No matter how careful you are or how thoroughly you brush and floss your teeth, accidents sometimes happen and there is nothing we can to prevent them. If you have a dental emergency the best strategy is to stay as calm as possible and be prepared. Learning basic first aid skills for dental emergencies can save you a lot of anguish when dental emergencies come up.

At Garden View Dental Care, we are happy to treat old and new patients for dental emergencies such as chipped, cracked, broken, displaced and infected teeth. Simply give us a call and our emergency dentist in Buckinghamshire will try their best to see you as soon as possible. Some dental emergencies require more timely intervention than others, since a few minutes can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth.

If you had a tooth-related accident or you are in serious pain, here are some things to do to feel better and protect your teeth, while waiting to be treated by an emergency dentist in Buckinghamshire.

When you injure a tooth

Tooth-related injuries are very common and can result in chips and cracks. If your tooth is cracked or chipped but you feel no pain, try to avoid touching it before seeing an emergency dentist in Buckinghamshire. If your tooth injury hurts, then it is absolutely necessary to see a dentist as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary complications.

When your tooth is dislocated

Tooth dislocation is again a common dental accident that requires immediate dental attention. Dislocated teeth are more likely to be re-implanted successfully if you manage to visit an emergency dentist in Buckinghamshire no later than an hour after the accident. While waiting to see the dentist, try to reposition the tooth in its socket. If this is not possible, clean it gently with lukewarm water and store it in a glass of milk or saline solution. Do not put unnecessary pressure on the site of the injury as this can cause further tissue damage.

We are here to help you

If you are uncertain about visiting the dentist for an emergency, give us a call and we will help you through the process.