Have An Emergency?
Immediate Dental Care When You Need It Most
Dental emergencies can happen at any time, often when you least expect them. Whether you’re experiencing a severe toothache, a broken tooth, or swelling, it’s crucial to seek prompt dental care to avoid further complications.
At Woodberry Down Dental Practice, we offer emergency dental services in Manor House to provide immediate relief for your dental pain and address urgent issues.
If you are a registered patient, please call us at 020 8800 2244 during our working hours.
For non-registered patients, we offer private pain appointments, which require a £60 deposit at the time of booking.
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What Constitutes a Dental Emergency?
A dental emergency requires immediate attention, especially if it involves significant pain, injury, or risk of further complications.
Here are some common situations that require emergency dental care:
Severe Toothache
If you are experiencing persistent or intense pain that cannot be alleviated by over-the-counter pain relievers, it’s crucial to seek immediate care.
Broken or Chipped Teeth
A broken or chipped tooth can cause discomfort, increase the risk of infection, and affect your appearance. Immediate dental attention is required to restore your tooth.
Root Canal Issues
If you have a damaged or infected tooth pulp, a root canal procedure may be necessary to save the tooth and prevent further infection.
Painful or Bleeding Gums
Bleeding gums, especially when accompanied by pain, can indicate an infection or gum disease and should be treated promptly.
Pain when Chewing or Biting
If biting or chewing causes discomfort, it could be a sign of a deeper issue, such as a cavity, cracked tooth, or infection that requires urgent care.
Sensitivity to Hot or Cold
Extreme sensitivity to hot or cold foods and beverages may be a sign of a cavity, cracked tooth, or other dental issues that need to be addressed quickly.
Swollen Gum Tissue
Swelling in the gums can indicate an infection or abscess that requires immediate treatment to prevent the infection from spreading.
Facial Swelling
Swelling around the face, especially near the jaw, can signal an abscess or other infection, which requires prompt attention to avoid serious complications.
How We Can Help
At Woodberry Down Dental Practice, we are committed to offering fast and effective solutions for a variety of dental emergencies. Our experienced team will work quickly to alleviate your pain and address the root cause of the issue.
We offer a range of emergency treatments, including but not limited to:
Pain relief
We provide immediate pain management to alleviate your discomfort while we work to resolve the underlying issue.
Restorative care
If your tooth has been damaged, we can offer restorative treatments such as fillings, crowns, or root canals to restore your tooth’s function and appearance.
Tooth extraction
In some cases, an extraction may be necessary if a tooth is too damaged to be repaired or if it is causing further complications.
Gum treatments
For patients suffering from gum infections or swelling, we can provide treatments to eliminate the infection and reduce pain and inflammation.
Emergency Care Outside Office Hours
If you require emergency dental care outside of our regular office hours, please contact the Emergency Dental Service by calling 111, where a local dental team will be able to assist you.
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NHS England – London Region
2nd Floor, Southside
105 Victoria Street
London SW1E 6QT
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