Cosmetic Dentists in Leamington Spa
Emergency Dentists
Clarendon House Dental Centre provide emergency dental treatment.
During an emergency appointment, we would normally provide a temporary measure until a diagnosis is made, options have been assessed and more time can be scheduled to carry out a definitive treatment. Outside office hours please listen carefully to our answerphone message for further details. |
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If you encounter a dental emergency we will do our utmost to offer you an appointment for the same day during normal practice hours. We make special provision for dental emergencies by reserving a portion of our daily schedule to deal with emergency cases. These appointments are limited so During weekend and holiday periods when the practice is closed, use the following advice to help reduce your discomfort until you are able to see us:
Toothache
If you can't get in to see us right away, try to get comfortable with over-the-counter painkillers. Take whichever analgesic you prefer according to your medical history and follow the manufacturer’s recommended maximum dose. Taking a maximum dose is fine in healthy patients for 48 hours. Taking two different types of painkiller (e.g. Brufen & Paracetamol or Paracetamol and Ibuprofen) alternately to their maximum dosages will give you the best effects.
Ensure no food debris is packed between the teeth by flossing and avoid very hot and cold food. You might also sleep better if you have a few extra pillows propping you up to a more upright position as this helps to reduce the blood pressure within the inflamed pulp tissue of the tooth.
Wisdom Teeth Pain and Infections
This problem generally affects people in their late teens or 20’s. Wisdom teeth can cause pain as they push through the gum - the same process as a baby teething! take pain killers as necessary. Infected wisdom teeth require antibiotics but some relief can be gained by using salty mouth baths. Mix these as warm and as salty as you can comfortably cope with as this will help kill some of the bacteria causing the infection.
Dental Abscess
Abscesses are caused by infections from gum disease or nerves dying inside teeth. Antibiotics can help in the short term but ultimately you will need to make an appointment with us to resolve it.
Fractured Teeth/Fillings
If the tooth is not painful or rough to your tongue, it can wait a day or two before it gets fixed properly. If the tooth is sensitive try rubbing Colgate Pro Relief toothpaste onto the exposed area for 60 seconds and repeat daily until you can come in and see us. We might need to smooth off sharp corners on the fracture to stop your tongue or cheek getting sore.
Loose/Lost Crown
Temporary cements are available at some chemists which can be used without risk of harm. However, these cements are weak and will not provided a long term solution to the problem. Clarendon House Dental Centre are able to use much stronger cements and we will check the state of the tooth at the same time.
Broken Denture
Don’t use Super Glue! Keep the pieces together and search yellow pages or the internet for a dental technician. If you can go straight to them, they might be able to help fix the denture.
Tooth Knocked Out
Accidents happen, especially while playing sports (a properly fitted mouth guard will help to minimise accidental damage to the teeth). If a tooth is knocked out following an accident there is a chance it can be put back in by a dentist. So, first of all, try not to panic. Call us as soon as you can to book an appointment and take the following advice:
If the tooth has come out whole you could try to put the tooth back into place:
- Hold the tooth by the crown (the white part usually visible in the mouth) not by the root! If the tooth is clean, hold it by the crown (making sure it is the right way round) and gently push it back into its socket. If the tooth is dirty rinse it in milk or cold water before gently pushing it back into place.
- Apply pressure to the tooth, eg. by biting onto a folded handkerchief.
- Telephone the practice immediately on 01926 339993 to make an emergency appointment. If you are calling out of hours use the emergency numbers supplied on the practice answer machine or go to the nearest accident and emergency department.
If you are unable to put the tooth back in:
- Place it in a cup of milk or, if not available, keep the tooth in the mouth between your cheek and gum taking care not to swallow it!
- Telephone the practice on 01926 339993 to make an emergency appointment. If you are calling out of hours use the emergency numbers supplied on the practice answer machine or go to the nearest accident and emergency department. Then make an appointment with us as soon as you can.
At Clarendon House Dental Centre we aim to provide comprehensive care and dental care to all our clients. We are here to provide valuable advice and dental support whenever the situation arises.