An emergency dentist is required if you have unbearable toothache, with or without a painful swelling known as a dental abscess. Queens Park Dental Team in Bournemouth endeavours to see urgent cases on the same day whenever possible. The earlier you contact the practice, the more likely it is that an emergency dentist appointment will be available that same day.

Numerous things constitute a dental emergency. Here we look at what your Bournemouth emergency dentist can do in cases of unbearable tooth pain and dental abscesses.

Pain is the body’s indicator that something is wrong and requires attention. Dental pain can be severe and can make it difficult to concentrate, eat, drink, and sleep. At the first sign of toothache you should book an appointment with a dentist at our Bournemouth clinic. Mild or intermittent pain is usually manageable with over-the-counter pain relief until your appointment.

If tooth pain is severe, is accompanied by swelling, or suddenly gets worse to the point your painkillers stop working, an emergency dentist is needed.

Tooth decay is the most common cause of toothache, although it can also be caused by trauma to the teeth (even a small chip or crack can cause problems should bacteria get inside your tooth) and by lost fillings or crowns.

A dental abscess is caused by infection entering a tooth and is characterised by pain and swelling. Abscesses can be in the tooth, the gum, or the jaw bone.

When you come to our Bournemouth clinic with toothache and/or an abscess, your emergency dentist will first identify the cause of the pain, using x-rays to aid diagnosis as necessary. In the case of decay they will remove the decayed area and fill the tooth. A lost or damaged crown or filling will also be removed and replaced.

If infection has caused an abscess, your Bournemouth emergency dentist may drain it under local anaesthetic. Severe infection may require a course of antibiotics, and infected teeth usually need root canal treatment to remove all traces of infection.

Root canal treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic at our Bournemouth clinic and needs at least two appointments.

Bournemouth practice Queens Park Dental team offers emergency dentist appointments every day. The earlier you contact the practice, the more likely it is that we will be able to see you on the same day. Contact us on 01202 303322 if you need the services of an emergency dentist in Bournemouth.

Many conditions can be classed as a dental emergency. Here we look at what your Bournemouth emergency dentist can do in the case of lost or broken teeth.

Teeth are vulnerable to accidental damage, and blows to the head or face often result in one or more teeth being lost or broken. There are precautions you can take, including wearing a properly fitted dental mouthguard when playing sport. However, accidents and injuries do still happen, so if you have knocked a tooth out or suffered breakage or other damage, it’s time to call a Bournemouth emergency dentist.

Lost teeth

If you still have the tooth, pick it up by the crown (the visible part in your mouth). Touching the root must be avoided. You may be able to put it back in the socket yourself (clean it with saliva first if it is dirty) but if you can’t you should put it in a clean container and cover it with milk until the emergency dentist can see you.

In the case of young children who have knocked out a milk tooth, never try to reinsert it because you could damage the adult tooth beneath. Instead, book your child an emergency dentist appointment immediately.

For adults, your Bournemouth emergency dentist will take an x-ray to ensure the tooth is in the correct position and will strap it to surrounding teeth to give it a chance to heal. If the tooth can’t be replaced, a bridge, denture, or dental implants may be recommended.

Broken tooth

Bring tooth fragments with you to our Bournemouth clinic if possible. The emergency dentist may be able to bond them back together. Alternatively, composite bonding using white filling material may be required to build your tooth back up. For back teeth, a crown, inlay, or onlay might be needed.

If you need an emergency dentist in Bournemouth, contact Queens Park Dental Team immediately on 01202 303322. The practice keeps some appointments free each day for emergency cases, and will always try to see patients in need of urgent care on the same day whenever possible.

Why you might need an emergency dentist

There are numerous reasons you may need to see an emergency dentist, from lost or broken teeth to sudden, unbearable toothache. Pain indicates that something is wrong in the body and should never be ignored. At our Bournemouth clinic your dentist will always get you out of pain, even if you need further appointments to fully treat the problem.

Below are some common dental emergencies, and what your Bournemouth emergency dentist may do to fix the problem:

Unbearable toothache, with or without swelling

Dental pain can be unbearable. It can come on suddenly or can begin as an intermittent nagging pain that suddenly gets worse. If you have mild or intermittent dental pain you should book the next available appointment with your dentist. Over-the-counter painkillers can provide short-term relief until your appointment.

If the pain gets worse or your painkillers stop working, you need an emergency dentist. Common causes of tooth pain are decay, infection, and trauma. Infection may require root canal treatment to fully cure, which usually takes at least two appointments.

Lost tooth

Injuries to the face and head can result in teeth being knocked out. Sometimes it is possible to reimplant a tooth in the socket. If you still have the tooth, pick it up by the crown and don’t touch the root. Lick it clean if necessary and try to put it back in the socket. If you can’t reinsert it, put it in a clean container covered in milk and contact your Bournemouth emergency dentist immediately.

The dentist may be able to reimplant the tooth or may offer tooth replacement options. This advice applies only to adult teeth. Never try to reinsert a baby tooth, because this can damage the adult tooth beneath. Take your child to the emergency dentist immediately.

There are many reasons you might need an emergency dentist. At Queens Park Dental Team in Bournemouth we offer same-day emergency appointments whenever possible, because we know that rapid treatment is key. Should you require emergency care, contact us immediately on 01202 303322.

Reasons you need an emergency dentist

At our Bournemouth clinic, we see emergency patients with a range of conditions. The primary concern of your emergency dentist will be to get you out of pain, as dental emergencies can be very uncomfortable.

