Emergencies

Urgent dental care with our emergency dentist Ipswich

Immediate solutions and expert advice

With dental emergencies, it’s important for us to move fast. We can get to the issue and prevent any further problems from developing. That’s why at Christchurch Dental, we offer emergency dental appointments usually on the same day and within hours wherever possible.

We provide the highest level of customer service and expert advice, across a wide range of dental services, in our beautiful clinic with state-of-the-art facilities. We treat every patient as an individual and every smile as unique to give you the best service possible.

Emergency Dentist Service

It’s hard to know what qualifies as a dental emergency, but if something’s gone wrong and you’re suffering from dental pain, it’s better to give us a call. Any of the following might mean you need a speedy solution:

• Bleeding from the mouth
• Toothache
• Severe dental pain
• Loose teeth
• Broken tooth
• Lost crown
• Broken denture
• Wisdom teeth pain
• Swelling in the face or mouth
• Any new lumps or bumps in the mouth
• Bulges or swelling on your gums

Dental Emergencies can include a cracked, broken, or completely knocked out tooth, a lost filling, damaged dental restorations, or an abscess, which can form within a tooth or on the gum. If something doesn’t feel right, please don’t hesitate to call us. You may require timely dental care from one of our skilled dentists to prevent the issue from worsening or causing lasting damage.

Emergency Dental Care Tips

You shouldn’t have to wait too long to see us, but if you do have a mouth-related accident, you might want to follow these handy dental emergency tips to help relieve pain and prevent further damage:

• Knocked out a tooth? We will be much more likely to save the tooth if you see us quickly. Hold the tooth carefully and avoid touching the roots - these are very delicate. Rinse gently with water to remove excess skin. If you can, try to put the tooth back and make sure it is the right way around. If you can, don’t force it in, as this could damage the tooth and the gum. If you’re unable to do this, place it in some milk or water containing a pinch of salt.
• Chipped a tooth? First, rinse your mouth with warm water. If you have any pieces of the tooth, keep them. A cold compress will help reduce any swelling and you can stop any bleeding with a piece of gauze pressed on the wound.
• Lost a filling or crown? Keep the restoration if you still have it. If intact, you can use sugar-free gum to stick it in place. You can also use over-the-counter dental cement (if you have access to it).
• An abscess? If you suspect you are suffering from an abscess, rinse your mouth with warm, salty water and take over-the-counter pain killers. If you start to develop a high temperature, severe pain, or any difficulty breathing, you may have to go to A&E.

A dental emergency can be stressful and painful. Don't let it worsen. Our team offers immediate relief and expert care. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.