Emergency
| Emergency |
What to do? |
| Toothache |
- Rinse out mouth with warm water
- Use dental floss to remove any food trapped between teeth
- If there is swelling , place cold compresses on the outside of the cheek
- Do not use heat or place aspirin on aching tooth or gums.
- Contact Alma Dental Practice as soon as possible
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Object wedged between teeth
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- Try to remove object with dental floss. Guide floss carefully to prevent cutting gums.
- If you can't remove the object, contact Alma Dental Practice as soon as possible.
- Do not try to remove the object with a sharp or pointed instrument.
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| Knocked out tooth |
- If the tooth is dirty, rinse it gently under running water. Do not scrube it.
- Do not try to pack a baby tooth back in the socket. place in cool milk or water.
- For a permanent tooth, gently insert in its socket. If this isn't possible, place the tooth in a container of milk or cool water.
- Immediately go to Alma Dental Practice.
- Don't forget to take the tooth with you!
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| Broken tooth |
- Gently clean dirt or debris from injured area with warm water.
- Place cold compresses on the face, in the area of the injured tooth, to minimise swelling
- Contact Alma Dental Practice as soon as possible.
- Apply direct pressure to the bleeding area with a clean cloth.
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| Bitten lip or tongue |
- Apply direct pressure to the bleeding area with a clean cloth.
- If swelling is present, apply cold compresses
- If bleeding continues, contact Alma Dental Practice
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Emergencies In case of an emergency during practice hours, please contact the practice immediately (Tel 0191 2574338). We will always endeavour to see a registered patient in pain on the same day. If you require emergency treatment outside surgery hours, please telephone the practice (or 07772715114) where you will hear a message detailing the specific arrangements for that day.
New Emergency Patients who have a dental emergency and wish to be seen by a dentist on the same day, Please Phone 0191 2574338 for immediate assistance.
Out of hours Emergencies tel 07772715114
