It is truly something that the majority of people never want to consider happening to them. However, following the pandemic of 2020, emergency dental services saw their patient lists boom, as more people than ever before realised that they needed emergency dental care.
While most people would assume that a dental emergency involves discomfort from an issue like a dental abscess, there are in fact many other conditions that people may be experiencing that do warrant a same day visit to their dental surgery. But, these are currently being treated correctly, due to a lack of information about the seriousness of these issues.
At Wickham Dental, we are exceedingly proud of our emergency dentist in Wickham, and we will always aim to see our emergency patients within 24 hours of them contacting the surgery. We will treat you with the TLC you need when you come to us with a dental issue and will always aim to resolve any discomfort that you are in.
So, which conditions warrant a same day visit to see our dentist in Wickham?
Abscesses
As mentioned before, one of the most common reasons why people seek out our emergency dentist in Wickham is due to dental abscesses. Many people assume that the only symptom of a dental abscess is discomfort when, in actuality, many people notice a sensation of pressure before the discomfort sets in, along with swelling and discolouration to the gum. If you notice any of these symptoms followed by a fever, or vomiting, then you need to book a same day appointment to see our dental team.
Lost filling or crown
Most people who have had fillings or crowns can attest to the fact that sometimes they simply come loose and fall out. While this is usually associated with some level of discomfort, for some individuals, there is no sensation at all. But if you have lost a filling or crown, then you do urgently need to see our same day dental team, as delaying treatment could cause decay to set in and even for an abscess to form. Yikes!
Wobbly teeth
Wobbly teeth are usually the result of a trauma to the face or, in some instances, severe gum disease that has been untreated. But irrespective of the cause, if you notice that one of your teeth, or many of your teeth are wobbling, then you need to see our team. We will, of course, attempt to splint the wobbly tooth to the nearest secure teeth but based on the underlying cause, this is not always a guarantee.
Bleeding
Much like the wobbly teeth, bleeding in the mouth is usually the result of either trauma to the face or a dental extraction. If after around 20 minutes of applying pressure to the area with gauze there is no slowing of the bleed, then you need to see our emergency team to prevent any further blood loss.
Swelling
Swelling anywhere in the mouth, in the throat, under the chin or jaw line needs to be treated as an emergency situation as, if left unchecked, this can cause issues with eating and breathing. So, always be sure to contact us if you have this issue.