Together we formulate a treatment plan which suits each individual patient, meeting their expectations.
Extractions
There are a number of reasons why a tooth may need to be removed. Some of the most common causes include dental decay, infected teeth and heavily broken down teeth beyond restorability. In a lot of these cases It is necessary to remove the tooth to help prevent infection starting and/or spreading. Teeth are removed under local anaesthetic and we aim to make this experience as comfortable as possible.
Root Canal Treatment
When the nerve in the tooth becomes infected it can form a dental abscess. A root canal treatment aims to save the tooth by removing the nerve from the tooth, making it sterile and filling it with a rubber-like material helping to prevent infection. A crown may be advised after a root canal treatment as the best mode of restoration.
Nervous Patients
We take the time to listen to all our patient’s needs and concerns and together formulate a treatment plan which suits you and meets your individual expectations. The treatment will be explained to you every step of the way.
If you feel you cannot commit to treatment in general practice, we can offer you a referral to have the treatment completed under sedation.
Emergency Care
We know how distressing dental pain can be, so we always try to see you on the same day / within 24 hours. At the appointment we will aim to relieve the pain after which you may be required to return for definitive treatment.
If you are waiting to be seen, the following tips may help:
- Toothache – rinse with warm water and use a cold compress to reduce any swelling. Over-the-counter painkillers can also help.
- Lost filling – you can put a temporary dental filling material in the cavity, as well as chewing on the other side of your mouth.
- Lost crown – if your crown is still intact, use sugar-free chewing gum or dental cement to stick it in position. If broken, keep the pieces and protect the cavity as described above.
- Knocked out tooth – pick up the tooth by the crown (the part that usually shows in your mouth) and rinse carefully with water. You can try to put the tooth back in position but make sure it is the right way round. If this is not possible, store it in milk (or water with a little salt). Do not put a baby tooth back in position as it can harm the permanent tooth underneath.
- Broken tooth – gently rinse your mouth with warm water and apply a cold compress to reduce any swelling. Keep any pieces of tooth and store them in milk or salty water.
For out of hours care please call 111 for the NHS helpline who will direct you to a dentist.
