Out of Hours - Helpful Advice
Emergency contacts
Tel: 028 3832 2821 for out of hours arrangements.
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.
What to do if you are in pain
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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.
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Avoid Hot/Cold/Hard Foods As This May Make The Pain Worse.
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Contact Your Dentist For Treatment As Soon As Possible.
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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.
Loose/dislodged crown or bridge
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Do Not Replace The Crown or Bridge With Super Glue.
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If the crown is at the back of your mouth leave it out and keep in a safe place until you attend your dentist.
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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.
What to do if your denture breaks
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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 your mouth bleeds after an extraction
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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.
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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.