Emergency Dental Treatment in Brighton and Hove
Get Fast Pain Relief From Experienced Dentists
Have you suddenly started feeling pain in your teeth or jaw? Perhaps youâve had an accident and broken, made loose, or even knocked out one of your teeth? In any and all of these events, you need to see a professional as soon as possible.Â
By calling us on 01273 900933, you will be booked for our earliest emergency appointment. Our emergency dentist services in Brighton and Hove are waiting when you need urgent attention. Weâll soothe your initial symptoms and keep you comfortable while we work on finding long-lasting solutions.
Our initial examination of your teeth will provide a good overview of your dental complication, helping us to decide on the most suitable treatment. Donât hesitate and live with what youâre feeling; contact us and quickly return to normal.
Offering Rapid Relief From Pain
Dental emergencies, especially those involving sudden pain, demand immediate attention. We’re here to provide rapid relief. We prioritise your well-being by offering swift access to our experienced team. Whether it’s a severe toothache, a broken tooth, or any other dental crisis, we’re here to provide the alleviation and ease you desperately need.
Our methods for restoring your comfort and peace of mind vary, depending on the problem youâre experiencing. Find out how we can help with our list of treatment options.
Compassionate Care for Nervous Patients
Our experienced team has worked with countless nervous and unsure patients, and we recognise the anxiety and uncertainty that can accompany these situations. Our goal is to provide not only expert care but also clarity and reassurance, and to give you back a sense of control.
Weâre your partner throughout this journey, and weâll not only address your immediate concerns but also provide the reassurance and guidance you deserve.
Minimising Your Wait for Emergency Dental Care
Waiting for hours or even days for relief is simply not an option in an emergency. Our flexible hours and fast, prioritised emergency dental services mean you could see one of our specialists as soon as possible, and get immediate care.
From the moment you reach out to us, our team is ready to act, ensuring that you receive the care you require without delay.
Affordable Emergency Dentists
Expert dental care should be accessible to everyone â especially during emergencies. Thatâs why we offer emergency dental solutions that are not only effective but also budget-friendly.Â
Weâll work with you to explore your options for budget-meeting, cost-effective treatments to ensure you receive the care you need at an affordable price. Regain your dental health without compromising your financial stability by coming to us.
What are the Most Common Dental Emergencies?
- Toothache
- Broken or chipped teeth
- Knocked out teeth
- Dislodged teeth
- Broken wires and/or braces
- Loose bands and/or brackets for orthodontic braces
- Abscess ( Pimple-like swelling of the gum)
- Soft-tissue damage
- Broken dentures
- Loose crowns and/or bridges
Stop Toothache in Its Tracks
Toothache is caused by a number of different dental issues. Usually, the pain begins suddenly and can range from mild discomfort to severe. It can come and go, but it can also be constant and made worse by eating or drinking.Â
A toothache may get progressively worse as time goes on, so itâs essential to see a dentist as soon as you can.
Why Does Toothache Happen?
Toothache occurs when the dental pulp becomes inflamed. The dental pulp is made of delicate tissue containing blood vessels and sensitive nerves. The dental pulp can become inflamed for a number of reasons, including:
- Bacterial infection
- Tooth decay
- Receding gums
- A cracked tooth
- Broken or loose fillings
Other reasons for toothache that donât involve the dental pulp include:
- Injury to the temporomandibular joint (the joint that connects the skull to the jaw)
- Ulcers on the gums
- Sinus inflammation
- Eruption of wisdom teeth
- Impacted wisdom teeth
How is Toothache Treated?
How a toothache is treated will depend on the cause of the pain. Weâll need to find this out before we can decide how to treat it. First, weâll examine your mouth, and we may take an x-ray of your teeth to help identify the issue.
If the toothache is a result of tooth decay, the decay will be removed and replaced with a filling.
If your toothache is due to a broken or loose filling, the damaged filling will be replaced, removing any decay during the procedure.
If the dental pulp is infected, a course of antibiotics or root canal treatment may be necessary. During this procedure, your emergency dentist will remove the pulp, fill the space with paste and cover the rest of the tooth with a crown to seal and protect it.
Broken Tooth
A broken or chipped tooth is the most common dental emergency. If you have a broken tooth, you must visit an emergency dentist immediately to prevent further damage.
In the event of a broken tooth, you must not attempt to implant the broken fragment back into the gum. Instead, place it in a clean container and make sure the fragment is covered with saliva or milk until you can see your emergency dentist. The fragment may be used to repair your tooth.
How are Broken Teeth Treated?
You may have chipped the edge of one of your front teeth. If this is the case, we would typically smooth out the uneven edge and replace the missing part with composite.
If a molar is broken, a section of the chewing surface may have been broken away. In this case, we will replace the missing section with a crown or filling.
Occasionally, a break can cause damage to the dental pulp, which houses a network of nerves and blood vessels. In this instance, root canal treatment may be necessary in order to remove damaged pulp to prevent infection. After the surgery, we will fill the space and seal the tooth with a crown or filling to protect it.Â
If you have a broken tooth, please call 01273 900933 immediately to book an emergency appointment.Â
How to Handle Dental Emergencies Before Seeing a Dentist
Toothache:
Floss your teeth and rinse your mouth with warm water to remove debris. Apply a cold compress to your cheek to help swelling. Donât use painkiller gels near the sore tooth as they can burn the gums and cause further pain.
Chipped / Broken Teeth
Save any remaining pieces of teeth and rinse thoroughly. Rinse your mouth with warm water and, if necessary, apply gauze to the injured site to stop bleeding. A cold compress applied to your cheek can help swelling and soothe pain.
Knocked Out Teeth
Hold onto the crown (the bottom part of the tooth) and remove very carefully the dirt, if any, from the tooth root. Donât scrub away any remaining tissue fragments. If possible, very gently place the tooth back in the socket and contact your dentist. If thatâs too difficult, keep it bathed in saliva inside your cheek. (In children, keep it in some milk.)
Partially Dislodged (Extruded) Tooth
Apply a cold compress to your cheek to ease pain. Take over-the-counter pain medication if necessary.
Lost Filling
As a temporary solution, use dental temporary filling material from a chemist or sugar-free chewing gum to bridge the cavity. Your dentist will replace your filling at your emergency appointment.
Lost Crown
Book an emergency dentist appointment and bring the crown with you. If possible beforehand, you can apply dental cement/denture adhesive or toothpaste to the inner surface of the crown and try to place it back over the tooth.
Trapped Object Between Teeth
Broken Braces or Wires
Loose Brackets and Bands
Loose braces can be temporarily reattached with orthodontic wax before your dentist fixes them. If a band becomes loose, save it and have it reattached at your appointment.
Abscesses
Soft Tissue Injuries
How to Get an Appointment With an Emergency Dentist
Hove Dental Clinic provides our patients with expert dental care and strives to accommodate anyone in need of urgent treatment â you donât need to be registered with us to book an emergency appointment.
Get in touch with us over the phone and weâll fit you in with one of our friendly and experienced dentists, discuss your symptoms, and give advice on pain management until you can come to us.
Book an Appointment Today
Donât delay if you have a dental emergency on your hands â send us your details via the contact form, contact us on the phone, or email us directly. Weâll do everything we can to answer as soon as possible.
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