{"id":2295,"date":"2016-09-30T10:00:03","date_gmt":"2016-09-30T09:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/uk\/?page_id=2295"},"modified":"2024-11-29T09:49:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T08:49:36","slug":"emergency-dentist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/emergency-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Need an Emergency Dentist Appointment? Guide to UK Urgent Dental Care."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a dental emergency and need urgent dental treatment, it can be hard to find an <strong>emergency dentist near you<\/strong> at short notice. Here we&#8217;ll explain how to find an out-of-hours dentist, how to alleviate dental pain, and how to be prepared for dental emergencies in the future.<\/p>    <p>Would you like to <strong>speak to a dentist right now<\/strong> about your problem? You can chat online with a dentist and get an answer to your question &#8211; often within minutes &#8211; by <strong>visiting <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/justanswer.9pctbx.net\/c\/2466373\/826245\/9320?subId1=uk&amp;subid2=emde\" target=\"_blank\">JustAnswer<\/a>.<\/strong> All their dentists are <strong>based in the US and are fully qualified.<\/strong> <\/p>    <div class=\"mega-button\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/justanswer.9pctbx.net\/c\/2466373\/826245\/9320?subId1=uk&amp;subid2=emde\" class=\"red\">Chat online with a dentist now<\/a><\/div>    <p>If you have suffered trauma or are experiencing bleeding that won&#8217;t stop, go to your nearest A&amp;E department. You can also call NHS 111 for advice and to find an emergency dentist near you.<\/p>    \t<div class=\"key-takeaways\"> \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/div> \t\t\t\t<ul class=\"key-takeaways__list\"> \t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"key-takeaways__list-item\"><b>When is it an emergency?<\/b> Broken teeth and knocked out teeth, serious pain, copious bleeding, or loss of a crown all constitute an emergency.<\/li>  \t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"key-takeaways__list-item\"><b>Cost of emergency care:<\/b> Emergency treatment falls uner Band 1 on the NHS, with a cost of \u00a326.80. Privately,  dentist may charge from \u00a350 to \u00a3500 for emergency treatment depending on the hour and what is needed. <\/li>  \t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"key-takeaways__list-item\"><b>Talk to a dentist now:<\/b> Not sure if you need emergency care? You can chat with a licensed dentist 24\/7 by going to <a>JustAnswer<\/a> where a team of certified professionals is standing by. <a><b>Find your dentist now<\/b><\/a>. <\/li>  \t\t\t\t\t<\/ul> \t<\/div>    <h2 id=\"what-constitutes-emergency-dental-care\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What constitutes emergency dental care?<\/h2>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/02\/Dental-scaling-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"emergency dentist appointment\" class=\"wp-image-7389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/02\/Dental-scaling-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/02\/Dental-scaling-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/02\/Dental-scaling.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Need to find an out of hours dentist near you?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>   <p>There are many different reasons why you may require emergency <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/dental-services\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"23372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dental services<\/a>. These can broadly be placed into two categories. The first is visible damage to teeth; the second is pain which indicates an <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"underlying problem (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/oral-health\/\" target=\"_blank\">underlying problem<\/a> such as an abscess or tooth decay.<\/p>    <p>Any of the following may require you to <strong>seek emergency dental treatment<\/strong>:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>An accident which has damaged your teeth or mouth<\/li>    <li>Loss of a tooth (known as an avulsed tooth)<\/li>    <li>A <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/chipped-tooth-repair\/\" target=\"_blank\">crack or fracture to a tooth<\/a><\/li>    <li>A tooth that is loose or has been knocked out of alignment (known as an extruded tooth)<\/li>    <li>An impact that causes severe tooth pain even when there is no visible damage<\/li>    <li>Wounds to the tissue of the lips, tongue or cheeks, even if teeth are unaffected<\/li>    <li>Serious infection or abscess<\/li>    <li>Severe pain, swelling or bleeding that develops soon after other dental treatment such as a filling, root canal, tooth extraction or dental implant<\/li>    <li>Loss of a filling or crown<\/li> <\/ul>    <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div style=\"display: contents;\" >  <div data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-youtube-etitvq-qmhy\" class=\"arve\"> \t<div class=\"arve-inner\"> \t\t<div class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.250000%\"><\/div> \t\t\t<iframe allow=\"accelerometer &#039;none&#039;;autoplay &#039;none&#039;;camera &#039;none&#039;;ch-ua &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-read &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-write;display-capture &#039;none&#039;;encrypted-media &#039;none&#039;;gamepad &#039;none&#039;;geolocation &#039;none&#039;;gyroscope &#039;none&#039;;hid &#039;none&#039;;identity-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;idle-detection &#039;none&#039;;keyboard-map &#039;none&#039;;local-fonts &#039;none&#039;;magnetometer &#039;none&#039;;microphone &#039;none&#039;;midi &#039;none&#039;;payment &#039;none&#039;;picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create &#039;none&#039;;publickey-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;screen-wake-lock &#039;none&#039;;serial &#039;none&#039;;sync-xhr;usb &#039;none&#039;;window-management &#039;none&#039;;xr-spatial-tracking &#039;none&#039;;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" credentialless data-arve=\"arve-youtube-etitvq-qmhy\" data-lenis-prevent=\"\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/EtItVq-qMHY?