Whatever Your Emergency, We Can Help.
If you are experiencing severe pain, bleeding, have lost a tooth or believe you might have an infection, then it is likely you might need emergency dental treatment on Harley Street. Please contact us as soon as possible so that we can get you back on the road to recovery.
Please contact us as soon as possible so that we can get you back on the road to recovery fast. For emergency dental treatment outside of normal surgery hours, please call us on 020 7486 4442 and listen to the answer machine message for details of our emergency numbers.
Our Emergency Dental Treatments in London
Whether you have a broken tooth or teeth, suspect you may have a broken jaw, are suffering extreme pain or think you may have some accidental damage, our team of specialists are committed to providing world-class care.
Treatment for Pain
Mouth pain can be extremely unpleasant. It can also be the sign of an infection or abscess, where pus in the tooth has caused an infection, that if not treated could potentially become life-threatening. Don’t suffer in silence. If you are experiencing any pain in the mouth or teeth then contact us for treatment. In the meantime, taking over-the-counter pain medications or holding an icepack on the sensitive area may help to alleviate the pain.
Fractured Teeth
One of the most common reasons for an emergency dentist appointment as teeth can get broken by a number of day-to-day factors. If a large chunk of your tooth has been knocked out then this is considered to be a serious fracture, which is often accompanied by severe pain. Treatments include using a white filling to fix the missing part of the tooth, placing a crown on the fractured tooth or conducting a root canal.
Fractured Jaws
A fractured or broken jaw can be very painful and it is important to get treatment fast, in order to prevent risk of infection or further damage. You likely have a fractured jaw if you are having difficulty opening or closing the mouth fully, are bleeding or drooling from the mouth or seeing bruising around the jaw. Treatments include surgery or wiring and recovery time is key in order to bring back long-term comfort and function in the jaw.
Trauma
If you’ve suffered blunt trauma to the mouth, it’s important to contact us immediately to maximise treatment success. A knocked-out tooth has the best chances of successfully re-rooting if put back in within ten minutes. The longer it is left, the worse the chances get. Please also try to avoid touching the root of the tooth and keep the tooth clean. Ideally, if safe, place the tooth gently back into the socket or if this is not possible put it into a cup of milk until you get to the clinic.
How Can I Avoid Potential Emergency Dental Treatment in London?
Keeping up to date with your routine check-ups and seeing a dentist every six months can help reduce the likelihood of needing emergency dental treatment on Harley Street. In these appointments, the dentist will check for any signs of infection, decay or gum disease along with reviewing the success of any treatments you have had done, such as fillings or crowns. Staying up to date with this standard of care helps to ensure continued awareness about the health of your mouth. Additionally, maintaining a high level of oral hygiene day-to-day can help prevent infection and keep the teeth healthy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is considered a dental emergency?
Whether you’ve been putting off a trip to the dentist for some time and suddenly can no longer manage your issue, or you’ve been caught off-guard by an unexpected dental emergency – there’s no denying that a trip to the emergency dentist in Harley Street is never ideal.
But there are a number of reasons why you may need the attention of an emergency dentist, with some of the most common issues we see including:
- Cracked or chipped teeth
- Knocked-out teeth
- Severe toothache
- Infected gums
- Excessive bleeding
Whether your concern is out of the blue or has been a long time coming though, it’s so important that you seek the help of an emergency dentist at Harley Street. More often than not, the sooner you receive treatment, the simpler the solution will be, as most dental issues will only become worse if left untreated.
What can an emergency dentist in Harley Street do?
Here at Harley Street Oral Reconstruction Centre, we understand the urgency that comes with a dental emergency, and our team are on hand to offer the necessary assistance for those cases where a routine appointment would be inappropriate.
Depending on your dental issue, there are a few different things we can do, from examination and essential treatment to prescribing pain relief and treating infections. However, it is up to our team of professionals to determine whether your issue is in fact an emergency, or whether it can be treated in a normal appointment.
How long should I wait before ringing the emergency dentist?
If you’ve suffered trauma to your mouth or have severe pain that cannot be controlled with regular pain killers, then it’s important that you seek treatment immediately. You can contact us during office hours as normal with a dental emergency and our team will work hard to fit you in. For out-of-office dental emergencies, you can ring us on 020 7486 4442.
What can you do to relieve pain whilst waiting for your emergency appointment?
If you’re suffering from severe toothache, there are some things you can do whilst you wait to be seen by the dentist which could help, including:
- Taking regular painkillers
- Rinsing your mouth with warm salt water
- Using heat or ice on the area
It’s very important that you seek the advice of a dentist or pharmacist before trying any sort of at-home pain relief, as they should be able to advise you on the most appropriate course of action for you.
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