Emergency Dentist / Dental Emergency
If you feel that you have a dental emergency, please make contact as soon as possible. Ideally first thing in the morning to ensure the best chance of a same day emergency appointment where necessary.
You can call us on 01785 251287 or book online using our handy contact form on our homepage, if the issue is serious we will need patients to come into the practice to show us the issue they are experiencing.
What is a Dental Emergency?
A dental emergency may occur due to various causes such as tooth decay which is causing pain, maybe you have fallen and damaged your teeth, cracked or chipped a tooth, a missing filling, crown, bridge, or dentures or an infected gums.
Emergency Contact Info
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5 St Mary’s Place, Stafford, ST16 2AR
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Out of hours call 111
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Swollen face or gums
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Damaged Tooth / Teeth
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Uncontrolled Bleeding from the mouth
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Dental Infection
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Tooth Abscess
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Soft Tissue Injury
I have Toothache and Tooth Pain, is this classed as a Dental Emergency?
A mild or intermittent toothache isn't considered as requiring an emergency service or deemed as requiring an emergency treatment. However, If the dental pain is severe enough that it cannot be managed by over-the-counter medications, then it might be time to call our dentists for help.
If you experience severe tooth pain when chewing, biting down hard or there is an abscessed tooth or swelling, then see your dentist immediately for assesment.
If you have lost a filling please contact the practice. In the meantime please try to avoid eating on the area.
If you think you may have swallowed your crown, call 111 immediately. If you still have your crown please keep it in a safe place and book an appointment to see your Dentist. Sometimes crowns can be recemented if there is no damage found to the tooth or crown.
Some patients experience a wobbly, loose or dislodged tooth which can be caused by physical trauma or a dental infection. It is very important to get it looked at as soon as possible to prevent further problems!
If you think you have chipped or broken your tooth, please call the practice for an appointment. In most instances broken teeth are easily restored with minimal intervention needed. In the meantime please avoid eating on the area and contact sports to avoid damaging the tooth further.
If you have broken your dentures please keep them wrapped in tissue and in a safe place and call the practice to book an appointment. If you have any spare or old dentures we recommend using these in the meantime.
Emergency Dentist, frequently asked quesitons.
How do I book Emergency Dental appointments?
At St Mary's Dental Practice, we understand dental emergencies can arise unexpectedly and aim to see all of our emergencies within 24 hours.
If you think you have a Dental Emergency and require treatment, please call St Marys Dental Practice on 01785 251287 and one of our friendly team will be happy to help you and arrange an Emergency Dentist Appointment for you.
