All our clinics have a protected emergency slot for each surgery, available every day for the urgent need of patients in pain. To add to this any unused or cancelled slots also automatically become available for emergency use. You need never worry about suffering from a dental emergency any longer than you must.
Please note emergency appointments are offered on the day and on a first come, first served basis only.
If you need dental treatment in an emergency
- If you are one of our regular patients, call us as we may be able to offer one of our emergency appointments at short notice
- If you are not and don't have a dentist, find one using NHS 111
If you need to see a dentist out of hours
- Call us as our answerphone message may advise where to get out-of-hours treatment
- Call NHS 111 to find an out-of-hours dental service near you
Don't contact your GP, as they won't be able to offer emergency or out-of-hours dental care.
If you're in pain while waiting to see a dentist, take painkillers. NHS 111 can also offer other self-care advice.
When to go to hospital
Only go to accident and emergency (A&E) in serious circumstances, such as:
- Severe pain
- Heavy bleeding
- Injuries to the face, mouth, or teeth
If you're not sure whether you should go to A&E, contact NHS 111, who will be able to advise you.
Managing dental problems at home
If there is any swelling or trauma please contact the practice for advice
Toothache
Where your toothache can be managed by pain killers, please continue to do this as and when needed until the practice is able to open as normal. Avoid hard things and keep to a soft diet where possible. Ensure the area is kept clean with regular brushing and interdental cleaning. If your sleep is affected, pain killers aren’t helping or there is a swelling present please contact the practice.
Broken teeth/lost fillings
If you have a broken tooth, keep the area as clean as possible. Try to avoid hard things to reduce the risk of the tooth breaking more and take painkillers if needed. Ensure you are maintaining good oral hygiene and a low sugar diet to protect the tooth as much as possible.
If the tooth is sensitive you can buy a temporary repair kit from your local chemist.
Lost crowns
If you can place the crown back in place, you can buy a temporary cement kit from the chemist. Ensure the area is kept clean and avoid hard things to protect the crown. If you are unable to put the crown back in place, keep the area as clean as possible. If you are getting any sensitivity, you can use a sensitive toothpaste when brushing and use it as an ointment at night by leaving it on the specific area of sensitivity.
Bleeding gums
Bleeding gums are caused by gum inflammation. This can be resolved by good oral hygiene. Ensuring you are brushing twice daily and cleaning interdentally. You can also use a chlorhexidine mouthwash to help with bleeding gums. Where good oral hygiene is followed this should resolve in a few days.
Wisdom teeth pain
Keep the area as clean as possible, using a single tufted toothbrush in order to clean the area well. Use a warm salt water mouth rinse or chlorhexidine mouthwash 2/3 times a day and take painkillers as needed. If you have a facial swelling please contact the practice.
Teething pain
Teething pain begins around six months and children can experience pain in the mouth during teething, which may effect their sleeping and eating. Pureed food, cool liquids and teething aids can be helpful but avoid pureed sweet foods as these can lead to decay. Liquid painkillers can be used and teething gels available from the chemist.
Dentures
If your dentures are loose you can purchase a fixative at your local chemist to help with this. If you have broken your denture or they are rubbing, the dental labs are currently closed, please contact the practice once we are reopen.