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" name=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/EtItVq-qMHY?feature=oembed&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autoplay=0\" title=\"\" width=\"0\"><\/iframe> \t\t\t \t\t<\/div> \t\t \t<\/div> \t \t \t <\/div> <\/div><\/figure>    <p>Depending on how serious the problem is and whether it&#8217;s causing you any pain, you&#8217;ll either need to:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Visit a dentist straight away (possibly at a hospital)<\/li>    <li>Make an emergency appointment to see a dentist the same day or the next day<\/li>    <li>Book a routine appointment to have the problem treated<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Non-urgent Emergency dentist needs<\/h3>    <p>There are also some non-urgent situations where people can have access to emergency appointments, some of these include:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>People that need <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/dental-services\/dental-lab-near-me\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"23364\" target=\"_blank\">dentures repairs<\/a><\/li>    <li>Dislodged crowns or bridges<\/li>    <li>Problems with orthodontic devices <\/li>    <li>Those needing second opinions <\/li> <\/ul>    <p>If you have chipped a tooth or have a mild <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/toothache-causes-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\">toothache<\/a>, you probably won&#8217;t be treated as an emergency patient. Toothache which comes on gradually is a sign of a <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/tooth-decay\/\" target=\"_blank\">dental cavity<\/a>, so you should still make an appointment to see your dentist soon. A lost filling may not cause any pain but it&#8217;s important to get it treated quickly otherwise other parts of the tooth may break off.<\/p>    <p>In some cases, you may be able to use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/restorative-dentistry\/temporary-filling-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"temporary dental repair kit (opens in a new tab)\">temporary dental repair kit<\/a> to fill your tooth and ease any pain or protect your mouth from sharp edges.<\/p>    <p>If you&#8217;re unsure of the best course of action and want to avoid an expensive emergency dental appointment if possible, why not chat with a dentist online first? The qualified US-based dentists at <a href=\"https:\/\/justanswer.9pctbx.net\/c\/2466373\/826245\/9320?subId1=uk&amp;subid2=emde\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JustAnswer<\/a> can assess your situation and offer a professional opinion.<\/p>    <div class=\"mega-button\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/justanswer.9pctbx.net\/c\/2466373\/826245\/9320?subId1=uk&amp;subid2=emde\" class=\"red\">Ask a dentist about your situation<\/a><\/div>    <p>Please note, if you have any of the signs of a dental emergency (described below), we recommend you go straight to A&amp;E to be treated.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"what-to-do-if-you-have-a-dental-emergency-in-the-uk\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do if you have a dental emergency in the UK<\/h2>   <div class=\"wp-block-image size-medium wp-image-3329\"> <figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/AE-sign-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"dental hospital A&amp;E sign\" class=\"wp-image-3329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/AE-sign-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/AE-sign-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/AE-sign-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/AE-sign-65x49.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/AE-sign-220x165.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/AE-sign-133x100.jpg 133w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/AE-sign-358x269.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/AE-sign-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/AE-sign-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/AE-sign-680x510.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/AE-sign.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In some cases you should go straight to A&amp;E for dental care<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>   <p>Some dental problems are serious enough to warrant a hospital visit. If you experience any of the following you should <strong>go straight to your local A&amp;E department<\/strong> where you can see an NHS emergency dentist:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Significant bleeding that won&#8217;t stop<\/li>    <li>Severe pain that isn&#8217;t helped by painkillers<\/li>    <li>Trauma to your face, mouth or teeth from an accident<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>If a tooth gets knocked out, it&#8217;s crucial to visit a 24-hour emergency dentist as soon as possible. The quicker you receive care, the higher the likelihood that your dentist can successfully re-implant the tooth. You should try to gently place the tooth back into its socket; however, if that isn\u2019t feasible, store it in a glass of milk until you can get medical help.<\/p>    <p>If you&#8217;re not experiencing severe pain, your teeth aren&#8217;t loose, and there&#8217;s no bleeding in your mouth, immediate dental care might not be necessary. In less urgent situations, you can schedule an emergency appointment with an NHS dentist or visit a local walk-in dentist who can provide prompt treatment.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NHS emergency dentist phone number: 111<\/h3>    <p>If you&#8217;re unsure whether your dental problem requires immediate attention or you don&#8217;t know where your nearest emergency dentist is, the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhsengland\/aboutnhsservices\/emergencyandurgentcareservices\/pages\/nhs-111.