EMERGENCY ADVICE

Swollen face:

A swollen face can indicate that you may have an abcess or infection.

If the swelling is affecting your breathing, attend your local casualty department
immediately. Contact the practice as soon as possible to get an appointment
with your dentist as you may require treatment and an antibiotic.

Excessive bleeding after a tooth extraction or injury:

Excessive bleeding after a tooth extraction or injury requires immediate attention.
Contact the surgery immediately. If the surgery is closed attend your local
casualty department.

To help reduce the bleeding, apply pressure to the socket by clamping a small pad
of gauze or clean linen firmly between the jaws for 15 minutes, repeat if necessary.

Broken tooth:

Contact the surgery for an appointment as soon as possible.

If the tooth that has broken has sharp edges, you may be able to purchase a temporary filling kit from your local chemist. Follow the instructions on the pack and contact the surgery for an appointment as soon as possible.

Avoid chewing food with the broken tooth and very hot or cold drinks as this may cause discomfort and increase sensitivity.

Crown or bridge has come out:

Do not attempt to replace the crown or bridge using superglue or any other adhesive product.

If the crown or bridge is at the back of your mouth leave it out and keep it in a safe place. Contact the surgery for an appointment as soon as possible.

If the crown or bridge is at the front of your mouth, you may be able to purchase a temporary crown cement from your local chemist. Follow the instructions on the pack and contact the surgery for an appointment as soon as possible.
Contact the surgery for an appointment as soon as possible.