COVID-19

A dental emergency can be alarming on the best of days, let alone when the world is dealing with wrap of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr Jennifer Collins, our Lead General dentist here at Northumberland Dental Care, has put together a piece to give you a better understanding of what a dental emergency is, and how to deal with them. Please use this as a guide only – every case is individual and if you are unsure, ring your dental practice for advice or to speak to a dental professional. You need to go straight to A&E if you have; · Facial swelling affecting your vision, breathing or preventing your mouth opening more than two finger width · Trauma causing loss of consciousness, double vision or vomiting You need urgent dental treatment if you have; · Facial swelling, · Bleeding after an extraction that does not stop after 20 mins of solid pressure with gauze. · Bleeding due to trauma · Severely broken tooth · Toothache that is preventing sleep/eating combined with swelling/f

Update: 7th January 2020 Northumberland Dental Care remains open for all patient appointments during Level 5 restrictions. As an essential healthcare service, patients are permitted to travel more than 5km from home to attend the dentist. We continue to implement a number procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of both our patients and staff. Should you have any concerns, please contact us directly on (01) 6688441. We are continuing to ensure the safety of patients, dentists and staff with a number of enhanced safety measures, including the following: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Staff and patient temperature checks Pre-appointment screening Staggered & lengthened appointments Increased infection prevention & control (IPC) processes Addition of air purifier machines We request that patients do not visit us without a pre-arranged appointment.   Update: May 18th 2020 We are delighted to inform you that Northumberland