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.