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Emergency dental care in Swansea
If you need urgent care for a dental emergency within working hours, call our practice on 01792 472248 as soon as you can. We will always do our best to see you as soon as possible but the earlier you call us, the more chance there is to fit you in on the same day.
Emergency appointments will not always be with your usual dentist and will depend on our team’s availability.
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Out of hours emergency appointments
Dental membership plan patients can use the following phone numbers for out of hours emergencies.
Out of hours within the UK:
For dental emergencies while you are overseas:
If you're not already a patient at Crescent Dental, you can still come see us through an NHS referral by calling 111.
What is a dental emergency?
If you think you may have a dental emergency, call our practice for some initial advice from our reception team, who can arrange an appointment within 24 hours. Other problems, such as lost fillings or chipped teeth, are usually seen within a week.
Dental emergencies include:
What to do before your emergency appointment
We’ll do all we can to see you in practice for an emergency dental appointment within 24 hours. In the meantime, there are some measures you can take at home to help relieve your symptoms.
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Rinse your mouth with warm water and apply gentle pressure with gauze to stop any bleeding. Use a cold compress on your cheek to reduce swelling. Avoid hard or sticky foods, and cover any sharp edges with sugarless gum or dental wax.
Rinse the tooth with water, handling it by the crown. Try to reinsert it into its socket or keep it moist in milk, saline solution, or saliva. Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling.
Clean the tooth gently and use dental wax or sugarless gum to cover the exposed area. Avoid chewing on the affected side and stick to soft foods. Take over-the-counter pain relievers if needed.
Apply a cold compress to the swollen area for 15 to 20 minutes at a time. Keep your head elevated to reduce swelling and take anti-inflammatory medications as directed. Seek immediate medical attention if you have difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Rinse your mouth with warm salt water and floss around the affected tooth. Use a cold compress on your cheek to reduce swelling. Take over-the-counter pain relievers, avoid hot or cold drinks, and stick to soft foods. Keep your head elevated to reduce throbbing pain.