Emergency Dentistry
Emergency Dentistry in Oldham
If you need an emergency dentist, please call us in the first instance on 0161 823 5329. Or during out of hours, dial 111 to find your nearest emergency dentist.
Emergency get out of pain appointment
£250.00
including X-Rays and extraction if required
For severe facial injuries to the face, mouth or teeth or if you are experiencing heavy bleeding, dial 999.
In addition to regular dental checkups, there may be instances where you require an emergency dentist. While it can be a stressful or worrying time, please rest assured we will do everything we can to help you.
WHAT IS CONSIDERED A DENTAL EMERGENCY?
- A broken or knocked out tooth
- Bleeding due to a facial trauma
- Swelling of the mouth which is getting worse. If the swelling is spreading to other areas of your face including the eye or neck, this must be mentioned when you call the practice
- Severe dental pain which is disrupting your sleep
- Mouth ulcers that have been present for longer than 14 days
- Bleeding following a tooth extraction which cannot be controlled by biting into a gauze
An existing dental problem is continuing to get worse despite following our advice.
WHAT TO DO IF A TOOTH HAS BEEN KNOCKED OUT
As a knocked out tooth is considered a dental emergency, please call us in the first instance on 0161 823 5329. Or during out of hours, dial 111 to find your nearest emergency dentist.To have the best chance of saving the tooth we advise the following:
- Pick the tooth up by the crown and avoid touching the roots.
- Quickly rinse the tooth under cold water for 10 seconds if it is dirty.
- Try to put the tooth back into place. Hold your cheek until you can see your dentist. Do not do this with children in case they swallow the tooth. If it is not possible to put the tooth back into your mouth, place the tooth into a cup of saliva or milk.
- If the tooth can go back in, gently bite down on it to hold the tooth in place.
WHEN TO GO TO HOSPITAL
- If you are experiencing a facial swelling that is affecting your breathing, vision, or your ability to swallow. Or, if the swelling means you cannot open your mouth wider than two fingers apart
- A loss of consciousness following a trauma
- Uncontrollable or rapid bleeding from the mouth
NON DENTAL EMERGENCIES
- Chipped tooth
- Denture discomfort
- Minor toothache which comes and goes
- Mouth ulcers that have been present for less than 10 days
- Missing or loose crowns or veneers
- Orthodontic pain
- Sensitive teeth
- Sharp (but not unbearable) pain when biting down
- Wisdom tooth pain that’s not accompanied by swelling or restriction of the mouth opening
If you are experiencing any of the above, please call us on 0161 823 5329 for further advice. We may suggest coming in to see us for a dental checkup.
In addition, if you are experiencing any minor dental complaints and it’s been longer than 12 months since your last dental checkup, booking in for a checkup will allow us to examine the issue in further detail.
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HOW TO AVOID DENTAL EMERGENCIES
Keep An Eye On Persistent Dental Pain
Reduce Your Sugar Intake
Maintain Excellent Oral Hygiene
Wear a Mouthguard During Sports
Attend Regular Dental Checkups
We know that many people feel anxious about visiting a dentist. However, the sooner we can examine your teeth, the sooner we can help you find a solution. We will always do our best to reassure anxious patients, so please let us know if you are feeling worried.