NI TEL: 028 3832 2821
ROI TEL: 048 3832 2821

EMAIL: info@northstreetdentalcare.co.uk

We will do our best to see genuine emergencies within 24 hours. Telephone the practice first thing in the morning (8am) to arrange an appointment.

In the evenings, weekends and public holidays we participate in the Local Area Emergency Dental Clinic.

If You Have Pain With No Facial Swelling You Can Purchase Painkillers From Any Pharmacy. Always Take The Advice Of The Pharmacist And Inform Them Of Any Current Medication Or Medical Conditions You May Have Eg. Asthma, Stomach Ulcers, Allergies.
Avoid Hot/Cold/Hard Foods As This May Make The Pain Worse.
Contact Your Dentist For Treatment As Soon As Possible.
If You Are Swollen It Is Often A Sign Of Infection Such As An Abscess. If The Swelling Is Severe Or You Feel Unwell, Have A Raised Temperature Or The Swelling Is Affecting Your Swallowing Or Breathing, You Must Urgently Attend Your Local Casualty Department.

Do Not Replace The Crown or Bridge With Super Glue.
If the crown is at the back of your mouth leave it out and keep in a safe place until you attend your dentist.
If The Crown Is At The Front Of Your Mouth You Can Buy Temporary Cement From Some Pharmacies. It Is Not Advisable To Eat Or Sleep With The Crown Retained By Such A Temporary Cement.

Keep The Fragments Carefully As It May Be Possible To Repair The Denture Using The Existing Pieces. It May Be Necessary For The Dentist To Take An Impression And Send The Broken Denture To The Laboratory For Repair, If Possible.

If The Socket Is Simply Oozing With Blood, Apply Firm Pressure To The Socket For 15-20 Minutes. Use A Clean Handkerchief/Gauze To Form A Firm Pad. Place This Over The Extraction Socket And Bite As Firmly As Possible For 15-20 Minutes.
If The Socket Is Bleeding Heavily Or Persistently You Need Urgent Attention. Apply Firm Pressure To The Socket As Mentioned Above And Attend The Local Casualty Department ASAP.

If The Broken Tooth Is Due To A Fall Or Trauma And You Are Concerned About Other Injuries Sustained, Go Immediately To The Hospital Casualty Department.
If The Tooth Is Broken While Eating Or The Result Of A Lost Filling, The Remaining Tooth May Have Sharp Edges That Cut/Irritate Into The Tongue Or Cheeks. It May Also Be Sensitive To Hot/Cold.
Avoid Food/Drinks That Make The Pain Worse.
Some Pharmacies Have Temporary Filling Pastes That Can Be Placed In The Broken Tooth To Minimize The Pain And Irritation.

Do Not Re-Implant First (Baby) Teeth. However If The Permenant/Second/Adult Tooth Is Knocked Out It Is Important To Re-Implant The Tooth Immediatley.
Hold The Tooth By The Crown End, Not The Pointed Root.
Do Not Scrub Or Touch The Root. Rinse The Tooth With Water Or Milk.
Gently Push The Tooth Back Into The Socket -Ensure It Is In The Correct Position
Bite On A Clean Hanky To Hold The Tooth Firm In Place.
Attend Your Dentist Or Hospital Emergency Department Immediately
If You Can't Put The Tooth Back In, Place It In A Cup Of Milk – Do Not Let It Dry Out.