tooth in place with a wet gauze or tissue. A wet teabag will also suffice in most circumstances. Applying a cold compress to the outside of the cheek will help to numb the pain, as it will for other tooth aches and breaks. If the tooth cannot be replaced, cover it in saliva or milk and see the dentist as soon as possible. Even hours could be vital when it comes to replacing a knocked out tooth

For naturally occurring toothache you can try over-the-counter painkillers but it is important to see the dentist as soon as possible even if the pain has gone away. This is because it could be the result of an infection that may require immediate treatment. Your City of Leeds dentist can provide you with more information about what to do in case of an emergency.

Emergency dental treatment from Leeds dentist

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

A dental emergency, like any medical emergency can have potentially serious long-term consequences if not treated correctly and quickly. By ignoring or avoiding treatment you could put yourself at risk of much more extensive and costly treatment in the future.

One of the most common dental emergencies is a toothache. This is usually caused by an infection in the sensitive centre of the tooth caused by dental cavities. Toothaches can vary in terms of pain but any toothache requires dental treatment as soon as possible. If the pain has been caused by an infection it is important to receive treatment to prevent it spreading. Rinse your mouth with warm water and apply a cold compress to your cheek to relieve the pain and make an appointment to see a Leeds dentist immediately. It is also important to see a dentist even if the pain seems to have gone away, as this may have been caused by the death of the nerve endings.

Other common dental emergencies include damage to teeth by head trauma or hard food. Chipped, cracked or broken teeth can be very painful but can usually be easily treated with dental bonding or porcelain replacements. Initial application of gauze to the area with light pressure will usually stop the bleeding before you see the doctor. Knocked out teeth are slightly more of a concern but with the right action it is still possible to save the tooth. Placing the knocked out tooth in milk or covering it with saliva can extend its life even when knocked out the mouth. A dentist may then be able to replace the tooth.

Whatever the nature of your dental emergency, you can request an urgent appointment with a Leeds dentist or receive information about emergency procedures out of hours form their answering service.

Leeds dentists offer emergency dental treatment

Sunday, October 4th, 2009

Dental emergencies can be extremely worrying and painful. If you have knocked out a tooth, have a severe toothache or an abscess; you may need to see a dentist as soon as possible. Knocked out teeth can be particularly important, as fast action to replace the tooth may be able to save it. Similarly, severe toothache or abscesses can lead to nasty infections that affect your other teeth and general health as a whole. Anyone who has suffered from a severe toothache will attest that it definitely counts as a dental emergency.

Your dental practice in Leeds will be able to make you an emergency appointment if you require urgent treatment during office hours. Dentists will usually always be able to see emergencies in between other patients. Each practice will have different policies but in the case of emergencies they will usually make an exception.

If the emergency happens out of hours, there will usually be advice on who to contact on the surgery answer phone. If you need to se a dentist as an emergency out of hours it is unlikely to be your regular dentist as emergency dentists usually work on an on-call rota. It is also worth checking what your actions should be if you require emergency treatment abroad, and whether your insurance will cover it.

In case of an emergency, ask your Leeds dentist what should be your best course of action. If you are well prepared, you will be able to cope with any dental emergency that may arise.