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Dealing with Dental Dilemmas

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016

Types of dental emergency

There are many different types of dental emergency, including:

  • Severe dental pain or toothache
  • Dental fractures
  • Knocked out tooth
  • Severe cut lip
  • Jaw fracture

What to do in a dental emergency

If you have severe tooth pain that is getting worse and not subsiding with over the counter pain relief, contact us and we will try to arrange an appointment for you as quickly as possible. One of the most common causes of serious dental pain is an abscess, which is a fluid-filled sac caused by a build-up of bacteria. You may find it beneficial to rinse your mouth with Corsodyl mouthwash.

If your tooth has been knocked out, try to find it and then rinse it (hold the crown section of the tooth rather than the root) and hold it between your cheek and your gum. If you manage to get to a dentist within half an hour they may be able to re-implant the tooth.

If you have broken or fractured your tooth, call the practice as quickly as possible. If you experience swelling, holding a cold compress against your cheek can help to ease pain and inflammation. At City Dental, we will advise you about treatment options once we know how severe the fracture is.

If you think you may have fractured your jaw, you will need to go to the nearest hospital with an Accident and Emergency department. Your jaw will be X-rayed and then an appropriate course of treatment can be planned.

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What to do in a Dental Emergency!

Friday, April 22nd, 2016

3534882_blogAccidents happen and for that very reason, it is crucial that you do call a dentist! What to do immediately following an accident, however, is equally crucial. One natural reaction is to panic, but this possibly the worst thing you can do. Here, we will talk through a couple of things to keep in mind in a dental emergency. Knowing these points, you won’t need to panic.

What if my tooth is knocked out?

Firstly, can you find the tooth? If it has come cleanly out of the socket, it is possible that it could be re-inserted. If you do have it, hold it by the crown (avoiding the tooth’s root) and gently rinse it under a water tap. Then you can attempt to re-insert the tooth into its socket. If it won’t fit, either put it in a container filled with milk or place the tooth against the inside of your cheek. If you’ve lost the tooth, do not worry. We have a myriad of tooth replacement options available for you.

What if I fracture my tooth?

If it is fractured, it is likely the original tooth will be unsalvageable. You can, however, prevent your situation from getting worse by cleaning your mouth with warm water and if any swelling has occurred, using a cold compress on your mouth and cheeks. It is imperative in this situation that you visit a dentist as soon as possible.

I’ve badly bitten my tongue and lip!

It may sound trivial, but it’s not! If the bleeding will not stop, swiftly head to your local emergency room for stitches. Rinsing your mouth with warm water and the use of a cold compress can help curb swelling.

Very painful toothache…

Toothache mostly arises from dental infection. Good oral hygiene is one way to combat infection, but, if after washing and flossing you see no improvement, you may want to book an emergency appointment. The same goes if the pain worsens. One final warning: NEVER rest painkillers on your gums or teeth, otherwise you risk damaging your gums.

Call us

In all instances, we are here to help and to advise. If you have any dental concerns, call us at City Dental Leeds.

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How to Prevent Dental Injuries

Monday, June 1st, 2015

2112592_blogWe’re big fans of the motto, ‘prevention is better than cure’ and we encourage all our patients to follow some simple steps to try and reduce the risk of dental injury and protect those pearly whites. Sometimes, accidents and injuries are inevitable but often, taking a few precautions here and there can really make a difference. here are some top tips to avoid dental injuries:

  1. Always wear a seatbelt: it’s illegal not to wear a seatbelt in the UK and you should always have your belt fastened if you are driving or are the passenger in a moving vehicle. Wearing a seatbelt helps to prevent life-threatening injuries, such as head injuries, and it will also help to protect your teeth.
  2. Wear a mouth guard when playing sport: sporting activities are among the leading causes of dental injuries, so make sure you are wearing a protective mouth guard if you are playing a sport. Even if you just like to throw a ball around from time to time, it’s advisable to invest in a gum shield as you never know when an accident may occur. We strongly advise wearing a mouth guard for the following sports:
    • boxing and kickboxing
    • martial arts
    • wrestling
    • rugby league
    • rugby union
    • hockey
    • ice hockey
    • lacrosse
  3. Take care when eating hard foods: take extra care when biting down on hard sweets, chewy toffees and foods such as popcorn, which may contain hard pieces.
  4. See your dentist for regular check-ups: your risk of injury will be heightened if your teeth are damaged or weak and seeing your dentist will help to reduce the risk of these problems. Ideally, we recommend six-monthly check-ups.
  5. Don’t use your teeth for anything they’re not designed for! One of the most common causes of chips and breaks is using the teeth to try and open bottles and other objects. Resist the temptation to use your teeth in this way to avoid injuries and prevent unexpected trips to the dentist.

