Emergency Dentist Penge
Access same day emergency appointments with our professional dental team in Penge.
Dental emergencies in South East London
If you’re in pain due to a dental problem, don’t ignore it. Dental issues do not go away without intervention from a dentist, and ignoring the issue could make it much worse. If your dental pain is severe enough to keep you awake at night or prevent you from enjoying everyday activities, then you know that it’s time to book an emergency appointment. You don’t have to be registered with our practice to make the most of our same day appointment service, simply get in touch with our reception team to book.
If your emergency occurs outside of office hours, you can still call the practice to find out the next steps you’ll need to take. If your dental issue is making it difficult to breathe, if you have sudden severe swelling, or if you have uncontrolled bleeding, this is a medical emergency and you should call 999.
What counts as a dental emergency?
If you’re in pain and you can’t wait for a routine appointment, then it’s an emergency. Dental pain won’t go away without treatment, so it’s best not to delay this any longer. With quick intervention, we can often save the tooth, but if there is too much damage then extraction may be the only choice. Other dental emergencies we see at our Penge dental practice include facial traumas resulting in the loss of a tooth, or a loose or chipped tooth.
Even if there is no visible damage, if you’re in pain, it’s always worth confirming that there is no hidden damage. You should also consider it an emergency if you have lost a filling, crown, bridge or veneer. Losing a dental prosthetic will leave your teeth vulnerable to damage and could also make it difficult to eat. And finally, you should also treat it as an emergency if you experience any unexpected side effects following dental surgery. This could include sudden and severe swelling, uncontrolled bleeding or excessive pain.
Your emergency dental appointment explained
The purpose of an emergency dental appointment is to quickly identify the cause of the issue and offer solutions to stop the pain. We typically start with an examination and learn more about when the problem started. We might take X-rays to get a better look at the structures that are hidden from sight. We can then create your treatment plan, taking into consideration your preferences.
In some cases, we can provide treatment on the same day to help you find relief. In other cases, particularly when the treatment is more complex, we might ask you to book a follow-up appointment. If you aren’t a patient with our practice, you’ll have an opportunity to register and learn more about treatment options available with us. To get your oral health back on track following a dental emergency, book an appointment with our team.
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