05 / 09 / 2023
Where can I find a dentist for emergencies?
Here at Kirby Dental we know how important it can be for your overall dental health and wellbeing to receive dental care quickly in a dental emergency. It is paramount that we recognise that some accidents and injuries which can cause this sort of problem must be addressed by the emergency services. If you are unsure about the extent of your injury and what level of treatment is right for you. In these situations, utilising the NHS 111 service can help to determine a good route for you, alternatively giving your dentist in Teddington a call may offer the opportunity for us to discuss this with you.
What should I do in a dental emergency?
If it has been established that an emergency dental appointment is the right option for you, or if you know that your particular problem can be helped by your emergency dentist in Teddington then there are a few steps which it can be beneficial to follow. If your tooth (or perhaps several teeth) has been knocked out due to accident or injury, it is worthwhile collecting the missing teeth if possible.
Giving yourdentist in Teddington a call is another step you should take. At this point please answer any questions our team has for you, and offer as much information as possible whilst making it clear that you should have a face to face consultation with your dentist in Teddington as soon as possible. In the case of a missing tooth or several missing teeth the timeframe in which you see your dental practitioner has an impact on the chances of reimplanting your natural tooth. Generally speaking, the quicker we see you, the more likely it is that we could reimplant your tooth or teeth.
Of course, in some cases reimplantation might be inappropriate at an initial consultation, for example if reimplanting would worsen the damage sustained, or indeed cause further damage. It might be that we use x-rays to determine the impact your injury has had under the surface before we consider your treatment steps.
Abscesses, facial swelling and lost crowns or fillings are among the other issues which may have you needing to see your emergency dentist in Teddington. If you are experiencing any of the problems mentioned here, please do give us a call at Kirby Dental so that we can offer some advice for your situation and help you get seen as soon as possible.
Will it be painful?
It is very normal to be concerned about pain at the dentists, particularly when we are thinking about dental emergencies. First of all, pain is a key indicator of the level of care which you need for the problem you are experiencing, and when this is considered to require an emergency dental appointment, some pain can be expected in the run up to your appointment. Be encouraged, however. Here at Kirby Dental your comfort is important to us. If needed we can utilise local anaesthetic so that your appointment is as comfortable as possible, and we will do our best to deal with as much of your pain as we can during that first appointment.
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