Dental Emergency in Merthyr Tydfil
Get fast help for dental emergency in Mid Glamorgan
Dental emergencies are distressing and often painful. We understand that you need to see an emergency dentist as quickly as possible.
We urge you to call our friendly reception team on 01639 722277 as soon as possible so that we can get you booked in to see the emergency dentist.
What is classed as a dental emergency?
We class a dental emergency as anything which is causing you pain, swelling or bleeding to the teeth, mouth and gums. If you are unsure if you are experiencing a dental emergency, call our friendly team who will be able to assess your symptoms and get you booked in.
Common dental emergencies experienced by patients living in Mid Glamorgan include:
- Persistent toothache
- A chipped tooth
- A knocked-out tooth
- A dental abscess
- A broken or loose crown
- Loose or missing fillings
- Painful wisdom teeth
- Bleeding from the socket of a recently extracted tooth
It is important to call us on 01639 722277 to see the emergency dentist as soon as you are able so that we can get you booked in quickly. The earlier in the day you call us, the more likely we can get you to see the emergency dentist on the same day.
If your dental emergency occurs outside of our usual opening hours of between 9am and 5pm, we recommend you call 111 who can give you advice on what to do.
Advice for common dental emergencies in Mid Glamorgan
Here are some of the more common dental emergencies that we witness with patients living in Mid Glamorgan:
A knocked-out-tooth
This dental emergency can be very upsetting. Be sure to visit A&E if you have sustained physical injuries to your face or body.
If you have found the knocked-out tooth, pick it up by the crown, not the roots and either keep it in your mouth or in a pot of cold milk whilst you wait to see the emergency dentist.
It is vital that you call the emergency dentist as soon as possible as timing is of the essence in being able to save the knocked-out-tooth.
Loose or lost filling
If you have the filling, bring it with you when you see the emergency dentist. Take paracetamol for any pain and gently swill warm salty water around your mouth to help keep the area clean and free from infection. Avoid consuming anything too hot or too cold and try to chew on the other side of your mouth.
A broken crown
If a dental crown breaks, try rinsing your mouth in warm, salty water to keep the area clean and ease the pain. Take paracetamol if necessary and avoid chewing on this side of your mouth. You should eat soft foods and avoid hot and sugary drinks whilst you wait to see the emergency dentist.
If you have them, take the broken pieces of the dental crown with you to see the emergency dentist. The emergency dentist may be able to repair your existing crown, or you may need a new one.
What happens at an emergency dental appointment in Merthyr Tydfil?
This will depend upon the nature of your dental emergency, but our first priority will always be to eliminate any pain that you are experiencing. Our kind and caring team will take great care of you.
Depending on your type of dental emergency, you may need an urgent procedure carried out on the day. If not, we may make a repair to the tooth or carry out a form of temporary treatment and then book you in for a follow up appointment for a more comprehensive form of treatment.
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