Emergency Dentist in Durham City

If you are experiencing severe dental pain or have suffered an injury, don't panic. Getting quick, professional attention is vital to save your tooth and protect your oral health.

At Elvet Dental Practice, we reserve dedicated time each day to treat patients requiring urgent attention. If you need an emergency dentist in Durham, we may be able to help.

Our Urgent Care

When you have a dental emergency, you need two things: clarity and speed.

Fast Assessment: Our team is trained to quickly assess your situation over the phone and determine the fastest path to treatment.

Same-Day Appointments: We aim to see all emergency patients on the same day during practice hours, or guide you toward the necessary out-of-hours service.

Experienced Care: You will be treated by the experienced team at Elvet Dental Practice, located conveniently in Durham City Centre.

Is it a Dental Emergency?

Understanding the difference between an urgent issue and a routine problem will help you get the right care quickly.

Immediate Emergencies

These situations require immediate attention to save a tooth, stop severe bleeding, or manage a dangerous infection.

If you can't reach us you should phone NHS 111

Severe Pain- Unbearable, constant pain that wakes you up and cannot be managed by painkillers.

Swelling- Swelling in the gum, cheek, or face, which may indicate an infection (abscess). This can become dangerous quickly.

Knocked-Out Tooth- If a tooth has been fully dislodged. The faster you act, the higher the chance of saving it.

Trauma/AccidentSevere injury to the face, jaw, or mouth following a fall or accident.

Uncontrollable BleedingBleeding that won't stop after a tooth extraction or injury.

Urgent Issues

These are issues that need professional care quickly, but are not as time sensitive

Chipped or Broken Tooth: Especially if it has sharp edges or is causing sensitivity.

Lost Filling or Crown: If the exposed area is causing significant pain.

Dull Toothache: A persistent ache that is manageable but requires diagnosis.

What to do Before You Arrive (Self-Care Tips)

While you're on your way or waiting for your appointment, follow these steps to manage the pain:

Situation Self-Care Tip

Severe Toothache Take an over-the-counter painkiller (e.g., paracetamol or ibuprofen) you would normally use. Do not put aspirin directly on the gum.

Knocked-Out Tooth . Do not clean the tooth. 2. Try to re-insert it gently into the socket. 3. If that's impossible, store it in a cup of milk (or saliva) and bring it with you immediately

.Facial SwellingApply a cold compress or an ice pack wrapped in a cloth to the outside of your cheek for 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off, to reduce swelling.

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