It can be tricky to know what warrants emergency treatment. With many accident and emergency departments declaring which issues require urgent treatment and which ones do not, it can leave many people feeling unsure if the condition they are suffering from is really an emergency.

This is also an issue in the world of dentistry; most people will suffer from dental pain at some point in their life, but when does this pain require emergency treatment? At Garden View Dental Care, we offer treatments with our emergency dentist in Buckinghamshire and are dedicated to resolving your dental issue as soon as we can.

Types of dental emergencies

If you are experiencing any of the following issues, please see one of our emergency dentists in Buckinghamshire immediately.

Acute dental pain

One of the most common reasons people see our emergency dentists in Buckinghamshire is because of sudden, intense dental pain.

This type of pain may feel like a burning, throbbing pain that can stop you from eating, drinking or sleeping. This pain may indicate a dental abscess or a lost or loose filling. When you experience dental pain that is interfering with your everyday functioning, it is time to see a dentist.

Swelling to your face or mouth

If you have an abnormal swelling in your mouth or face, you need to see a dentist.

Even if it doesn’t hurt, facial swelling can indicate an infection and any type of oral swelling should be investigated immediately, especially if it is painful to touch or appears unusually dark compared to the surrounding tissue.

Bleeding

Bleeding from your mouth can occur for many reasons.

If you have recently had a dental extraction, have had a minor collision or blow to the face, then it is normal to experience some bleeding from your mouth.

Even if you are only bleeding slightly but it is a constant flow, you need to see an emergency dentist; they can assess the cause of the bleed and will be able to send you to A&E if required for treatment.

Chipped or cracked teeth

Commonly experienced by those who undertake high contact sports, chipped or cracked teeth may not seem as urgent as the other issues on this list.

Even if your cracked or chipped tooth does not hurt, you need to get it assessed by an emergency dentist as soon as you can. If left untreated, the tooth may crack further or allow bacteria into the tooth, which can infect the pulp and can lead to further issues.

When to go to A&E

If you have suffered a severe injury to the face, mouth or teeth, please go to your nearest A&E department.

If you are experiencing severe bleeding in your mouth or your dental pain is causing you to feel dizzy and sick, please go to an A&E department, as these symptoms may indicate the onset of sepsis. Anything that worries you can be treated by those trained to do so and that includes your emergency dentist.