24 Hour Emergency Dentist Manchester - Book an Urgent Dental Appointment at Didsbury Dental Practice

You should visit a dental professional as soon as possible if you have:
1. Uncontrollable dental haemorrhage following tooth extraction.
2. Rapidly increasing swelling around the throat or eye.
3. Excessive bleeding in the mouth.
4. Severe swelling of the gums, cheek, or face.
5. An excruciating toothache, especially when eating or drinking, which does not go away after taking painkillers.
6. Had a tooth knocked out, due to a blow to the face.
7. Constant aching in your jaw, ears, neck or head.
8. An abscess (build-up of pus that forms in the teeth or gums, caused by an infection).
9.Foul-smelling breath or an unpleasant taste in your mouth.
10. Pain or sensitivity to very hot or very cold foods.
11. Broken a crown.

To book an emergency appointment with us, it is not necessary for you to be an existing patient at our practice.
Didsbury Dental Practice has got you covered, at any time of day or night. Dental emergencies can be very painful, so we offer out-of-hours treatment because we know that dental problems don’t always stick to 9.00 am to 12.00 am.
Our emergency dental care service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including on Bank Holidays and Christmas Day.
Whether you have a broken tooth, gum inflammation, or a tooth infection, our expert team of dental professionals can provide treatment for any type of dental emergency.

These situations are not urgent, so you could potentially treat the problem by yourself, or book a routine check-up appointment with your dentist.
1. Minor toothache.
2. Small cavity.
3. Dislodged crowns and bridges.
4. Losing a filling.
5. Broken dentures, braces, or orthodontic appliances.
6. If you require surgical extractions (wisdom teeth) but are not in pain.
7. Sensitive or bleeding gums.
8. Mouth ulcers that have existed for less than 10 days.
9. If you want a second opinion.
10. If you want a cosmetic dentistry service, such as teeth whitening, teeth straightening, dental bonding or veneers.

As a parent, it can be distressing when your child experiences a tooth emergency. They may cry, become very upset, or constantly complain of pain and discomfort.

Follow these steps if your child has a tooth emergency:
1. Stay calm. Your child may be irritable and upset if they have hurt themselves or lost a tooth. Be patient and speak to them in soothing, reassuring tones. Let them know that they are being really brave and they will feel better soon, after a visit to the dentist.
2. Assess the situation and examine your child thoroughly. Look out for any facial swelling or bleeding. Take note of their symptoms, how they happened, and what makes them worse or better.
3. Remove any objects from the child’s mouth, such as food, a dummy or a bottle.
4. If your child is bleeding from the mouth, grab a clean gauze or paper towel and ask your child to bite down on it. You can also apply a cold compress to your child’s face.
5. Make an emergency dental appointment for your child as soon as possible. The dentist will carry out a thorough examination and provide the necessary advice and treatment.
6. If your child has lost a tooth, try to find the tooth and bring it with you to the emergency dental appointment. As you handle the tooth, do not touch the root, as this may contaminate it. Place the tooth in a container of milk to preserve it.
7. If the problem is more serious, call 111, or take your child to A&E as soon as you can.

Here are the symptoms to look out for:
1. Excruciating pain in the teeth or gums, which doesn’t go away with painkillers.
2. Tooth pain that spreads to your ear, jaw and neck, on the same side as the affected tooth or gum.
3. Tooth pain which worsens when chewing, drinking, or lying down.
4. Stiff neck.
5. Open, oozing sore on the gums.
6. Swelling and redness of your gums, jaw and face.
7. Sensitivity to very hot or very cold food and drinks.
8. High temperature.
9. Foul or bitter taste in the mouth or foul-smelling breath.
10. Increased heart rate.
11. General feeling of discomfort or illness.

Emergency dentists have the knowledge, equipment and experience as to how to resolve any type of tooth infection.
You are in safe hands when you make an emergency dentist appointment. The dentist will be able to examine you thoroughly, take action to fix the issue, prescribe any medications, and offer you the best advice and aftercare.
You wouldn’t receive this highly detailed examination and treatment from your GP or your local Accident & Emergency department, as these medical professionals do not have the specialist knowledge of dentistry that dentists have.
That is why it is imperative to turn to a dental professional in the event of a tooth infection.

The emergency dentist can:
1. Stop any excessive bleeding.
2. Treat any tooth infections.
3. Extract a tooth.
4. Minimise any long-term damage to the teeth, gum, or mouth.
5. Offer the appropriate care and advice if you have excessive tooth pain, facial swelling, gum disease or tooth decay.
6. Carry out incision and drainage or emergency root canal treatment if you have a dental abscess.
7. Carry out a hygiene treatment, which includes plaque removal, descaling, gum health checks, and removal of calculus above the gums.
8. Prescribe antibiotics to treat a dental abscess or tooth infection.
9. Offer an emergency filling.
10. Re-insert an avulsed tooth, knocked-out tooth, or dislodged crown.
11. Fix a chipped or broken tooth.
12. Refer you for further examinations or treatment, if the problem is more serious.

A tooth infection can occur due to:
1. A bacterial infection.
2. Tooth decay or an untreated dental cavity.
3. An injury to the mouth.
4. Previous dental work: for example, a teeth cleaning or root canal may cause bleeding and an opening, so bacteria can enter the body through this.
5. Through close contact with someone who has an oral bacterial infection (e.g. through sharing food, using their kitchen utensils, and even kissing.)

If you have a tooth emergency, this may be caused by an underlying infection. You may not even realise you have an infection until severe symptoms start to show.
So, can emergency dentist prescribe antibiotics?
Yes, an emergency dentist has the ability to prescribe antibiotics to patients, to fight a particular infection.
A patient might develop a tooth infection called a dental abscess. This is a build-up of pus inside the teeth, in the gums, or in the bone that holds the teeth in place, caused by a bacterial infection.
Infections can also develop in the gums, which can lead to periodontitis (a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue around teeth).
Antibiotics which are used to treat tooth and gum infections include Amoxicillin, Metronidazole and Clarithromycin.

We know how uncomfortable and painful a tooth infection can be, so follow these tips below to help promote healing:
1. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush when cleaning your teeth.
2. Hold a cold compress to the side of your face to reduce swelling.
3. Avoid eating with the painful side of your mouth.
4. Eat softer foods that are easy to chew, such as scrambled eggs, smoothies, soup or yoghurt.
5. Manage your pain with over-the-counter medication and tooth pain gel, but never more than the recommended dosage. (Please note that children under 16 should not take aspirin).
6. Rinse your mouth with salt water, to ease tooth inflammation. (Children should never do this, however.)
7. Using a cotton bud, apply diluted clove oil to the affected area, as clove possesses anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
8. It may not sound appealing, but chewing on an onion may bring you relief. Onions are a natural antiseptic and can effectively eliminate germs in the mouth.
9. Consult a dentist if your pain or symptoms worsen.