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">NHS 111 service<\/a> will be able to help. They can advise you on the best course of action for your dental problem, as well as giving you information about&nbsp;out-of-hours dental clinics and NHS emergency dentists near you. An NHS emergency dentist appointment costs just \u00a323.80 in England.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"how-to-find-an-emergency-dentist-near-me\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to find an emergency dentist near me?<\/h2>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/03\/man-with-tooth-pain-300x259.jpg\" alt=\"man needing out of hours dentist uk\" class=\"wp-image-7582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/03\/man-with-tooth-pain-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/03\/man-with-tooth-pain-768x663.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/03\/man-with-tooth-pain.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you experience severe tooth pain you should make an emergency appointment<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>   <p>If you have a dental emergency during regular working hours, you can make an emergency appointment within office hours. It&#8217;s just a case of finding a local dentist that can fit you in quickly. Most dentists build time into their schedule that allows them to see patients at short notice if urgent dental treatment is needed.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Out-of-hours dentist appointments<\/h3>    <p>Things get more complicated if you need urgent dental care in your area at night or on days when clinics are usually closed. This will require an <strong>out-of-hours dentist<\/strong>.<\/p>    <p>Locating an emergency dentist open on Sunday and bank holidays or at night can be harder than it sounds. Here are a couple of ways you can find a 24-hour emergency dentist near you:<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding an emergency dentist number<\/h3>    <p>The first step you should take if you find yourself in need of a 24-hour dentist is to <strong>call your local dental practice<\/strong>, whatever the time of day or night. They should at least have a recorded message telling you how you can contact an out-of-hours dentist.<\/p>    <p>If your usual dental clinic can&#8217;t provide the urgent care you need because their wait times are too long or they don&#8217;t offer out-of-hours dental care, call the NHS 111 service for further advice or try calling another private dentist near you.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book an emergency dentist online<\/h3>    <p>If you&#8217;d prefer to book a dentist appointment online &#8211; or perhaps you&#8217;re in too much pain to talk on the phone &#8211; search for emergency dentists in your area and look for one which lets you schedule an appointment online.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have an online dental consultation<\/h3>    <p>Many clinics are branching into teledentistry and providing advice remotely. While an online consultation can&#8217;t replace a dental visit for a filling or extraction, it can provide some reassurance about what to do. Dentists can also prescribe painkillers and antibiotics if needed, so you can at least get some relief while you wait for your appointment.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"ways-to-ease-dental-pain-at-home\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ways to ease dental pain at home<\/h2>    <p>Whether you have to wait a few hours or several days to see a dentist, you&#8217;ll want to do what you can to lessen your dental pain. We have a separate article about <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"dealing with tooth pain at home (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/toothache-causes-treatment\/home-remedies-toothache\/\" target=\"_blank\">dealing with tooth pain at home<\/a>, so check that our for more information.<\/p>    <p>Regular painkillers should help relieve the pain until it&#8217;s time for your dentist appointment. <strong>Take paracetamol or ibuprofen rather than aspirin<\/strong> as the latter can thin your blood and make bleeding worse. Be careful to follow the recommended dosage amounts and only use this as temporary pain relief. There is a risk of liver failure if you overdose on paracetamol, but this is worryingly common in people needing emergency dental care.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"257\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/orajel.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57156\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Orajel toothache relief can help in a dental emergency<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>   <p>A topical gel like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Orajel (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35rvUNl\" target=\"_blank\">Orajel<\/a> can give rapid pain relief from toothache, whether it&#8217;s from a broken tooth or one that needs a filling. Just apply it directly to the painful area and you should quickly feel the pain subside.<\/p>    <p>There are also some natural remedies that can provide temporary relief from tooth pain.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural emergency dental remedies<\/h3>    <p>Perhaps the simplest &#8211; and the one you&#8217;re most likely to have on hand &#8211; is salt and hot water. Dissolve one tablespoon of salt in a glass of hot water and rinse or gargle it, repeating if necessary. The solution helps to draw fluids out of your gums, reducing irritation.<\/p>    <p>Lemons and limes can also help as the citric acid in them destroys bacteria. Cut a slice, bite into it slightly to release some juice, and then rub it on the painful areas in your mouth.<\/p>    <p>Alternatively, you can try chewing fresh ginger or making a paste from crushed garlic and salt and applying it directly to the affected area.