Dental Emergency

A dental emergency can be alarming on the best of days and certainly have a tendency to happen when it’s least convenient. Dr Rebecca Gavin from Northumberland Dental Care has answered your frequently asked questions about dental emergencies and how to deal with them. What should I do if I have a toothache? If you are experiencing a toothache, it’s best to rinse the mouth with warm water first to clean it out thoroughly. Use desensitising toothpaste and gently use some dental floss to remove stubborn food or debris between the teeth. If the pain persists, a suitable over-the-counter pain relief remedy can help to ease discomfort, as recommended by your pharmacist. It is also important to book an appointment with your dentist who will be able to examine the sore tooth. If pain relief does not subsidise your pain or if mild swelling occurs and you cannot attend your dentist, you should contact your local out-of-hours dentist or local GP. In cases of extreme swelling which affects the

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