It is not always possible to fully treat a condition in a single emergency appointment, so you may need to come back to our Bournemouth practice for follow-up appointments after your initial treatment from an emergency dentist.

Common reasons to see an emergency dentist include:

Lost teeth

Teeth can be knocked out in accidents or injuries that involve the face, such as collisions on the sports field. We always recommend wearing a sports mouthguard if you play contact sport (such as football) or any sport that involves fast-moving objects (such as cricket), but if you do end up losing a tooth, your dentist may be able to replace it in its socket.

Broken teeth

Injuries to the face and head can also result in broken teeth. Your dentist will always strive to save your tooth so long as it is viable, and may be able to repair it using white filling material or composite bonding, or alternatively by placing an inlay, onlay, or crown if additional strength is required.

Toothache

Pain is the body’s way of telling us something is wrong, and dental pain can develop rapidly to become almost unbearable. This is usually caused by infection, and your emergency dentist will first get you out of pain before treating the underlying infection and restoring your tooth as necessary.

A common reason for needing to see an emergency dentist is lost or broken teeth. At Queens Park Dental Team in Bournemouth, we offer same-day emergency appointments, so if you have lost or damaged a tooth or teeth for whatever reason, don’t delay; get in touch to book an appointment.

Teeth are lost for a variety of reasons, including accidents, injuries, gum disease and tooth decay. If an accident or injury has resulted in tooth loss, it may be possible for your emergency dentist to reimplant it in the socket. If you still have your tooth pick it up carefully by the crown (the visible part in your mouth) and avoid touching the root. If it is dirty, carefully clean it under cold running water. Put it in a clean container and cover it either with your own saliva or with milk, and bring it to your appointment at Queens Park Dental Team in Bournemouth.

Accidents and injuries involving the mouth or head can often result in broken teeth. It is important to see a dentist as soon as possible even if your tooth only has a small chip or crack, because this can allow bacteria to enter your tooth, leading to the possibility of infection and a painful dental abscess, requiring root canal treatment and even potentially leading to tooth loss if left untreated.

Your Bournemouth emergency dentist will assess the amount of damage that has occurred, and whenever possible will work to save your tooth. This may include using white (tooth-coloured) fillings, inlays, onlays, or a crown to restore or reinforce your tooth. Composite bonding material can also sometimes be used to restore damaged teeth, whilst porcelain veneers may be recommended for slightly chipped front teeth.

If you need an emergency dentist in Bournemouth, call 01202 303322 straight away.

If you need an emergency dentist in Bournemouth, contact Queens Park Dental Team straight away on 01202 303322.As with any medical emergency, when you need urgent dental care it is best to act immediately.

What can my Bournemouthemergency dentist do?

Many things constitute a dental emergency. From lost or broken teeth to a painful abscess, unbearable tooth-ache to damages to restorations such as crowns or dentures, it is always prudent to act quickly.

We always try to book patients in with an emergency dentist on the same day whenever possible. For that reason, the earlier you contact the practice the better. Please call us on 01202 303322 for out of hours advice as soon as your emergency occurs.

The first concern of your emergency dentist will be to get you out of pain. Dental pain can be unbearable, and we will never leave a patient in pain. It is not always possible to fully treat a condition in one appointment, so you may need to come back to our Bournemouth clinic for follow-up appointments to fully cure your ailment.

If fear of the dentist has caused you to put off seeking treatment until an emergency arises, your emergency dentist will take the time to talk you through any procedures necessary, and will treat you with the utmost care and respect at all times. Modern dentistry is practically pain free, and we use the Vibrainject injection system at our Bournemouth practice to deliver local anaesthetic, meaning many patients don’t even realise the injection has taken place.

Common reasons for needing an emergency dentist include:

Broken teeth

We can use a range of techniques, including composite bonding or fillings, to repair your teeth.

Lost teeth

We may be able to reimplant your tooth, or can offer tooth replacement options.

Toothache

We will get you out of pain, then treat the underlying cause.

If you need an emergency dentist in Bournemouth, you should contact Queens Park Dental Team straight away on 01202 303322. We will do everything we can to see you as soon as possible, on the same day whenever we can, because in a dental emergency it is essential to act fast.

There are many reasons that you may need to see an emergency dentist. Dental emergencies can arise at any time of the day or night, and the quicker you contact the practice the sooner we can see you and get you out of pain. Whether you are a regular patient or a visitor to Bournemouth, we can provide emergency dental treatment.

What constitutes a dental emergency?

These are just some of the reasons you may need to see an emergency dentist:

Lost teeth

Accidents and injuries that involve a blow to the face or mouth often result in damage to the teeth. If your tooth is knocked out, your dentist may be able to reimplant it in the socket. If you still have the tooth, be sure to pick it up by the crown and avoid touching the root. You can clean it under cold water and put it in a clean container, covered in your own saliva or milk. Bring it with you to our practice. If we cannot reimplant it, your clinician will discuss tooth replacement options.

Broken teeth

Teeth are often broken in accidents and sporting injuries. Even if a tooth is only slightly chipped or cracked, infection may be able to enter the root canal system, so you should see an emergency dentist. At our Bournemouth practice we may be able to restore your tooth using composite bonding material (the same material used for white fillings), crowns or veneers.

Toothache

Toothache is a sign something is wrong and can quickly become unbearable. Come into our Bournemouth practice as soon as possible and we will get you out of pain.