<\/p>    <p>Some essential oils and other natural products can also be effective at relieving pain in your mouth, but only use essential oils if you have experience with them and are aware of possible side-effects.<\/p>    <p>Remember these are not permanent treatments; just ways to temporarily ease your pain while you wait to see a dentist.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"how-much-does-an-emergency-dentist-cost\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does an emergency dentist cost?<\/h2>    <p>Emergency dental treatment costs may not be the first thing on your mind when this kind of incident occurs, but it&#8217;s still something you should be aware of.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does an NHS emergency dentist cost?<\/h3>    <p>If you are treated by an NHS emergency dentist, the band 1 charge (\u00a326.80 for 2021\/22 in England) will apply. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/nhs-dental-charges\/\" target=\"_blank\">NHS dental fees<\/a> elsewhere vary. The base price will apply for urgent treatment. That&#8217;s even if you need an emergency tooth extraction or <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/root-canal-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\">root canal<\/a> &#8211; which would usually incur a higher charge. <\/p>    <p>There should be no additional NHS dental emergency charge if you require multiple appointments for further treatment related to the same issue, as long as you visit the same dental clinic each time.<\/p>    <p>In cases where the only treatment is to stop bleeding, there should be no charge from your NHS dentist for an emergency appointment.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does a private emergency dentist cost?<\/h3>    <p>Non-NHS emergency dentist costs will, understandably, be considerably higher. Some may charge a fixed price for out-of-hours treatment, while others will charge according to the treatment needed.<\/p>    <p>The dentist may be able to just administer pain relief for a minimal cost until you&#8217;re able to see an NHS dentist. If, however, you need more complicated treatment &#8211; a tooth re-implanted, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/tooth-abscess-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">abscess drained<\/a>, or an emergency root canal, for example &#8211; you can expect the cost to be much higher.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insurance for emergency dental care<\/h3>    <p>Most dental insurance policies make some provision for accidents and emergencies, although definitions and terms vary between providers. If you already have dental cover, it&#8217;s a good idea to check the details before you have a dental emergency. Are you covered to visit any dentist, or is your choice restricted?<\/p>    <h2 id=\"childrens-emergency-dentist-visits\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children&#8217;s emergency dentist visits<\/h2>   <div class=\"wp-block-image size-medium wp-image-7036\"> <figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/Boy-with-mouth-injury-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"children's dental emergency\" class=\"wp-image-7036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/Boy-with-mouth-injury-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/Boy-with-mouth-injury-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/Boy-with-mouth-injury.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tooth and mouth injuries are common for children<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>   <p>The very nature of childhood means that accidents sometimes happen and your child may need to visit a dentist urgently to deal with a broken or knocked out tooth. Children also may not mention a toothache to you until it becomes unbearable and they require emergency care.<\/p>    <p>If you need an <strong>emergency dental appointment for your child<\/strong>, follow the same steps as mentioned above:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Call your normal dentist (even if out of hours) and follow their directions<\/li>    <li>Use the NHS 111 service for advice and to locate an emergency dentist for your child<\/li>    <li>Go straight to A&amp;E if your child has a serious injury &#8211; especially a head injury<\/li>    <li>Keep any broken or dislodged teeth in milk while you get to a dentist as quickly as possible<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>You can also give your child a dose of paracetamol or ibuprofen suitable for their age to help deal with the pain before they get to the dentist. Reassure them that the dentist will soon help them feel better.<\/p>    <p>Because NHS dental care is free for children in the UK, there is <strong>no charge to visit an NHS emergency dentist for kids<\/strong>. Private dental costs will vary.<\/p>    <p>It&#8217;s a good idea to be prepared and have contact details for a few emergency children&#8217;s dentists near you. Then, if this kind of distressing situation does arise, you&#8217;ll have one less thing to think about. You can read more about caring for children&#8217;s teeth in our separate guide.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"ways-to-avoid-dental-emergencies\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ways to avoid dental emergencies<\/h2>   <div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-3328 size-medium\"> <figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/mouthguard-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Using a mouthguard can help prevent dental accidents\" class=\"wp-image-3328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/mouthguard-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/mouthguard-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/mouthguard-65x43.