Emergency dental appointments
For our registered patients at the practice, we offer:
- Same day emergency appointments.
- Out of hours services (evenings and weekends). A dentist is always on call to cover these times.
What is a dental emergency?
A dental emergency can be very unpleasant, painful and stressful. It usually happens suddenly, causing you to look for immediate emergency treatment and advice. At Leyburn Dental Practice, we provide emergency dentistry because we care deeply about alleviating your pain. We take an empathetic and friendly approach combined with our high standards of dental treatment to get you sorted as soon as possible.
If you are in severe pain, have broken, knocked-out, damaged or fractured teeth, or extreme swelling or an abscess in your gum or mouth, please call us as soon as possible to book your emergency appointment.
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Our emergency dentistry services
During practice hours: We allocate time for emergency treatment at 12pm every working day. If you need emergency care, please call us as early as you can so we can get you seen as soon as possible.
Out-of-hours: If you are an adult patient registered with our practice and have a dental emergency outside of practice hours, we can help. Call our normal phone number and one of our emergency dentists will treat you in our familiar practice, helping to alleviate a stressful situation.
Emergency dentistry for children: Children registered under the NHS at our practice must be seen by the NHS out-of-hours emergency dental service. Phone NHS Direct on 111 for advice and information.
Meet our friendly team
Our patient-focused and approachable team is here to help you with reassuring and empathetic care. We understand that dental emergencies can be upsetting and stressful, and aim to get you out of pain and feeling better as soon as possible. Trust our bespoke advice and professional emergency dentistry - you are in safe hands!
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Frequently asked questions
It can be very unpleasant when dental pain suddenly occurs, causing great discomfort. On some occasions, it may be possible to wait a couple of days until a routine dental appointment is available. However, most dental emergencies do need urgent treatment. Please call us as soon as possible for advice.
To manage the pain, rinse your mouth with warm salt water and take over-the-counter pain relief such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. If there is any swelling, apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek. Please remember never to place aspirin directly onto the aching gum.
To book an emergency appointment, please call us on 01969 622 132 as soon as you can. Our friendly team will arrange the closest available and most convenient appointment time for you. We will also offer personalised tips and practical advice to help manage your symptoms while you wait.
A knocked-out tooth has the highest chance of being saved if treated very quickly, so please call us for advice straight away. In the meantime, handle the tooth carefully by the crown (the chewing surface) only, and never touch the delicate roots. After gently rinsing the tooth with water to remove any dirt or debris, try to gently place it back into the socket, ensuring it is the correct way around, but do not force it. If you cannot reinsert it, you must keep it moist by storing it in a container of milk or tucking it inside your cheek.
