An accident resulting in injury to the teeth or mouth can be very distressing. By being prepared with valuable information on how to deal in such situations, and going to see an emergency dentist in Buckinghamshire as soon as possible, you are able to potentially minimise any lasting damage that has been done.

By calling us as soon as you can, following an accident or an injury, we can guide you through the best ways to salvage the situation. We will book an appointment for you at the earliest possible convenience, as the sooner that you see our emergency dentist in Buckinghamshire, the better your chances are that your knocked out teeth can be re-implanted, and the damage can be identified and dealt with effectively.

When you come in to see us, there are some steps that we will take to ensure that you receive the best possible immediate care. Depending on the extent of the injury, you may need to return at a later date, after we have temporarily fixed a tooth, or teeth, that have been damaged.

We will thoroughly inspect the injured area, possibly taking x-rays so that we can determine what the full extent of the damage may be. If you are in pain, rest assured that we can numb the area with a local anaesthetic to help relieve you of discomfort for some time.

Next, we will thoroughly clean and sterilize the area to reduce the risk of infection. This can be one of the major complications with any injury and is critical to your healing. After care includes appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of the injured site. We will instruct you on how you can do this at home correctly, and you may be asked to see us again from time to time, whilst you heal, so that we can monitor your progress.

Severe cases may require you to have a tooth removed. We will consult with you what your options are regarding a replacement tooth, should this be the case. If we are unable to permanently fix any injury during this appointment, we will ask you to return at a later date.

What is deemed an emergency?

It isn’t only knocked out teeth that should be immediately seen by one of our dentists. A chipped or broken tooth should also be seen by us promptly, as should a broken crown, a chipped filling, any facial swelling, abscesses, trauma or pain.

We are here to take care of any, and all of your injuries, to ensure that you are able to heal quickly and avoid further complications that may arise in the future. By looking at each case in a non-judgemental, compassionate and professional way, you can feel comfortable knowing that you will receive valuable and insightful advice on your situation and brilliant dental care that eliminates complications, rather than adds to them.

With prompt care during emergencies, you can ensure that we are able to improve your long term oral health, which will inevitably improve your overall wellbeing.