Emergencies - Southcot Dental | Aylesford

Be reassured your emergency will be treated quickly

Accident or injury, your dental emergency is covered

Unless it’s absolutely obvious that you’re experiencing a dental emergency, you may be uncertain as to who to call to resolve your tooth, gum, or general mouth pain. As our Kent-based dental practice deals with dental emergencies, alongside general dentistry, and cosmetic appointments, feel free to get in touch with us. We will be able to assess your situation and set up an urgent appointment, regardless of whether or not you are currently registered with us.

Questions you are likely to be asked when you get in touch include whether an accident or injury that has impacted your teeth or gums has occurred and how much pain you’re in. The symptoms you present to us over the phone will determine how urgently you require treatment.

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The benefits of Emergencies

With Southcot Dental

Although dental emergencies can be dealt with by calling 111, the appointment you’ll receive may not be with your regular dentist. This means that on top of feeling anxious about your situation, you’ll need to describe your symptoms to someone who doesn’t know your oral history. If you register with a dental practice that is in a position to deal with emergencies such as ours, there’s a better chance we’ll already be familiar with your teeth and gums.

We can help if a tooth has been knocked out

We can help if your braces have broken

We can help if you’re suffering from a tooth infection

We can help if you’ve been in an accident

We can help if you’re in extreme pain

We can help if you’ve suffered a mouth injury

Frequently Asked Questions

Your questions about dental emergencies answered

What do I do if I’ve knocked out a tooth?

Don’t touch the root of the tooth if you can help it. Instead, hold the tooth by the crown, using a soft material, and reinsert it into the socket. See a dentist as soon as you can.

I’m having a dental emergency but I’m not registered with a practice.

You don’t need to be registered with our Larkfield practice to be treated. Simply give us a call and we’ll guide you. If we can’t fit you in, we’ll advise you as to who to call.

I think my tooth is infected. It’s swollen.

Visit a dentist as soon as possible. To numb the pain until you can see the dentist, take over the counter painkillers and use ice on the infected area. If the infection is being caused by a wisdom tooth, you can rinse with salt water.

When does my toothache constitute an emergency?

This is not an exhaustive list, but if you have a high temperature, swelling, or pain when biting down, especially if this has been ongoing for over 2 days, please get in touch as soon as possible.

My braces have broken.

If wire is sticking out, or into your gums, this needs to be seen immediately.

Your patient journey

Consultation

The nature of an emergency appointment usually means you require treatment fast. Your consultation with us will be over the phone, when you first get in touch. When we speak to you we’ll be able to assess the severity of the problem, and what needs to happen next.

Treatment

Your treatment will either take place as soon as you can get into the surgery, if that’s what we advise, or it will be within a timeframe that’s appropriate for the problem you’re presenting. We’ll be able to tell you more when we speak to you.

Aftercare

Once emergency dental treatment has been provided, we’ll advise you of how to keep the area free from infection, how to safely manage any further pain, and of any follow up appointments that may be necessary.

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