 

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How to Deal with a Knocked Out Tooth

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015

3534882_blogDental injuries are fairly common and it is estimated around a quarter of UK children will damage a front tooth. If you have a tooth knocked out playing sport or you fall and lose a tooth, there is a possibility of saving the tooth. Here are some simple steps you can follow:

Dealing with a knocked-out tooth

If you’ve lost a tooth, try to find it and then wipe it clean. Be very gentle, avoid scrubbing and hold the tooth by the crown (the white glossy part) to avoid touching the delicate root. If you can, try to reinsert the tooth into the socket and then call your dentist. If you have somebody with you, it may be easier for them to re-implant the tooth for you.

If you can’t reinsert the tooth, place it in a glass of milk or saline solution or hold it carefully between the inside of you cheek and your gums. This helps to keep the tooth moist.

If you are able to see a dentist very quickly after the incident, it may be possible to save the tooth. Your dentist will place the tooth back in its socket.

Advice for children

The milk teeth are designed to fall out from the age of around 6 years old. If a child loses a tooth before this age in an accident or fall, don’t attempt to re-insert the tooth. Reinserting the tooth may damage the adult tooth growing underneath.

If you need urgent dental attention, our team is ready and waiting to help. Call our friendly receptionists and explain the situation and your symptoms and they will work quickly to get you an appointment as early as possible. We can also offer advice about dental injuries and dealing with tooth pain over the telephone.

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Preparing yourself for a Dental Emergency in Central Leeds

Monday, December 2nd, 2013

3534882_blogIt is very easy to get frightened when an emergency crops up in the body, and especially in the mouth. It is easy to panic in situations such as this and often to go over the top with your decision making. However, it is all the more reason to be aware of a dental crisis and to know what to do should one crop up: talk to your dentist and go on line; find out places to go around central Leeds- there are 24 hour surgeries and also, you can go to a hospital when things go wrong, so do your homework. Of course, such homework will also help you to identify the nature of the emergency. If you have a filling fallout, a veneer or a crown come loose, or even get a chipped tooth, yes of course this can be an ‘emergency’ and can be discomforting, but it can be held at bay with some painkillers or herbal products until you can be seen by your regular dentist. Problems like a tooth abscess or an injury though will clearly need immediate attention so you shouldn’t take any chances because time is of the essence here. Whatever the situation though, if any problem is troubling you, never feel that you can’t make that call- after all, your future and your oral health could be on the line here.

 

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Dealing with a Lost Tooth in Leeds

Saturday, May 19th, 2012

Tooth loss is horrible at any time but if it occurs in an accident in Leeds, you should wise up to the eventuality so that you know what to do and possibly save the tooth. When the accident occurs the maximum time you have to get the tooth back into the socket is 24 hours, but that is really pushing it as by that time, the gap will have started healing itself. Essentially, the tooth needs to be put back in the socket quickly- you can do this yourself, but you should avoid touching the root and the tooth needs to be clean, but that doesn’t involve scrubbing it, just rinsing it in water or milk, then you should get to the dentist as fast as you can. If you cannot get the tooth in, you will need to keep it moist, again in water or milk, until you can see a dentist. The whole point of doing this quickly is to give the nerves on the root of the tooth a chance a chance to join up again with the cells in the gums though the dentist will have to make sure the tooth is secure. However, you never know when these problems will arise and it is difficult to find a dentist at three in the morning. In this scenario, you should get yourself down to A and E.

 

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