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/mouthguard-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/mouthguard-358x239.jpg 358w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/05\/mouthguard.jpg 591w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use a mouthguard when playing sports to protect your teeth<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>   <p>There are some simple things you can do to reduce the likelihood of you or your child needing to visit the dentist with an emergency:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Have regular dental checkups to identify any potential problems and treat them before they become serious<\/li>    <li>Don&#8217;t ignore minor toothache; the longer you leave it the more serious the underlying problem will become<\/li>    <li>If you play contact sports, wear a mouthguard to protect against injury<\/li>    <li>Avoid biting ice or other hard foods that may damage your teeth or existing fillings<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>As with any accidents, there is only so much you can do to prevent them. With this in mind, it&#8217;s a good idea to be prepared in case you do find yourself needing emergency dental care.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"be-prepared-for-emergency-dental-treatment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be prepared for emergency dental treatment<\/h2>    <p>Experiencing a dental emergency is bad enough without having to prolong the pain while you try to find a dentist.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/firstaid-kit-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57158\" style=\"width:180px;height:225px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/firstaid-kit-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/firstaid-kit.jpg 679w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This kit can help save a tooth in an emergency<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>   <p>Be prepared by researching local dental clinics before the need arises. Find out if any dentists near you open on Sundays, which ones provide 24-hour dental care, and what their charges are for emergency visits (if they don&#8217;t provide NHS emergency dental treatment).<\/p>    <p>Then, keep a list of contact numbers somewhere safe. It&#8217;s a good idea to have details to hand for several 24-hour emergency dentists, just in case you can&#8217;t get in touch with your local dental practice or they can&#8217;t see you for some reason.<\/p>    <p>You can also keep a <strong>dental first aid kit<\/strong> to hand to help you treat injuries while you seek professional treatment. This kit can include:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>A small container (in which to keep any teeth that are knocked out)<\/li>    <li>Paracetamol<\/li>    <li>Antiseptic mouthwash<\/li>    <li>Cotton wool balls or gauze, to stem bleeding<\/li>    <li>Sugar-free gum (this can be used to plug the gap temporarily if you lose a filling)<\/li>    <li>An emergency dental repair kit like <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Wt0zpv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"this one from Dentek (opens in a new tab)\">this one from Dentek<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <p>Be sure to check your kit regularly to make sure none of the items has expired.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>    <p>Although none of us wants to be in a position where we need emergency <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">dental care<\/a>, we can still be informed and prepared so things go as smoothly as possible should an emergency occur.<\/p>    <p>An NHS emergency dentist can provide the necessary pain relief or urgent treatment for a small fee, and you can call NHS111 to find an emergency NHS dentist near you. Alternatively, ring your local practice and follow their instructions for booking an urgent or out-of-hours appointment.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724943498475\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I find an emergency dentist near me open today?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you need to see a dentist as soon as possible, you can begin by calling your usual practice to see if they can fit you in. Alternatively, the NHS111 service should be able to give advice.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724943504924\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I find an emergency dentist open on Sunday?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In larger cities, some <a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"35661\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/dental-services\/dentist-open-saturday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dentists may open on Saturday<\/a> and Sunday as standard. Some will offer emergency appointments by request, and others just don&#8217;t offer this service. The best thing to do in an emergency is call your normal dental practice. If they are not open, they should have a recorded message advising you what to do.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724943511157\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I get an emergency tooth extraction on the NHS?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If it is not possible to save an infected or damaged tooth with a root canal and antibiotics, your dentist may suggest an emergency tooth extraction. 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style=\"font-weight: 400\">Consulted 23rd April 2019.<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;NHS inform - Scottish health information you can trust | NHS inform&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:512,&quot;12&quot;:0}\"><strong>NHS inform: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/injuries\/dental-injuries\/broken-or-knocked-out-tooth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Broken or knocked-out tooth<\/a>. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Consulted 23rd April 2019.<\/span><\/p> <p><strong>Royal College of Emergency Medicine:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcemlearning.co.uk\/reference\/dental-emergencies\/#1568887292035-43e3199d-31f5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dental Emergencies<\/a>. 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