Emergency dentist in Leeds

Emergency dentist in Leeds

What should I do in an event of a dental emergency?
Please call LS1 dental our Leeds emergency dental practice immediately so that we can arrange your appointment as early and as convenient for you as possible.

What should I do to cure a toothache?
If you are suffering from toothache, contact us immediately.  Painkillers such as Ibuprofen or Paracetamol are recommended but do not exceed the maximum dose and always read the label.

What should I do if I have a swelling?
Swelling is caused by infection.  Call your Leeds dentist immediately to receive treatment or antibiotics.

What if I have lost a crown?
Keep your crown safe so that it can be re-cemented as soon as possible to avoid further damage and the need for root canal treatment. Contact us immediately.

What if I have broken my denture?
Broken dentures can usually be repaired relatively easily.  Do not attempt to repair the denture yourself as this can cause further damage.  Contact your Leeds emergency dentist to organise the repair.

Injury
Injuries to the mouth may include teeth that have been knocked out, forced out of position (extruded) or broken (fractured). Oral injuries are often painful, and should be treated by an emergency dentist in Leeds as soon as possible.

Teeth that have been knocked out

• Recover the tooth & wash it to remove dirt or debris
• Try not to handle the tooth root and protect the fibres around the root surface
• Attempt to accurately replace the clean tooth back into the socket.  Within 30 minutes of the injury, it may be possible to re-implant the tooth.  Alternatively, store in cold milk.
• Make an appointment with the dentist in Leeds as soon as possible.  Call our Leeds dental practice on 0113 278 6623 for an emergency appointment in Leeds.

Extruded teeth
If the tooth is pushed out of place (inward/outward), it should be repositioned to its normal alignment with light finger pressure.  Never force the tooth into the socket.  Hold the tooth in place with a moist tissue/gauze.  Again, it is vital that the injured individual is seen by the Leeds dentist as soon as possible.

Fractured teeth
How a fractured tooth is treated, depends on how badly it is broken.  Regardless of the damage, treatment should always be determined by a dentist.  Fractured teeth can often be restored so there is no need to panic. If the tooth is painful, avoid hot or cold foods and avoid eating or biting in that area.

Minor Fracture
Minor fractures can be smoothed by your dentist with a sandpaper disc or restored with a composite restoration.  The tooth should be treated with care for several days.

Moderate Fracture
Moderate fractures include damage to the enamel, dentin and/or pulp. If the pulp is not permanently damaged, the tooth may be restored with a permanent crown.  If pulpal damage does occur, further dental treatment will be required.

Severe Fracture
A severe fracture often means a traumatized tooth which has a slim chance of recovery.  
Injuries to the inside of the mouth include tears, puncture wounds, lacerations to the cheek, lips or tongue.  The wound should be cleaned immediately and sutured and wound repaired.  Bleeding from a tongue laceration can be reduced by pulling the tongue forward and using a gauze to place pressure on the wound area.

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