It is one thing when a dental emergency crops up, it is another though as what to do about it. The good thing about the city of Leeds is that there are 24 hour dental surgeries that can help you out with the most simple of problems. Losing a veneer, a crown or a filling, even suffering from a toothache isn’t a desperate situation and can be thwarted by painkillers until you can be seen, but it can be annoying too, especially if you have a pressing engagement pending, so just knowing that these people are there all the time is of great comfort and your insurance may well cover the costs involved. Other things however are more important to get fixed immediately and time can be of the essence; losing a tooth for example. If you can get seen quickly, it may be possible to save it if you can get help in about 12 hours. One condition however should never be taken lightly and that’s the eruption of an abscess. As soon as this happens, it will not only cause tremendous swelling in your face and be very painful, it will also put poisons into your bloodstream and now this can become life-threatening very quickly. You need antibiotics fast and if you can’t see a dentist, get to the hospital- don’t take any chances.
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