Dental Emergencies in Skipton & The Yorkshire Dales
Don’t suffer from toothache or any kind of dental pain. The quicker you call, the faster you can receive treatment and prevent further dental problems from occurring.
At Gargrave Dental Practice in Skipton, we offer priority appointments for our registered patients who are experiencing dental emergencies. and we also can offer urgent appointments for non-registered patients or for tourists who are in the region and require an emergency dentist.
We class dental emergencies as anything that is causing you pain or bleeding to your teeth, mouth, or gums. Below are the most common forms of dental emergencies:
NHS Dental Emergencies
At Gargrave Dental Practice, we always strive to see emergencies as soon as possible. For any dental emergencies please call 01756 748339 during working hours or for any out-of-hours NHS dental emergencies, please call 111.
Private Dental Emergencies
Even if you are not a registered patient at our practice, we do accommodate anyone who is suffering from a dental emergency. If you are experiencing toothache, wisdom teeth pain, swelling (abscess), a broken denture, a broken or lost crown, broken or fractured teeth, sports-related injuries, jaw pain, or any other dental emergency, please contact the practice immediately. Below are a few of the most common dental emergencies:
A knocked out tooth, occurs when a tooth has been dislodged from its socket; this problem is usually accompanied by damage to the tooth’s blood vessels, supporting tissues, and nerves. The damage to the blood vessels and nerves cannot be repaired after the tooth has been knocked out, and a root canal treatment will be needed to save the tooth. The root of the tooth can then be re-attached to the bone as it is re-implanted back into place.
Chips on porcelain dental crowns can be repaired using composite resin. However, if the chip or crack is extensive, the entire dental crown may need replacement. This ensures the broken dental crown can continue its role in protecting the affected tooth from dental issues and further damage. If a dental crown accidentally falls off and remains undamaged, your dentist can reattach it provided that the crown has not been damaged.
Toothache usually refers to pain around the teeth or jaws primarily as a result of a dental issue. In most instances, toothaches are caused by tooth problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, or gum disease. However, disorders of the jaw joint can also cause pain which is referred to as toothache. A thorough oral examination, which includes dental x-rays, can help determine whether the toothache is coming from a tooth or jaw problem and the cause.
Dental swelling or abscess develops when there is an infection inside the mouth, and is usually caused by a decayed tooth or teeth. The swelling or abscess can also be due to an injury to the tooth. The abscess or swelling may indicate the possibility of an infection and can progress into a very painful dental problem or spread to other parts of the mouth/body, and sometimes cause a fever if not addressed soon enough by your dentist.
Other Dental Emergencies We Can Treat
Pain of any kind in your mouth or teeth is the body’s way of alerting us to the fact that something is wrong. If you are experiencing severe tooth pain after an accident or injury to the face it is certainly worth contacting our team at Gargrave Dental to seek urgent advice on what to do next.
If the pain comes on suddenly for no reason, or worsens significantly, again, arranging an emergency appointment is the right thing to do. This also applies if you suddenly feel extreme sensitivity to heat or cold when eating or drinking. Below is a list of all the emergency dental issues we can treat:
- Loose Fillings
- knocked-out teeth
- Sports Injuries
- Fractured Teeth
- Wisdom Teeth Pain
- Dental Abscess
- Toothache
- Denture Repair
- Trauma
- TMJ Pain
- Loose Crowns
- Bleeding Gums
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