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In case of a dental emergency during practice hours, please contact us as soon as possible on 0330 8186450. We will do everything possible to see a patient in pain on the same day.
If you require emergency treatment outside surgery hours, please call us on 0330 8186450 where you will hear a message detailing the specific arrangements that day.
Any dental emergency like an injury to the teeth or gums can be potentially serious and should not be ignored. Ignoring a dental problem can increase the risk of permanent damage as well as the need for more extensive and expensive treatment later on.
If you have a dental emergency please call us as soon as possible on 0330 8186450.
What Is a Dental Emergency?
A dental emergency is any urgent issue involving your teeth, gums, or mouth that causes severe pain, swelling, bleeding, or threatens the long-term health of a tooth. Unlike routine dental problems that can wait for a scheduled appointment, emergency dental treatment is needed when immediate care can relieve pain, stop infection, or prevent permanent damage.
Common signs include:
- Intense or sudden toothache
- Facial swelling
- A knocked-out or broken tooth
- Dental trauma after an accident
- Bleeding that won’t stop
- Severe gum infection or abscess
If you’re unsure whether your situation is urgent, call our emergency dentist number — our team will advise you right away and can often offer a same-day emergency dentist appointment.
We treat patients of all ages — from adults to children — so whether you’re searching for a 24-hour emergency dentist, a kids’ emergency dentist, or just need fast, professional emergency dental care near you, we’re here to help.
Why Immediate Emergency Dental Treatment Matters
Delaying treatment for a dental emergency can quickly turn a manageable issue into a serious health risk. What may start as a minor ache or chip can escalate into an infection, abscess, or even the loss of a tooth. In some cases, untreated dental infections can spread to the jaw or bloodstream — becoming dangerous and painful.
Fast action matters. A knocked-out tooth, for example, can often be saved if reinserted within 60 minutes. Likewise, a growing abscess can be controlled with the right intervention before it causes swelling, fever, or more severe complications.
Our emergency dental care is designed to relieve pain, prevent further damage, and restore function — without delay. Whether you’re calling for yourself or need an emergency dentist for kids, we’re here to guide you through the next steps and offer the urgent dental treatment you need.
If you’re experiencing dental pain or trauma, don’t wait — contact your nearest emergency dentist in Milton Keynes, Northampton, or Kettering. Same-day appointments are often available.
Common Emergencies We Treat
Severe Toothache
A persistent or sudden toothache can indicate deep decay, a cracked tooth, or even nerve damage. If left untreated, it can lead to an abscess or serious infection. Our emergency dental care team will quickly identify the cause, provide pain relief, and begin the necessary treatment – from fillings to root canals. Tooth pain is one of the most common reasons patients call our emergency dentist number, and we’re here to help with same-day care when you need it most.
Swelling or Abscesses
Facial swelling or a gum abscess is often a sign of infection, which can spread quickly if not addressed. Symptoms may include pain, fever, pus, or a bad taste in the mouth. These cases require urgent attention to avoid complications. Our 24-hour emergency dentists are trained to diagnose and treat infections promptly, often with drainage, antibiotics, or root canal therapy to eliminate the source.
Broken or Cracked Teeth
Chipped, cracked, or broken teeth can expose the inner pulp, causing pain and risking infection. Whether it’s from a fall, sports injury, or biting down on something hard, it’s important to see an emergency dentist promptly. Until your visit, rinse your mouth with warm water and avoid chewing on the affected side. We offer fast restorative solutions like bonding or crowns to protect and save the tooth.
Knocked-Out Tooth
If a tooth has been knocked out completely, time is critical. Try to place the tooth back into its socket, or store it in milk or saliva and contact our emergency dental clinic immediately. We often see successful re-implantation if treatment occurs within an hour. Our team in Milton Keynes, Northampton, or Kettering will act quickly to assess and treat the injury, with follow-up care to support recovery.
Lost Filling or Crown
When a filling or crown falls out, the exposed tooth can become sensitive, painful, or vulnerable to damage. Though not always painful, it’s still a situation requiring prompt attention. Our emergency dental treatment includes re-securing or replacing restorations to protect your tooth and prevent more invasive procedures down the line.
Bleeding Gums After Trauma
If your gums are bleeding after a fall or sports injury, it could be a sign of laceration, bone damage, or deeper trauma – not just a superficial issue. Gums that bleed heavily or won’t stop require urgent dental evaluation. As a children’s emergency dentist and adult provider, we treat soft tissue injuries with care and precision to minimise discomfort and promote healing.
What to Do in a Dental Emergency
When a dental emergency strikes, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed – but taking the right steps quickly can make a big difference. Here’s how to handle common dental issues before you reach your emergency dentist:
First Aid Tips for Common Emergencies...
Toothache:
Rinse your mouth with warm salt water and take over-the-counter pain relief. Avoid placing aspirin directly on the tooth or gum.
Swelling or Abscess:
Apply a cold compress to the cheek and seek treatment urgently. Don’t try to drain it yourself.
