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How to get an emergency dentist appointment

The actual act of requesting an emergency dental appointment is simple – contact your dentist to arrange. However, before you make the call, it is important to determine if your problem is an actual emergency. In this blog, we explore what qualifies as a dental emergency, how to get a dental appointment, as well as interim actions to take and what to expect at your emergency appointment.

What counts as a dental emergency?

A typical dental appointment usually consists of either routine cleaning, X-rays, or a general consultation, and this takes place approximately every six months. However, a dental emergency can happen at any time and usually necessitates immediate action to address severe pain, or trauma which has occurred…

Common dental emergencies

Common dental emergencies – and how to deal with them

With so many things that can go wrong with your teeth, we decided to write this article to help those in need of some guidance. This blog will give information on the most common dental emergencies we see in our surgery, and what we can do to fix the issue. We will also give you some home remedies that may help in the interim period before you get the chance to see us.