Not a patient with us? We can often help see you on the day for a one-off £150 emergency fee that covers X-rays and treatment to get you out of pain.
Dental emergencies can be distressing and debilitating, causing severe pain and impacting your daily life. At Rendlesham Dental Practice, we understand the urgency of these situations and are committed to providing prompt, effective care to alleviate your discomfort and address the underlying issue.
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Recognising a dental emergency
Dental pain is a significant indicator of a potential emergency. It can be acute or chronic, disrupting sleep and impacting your overall well-being. If the pain stems from a dental infection, it can lead to more serious complications, such as facial or neck swelling and a raised temperature. It’s crucial to seek dental help immediately.
Other dental emergencies include:
- Broken or fractured teeth
- Lost fillings or crowns
- Avulsed (knocked out) teeth
- Severe gum bleeding
- Dental abscesses
- Trauma to the mouth or teeth following an accident
Our emergency dental services
- Same-day appointments: We strive to see patients experiencing dental pain on the same day they contact us and aim to see all emergency cases within 24 hours.
- Non-patient emergency care: If you’re not a registered patient, we offer emergency appointments for a one-off fee of £150, which includes necessary X-rays and treatment to relieve your pain.
- Out-of-hours care for private patients: Our private patients benefit from out-of-hours emergency care during weekends and evenings, for a fee of £150.
- NHS emergency guidance: NHS patients requiring out-of-hours emergency dental care are advised to contact the NHS 111 service, which will provide interim assistance until our dentists can see you during regular practice hours.
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What to do in a dental emergency
- Contact us immediately: Call our practice as soon as possible to explain your situation.
- For knocked-out teeth: Gently rinse the tooth with milk or saline, and if possible, place it back in the socket. If not, keep it moist by placing it in a container of milk or saliva.
- For broken teeth: Rinse your mouth with warm water and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling.
- For severe bleeding: Apply pressure to the affected area with a clean gauze or cloth.
- For pain: Take over-the-counter pain relief as directed but avoid placing aspirin directly on the gums.
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We’re committed to helping you achieve your dream smile. That’s why we offer interest-free financing for 6-10 months (minimum spend applies) through Medenta Finance. This allows you to budget and enjoy a beautiful, confident smile.
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FAQs
We aim to see emergency patients on the same day, and always within 24 hours.
We offer emergency appointments for non-registered patients for a £150 fee, including X-rays and pain relief treatment.
Yes, we offer out-of-hours care for our private patients at a cost of £150. NHS patients should contact NHS 111.
Gently rinse the tooth, try to place it back in the socket, or keep it moist in milk or saliva, and contact us immediately.
Take over-the-counter pain relief but avoid placing aspirin directly on the gums.
Severe pain, broken teeth, lost fillings or crowns, knocked-out teeth, severe bleeding, abscesses, and trauma to the mouth.
Yes, it can lead to facial swelling and fever, requiring immediate attention.
Apply pressure with clean gauze and contact us immediately.