Knocked-out Tooth:
Hold it by the crown, rinse it gently if dirty. Try to place it back in the socket. If not possible, store it in milk or saliva.
Broken Tooth:
Rinse your mouth & use dental wax or sugar-free gum to cover any sharp edges.
Lost Crown or Filling:
Keep the area clean & avoid chewing on that side. Use sugar-free gum as a temporary cover. Bring the crown or filling to your appointment if you have it.
Bleeding:
Apply clean gauze and gentle pressure. For lip or cheek injuries, use a cold compress.
EMERGENCY DENTAL TREATMENT FAQs
Toothache
First, thoroughly rinse your mouth with warm water. Use dental floss to remove any lodged food. If your mouth is swollen, apply a cold compress to the outside of your mouth or cheek.
Never put aspirin or any other painkiller against the gums near the aching tooth because it may burn the gum tissue. See your dentist as soon as possible.
Chipped or broken teeth
Save any pieces. Rinse the mouth using warm water; rinse any broken pieces. If there’s bleeding, apply a piece of gauze to the area for about 10 minutes or until the bleeding stops.
Apply a cold compress to the outside of the mouth, cheek, or lip near the broken/chipped tooth to keep any swelling down and relieve pain. See your dentist as soon as possible.
Knocked-out tooth
Retrieve the tooth, hold it by the crown (the part that is usually exposed in the mouth), and rinse off the tooth root with water if it’s dirty. Do not scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments.
If possible, try to put the tooth back in place. Make sure it’s facing the right way. Never force it into the socket. If it’s not possible to reinsert the tooth in the socket, put the tooth in a small container of milk (or cup of water that contains a pinch of table salt, if milk is not available) or a product containing cell growth medium, such as Save-a-Tooth.
In all cases, see your dentist as quickly as possible. The highest chance of saving a knocked out tooth is if you are seen by the dentist and the tooth is returned to its socket within 1 hour of being knocked out.
Objects caught between teeth
First, try using dental floss to very gently and carefully remove the object. If you can’t get the object out, see your dentist.
Never use a pin or other sharp object to poke at the stuck object. These instruments can cut your gums or scratch your tooth surface.
Extruded (partially dislodged) tooth
See your dentist right away. Until you reach your dentist’s office, to relieve pain, apply a cold compress to the outside of the mouth or cheek in the affected area.
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever (such as Tylenol or Advil) if needed.
Lost filling
As a temporary measure, use an over-the-counter dental cement to fill the Cavity. See your dentist as soon as possible.
Lost crown
If the crown falls off, make an appointment to see your dentist as soon as possible and bring the crown with you.
If you can’t get to the dentist right away and the tooth is causing pain, use a cotton swab to apply a little clove oil to the sensitive area (clove oil can be purchased at your local pharmacy or in the spice aisle of your grocery store).
If possible, slip the crown back over the tooth. Before doing so, coat the inner surface with an over-the-counter dental cement, toothpaste, or denture adhesive, to help hold the crown in place. Do not use super glue!
Broken braces and wires
If a wire breaks or sticks out of a bracket or band and is poking your cheek, tongue or gum, try using the eraser end of a pencil to push the wire into a more comfortable position.
If you can’t reposition the wire, cover the end with orthodontic wax, a small cotton ball, or piece of gauze until you can get to your orthodontist’s practice.
Never cut the wire, as you could end up swallowing it or breathing it into your lungs.
Loose brackets and bands
Temporarily reattach loose braces with a small piece of orthodontic wax. Alternatively, place the wax over the braces to provide a cushion.
See your orthodontist as soon as possible.
If the problem is a loose band, save it and call your orthodontist for an appointment to have it recemented or replaced (and to have missing spacers replaced).
Abscess
Abscesses are infections that occur around the root of a tooth or in the space between the teeth and gums. Abscesses are a serious condition that can damage tissue and surrounding teeth, with the infection possibly spreading to other parts of the body if left untreated.
Because of the serious oral health and general health problems that can result from an abscess, see your dentist as soon as possible if you discover a pimple-like swelling on your gum that usually is painful.
In the meantime, to ease the pain and draw the pus toward the surface, try rinsing your mouth with a mild salt water solution (1/2 teaspoon of table salt in 8 ounces of water) several times a day.
Soft-tissue injuries
Injuries to the soft tissues, which include the tongue, cheeks, gums, and lips, can result in bleeding. To control the bleeding, here’s what to do:
Rinse your mouth with a mild salt-water solution. Use a moistened piece of gauze or tea bag to apply pressure to the bleeding site. Hold in place for 15 to 20 minutes.
To both control bleeding and relieve pain, hold a cold compress to the outside of the mouth or cheek in the affected area for 5 to 10 minutes. If the bleeding doesn’t stop, see your dentist right away or go to a hospital emergency room. Continue to apply pressure on the bleeding site with the gauze until you can be seen and treated.
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