Dental Emergencies, Explained Calmly
What to do in the first 30 minutes, what can wait until Monday, and what it costs. Written by Dr Daniel Johnston for people across the Tweed Valley.
See our dental emergencies service →Broken or Chipped Tooth: What Is Urgent and What Can Wait
Not every broken tooth is an emergency, and some that look minor are. How to tell the difference, what to do tonight, and what happens if you leave it.
Dental Abscess: The Warning Signs You Should Not Sit On
A dental abscess is an infection with nowhere to drain. Here is how to recognise one, why antibiotics alone will not fix it, and the symptoms that mean hospital rather than the dentist.
Knocked-Out Tooth: What to Do in the First 30 Minutes
A knocked-out adult tooth can often be saved if you act fast. Here is exactly what to do, what to store it in, and why the advice is the opposite for a child's baby tooth.
Lost a Filling or Crown? What to Do Until You Are Seen
A crown that comes off is usually recementable if you keep it and keep it clean. What to do tonight, what temporary cement can and cannot do, and why waiting costs more.
Sports Injuries to Teeth: What to Do on the Sideline
Most dental injuries in sport happen to front teeth in kids and teenagers. What to do in the first minutes, what belongs in the first aid kit, and why a fitted mouthguard beats a shop-bought one.
Why Toothache Gets Worse at Night (And What Actually Helps)
Toothache almost always feels worse once you lie down. Here is the reason, what genuinely helps at 2am, and the signs that mean you should not wait until morning.
What Does an Emergency Dental Appointment Cost?
Why no honest dentist can quote you a single number over the phone, what an emergency bill is actually made of, how health fund rebates work on the day, and what to ask before you agree.
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