Experiencing sudden dental swelling? Signs you need to see our emergency dentist in Chelsea
Do you have a minor ache in your jaw which is causing swelling? Is there a lump near your glands which has sprung up suddenly?
While it can be all too tempting to avoid calling a dental emergency line, abnormal swellings whether they have appeared suddenly or gradually are sure-fire signs of a dental emergency.
Even if the apparent lump doesn’t hurt, as soon as you notice a lump on your jaw, under your tongue, on the roof of your mouth or on your neck, you need to speak to an emergency dental team.
And if you are located in Chelsea, you can contact our team day or night to do just that! Our surgery offers same-day appointments to anyone with a dental emergency, allowing you to see our dentist in Chelsea to have that lump or aching tooth examined. We will aim to see you within 24 hours of you contacting us and will endeavour to resolve any discomfort you have during your appointment with us. Fantastic!
Aside from lumps and swellings, what else indicates that you need to see our emergency dentist in Chelsea?
Discomfort
The most common sign that you need to see our dentist in Chelsea is a constant, sharp or burning pain under one of your teeth, which hurts more when pressure is applied to the tooth.
Alternatively, if you have recently had an accident and are now experiencing discomfort under one of your teeth, you will need to see our team promptly to prevent an infection from occurring.
Sensitivity
Remember that time you drank an iced tea and were met with discomfort in one of your teeth?
If one of your teeth feels fine one minute and is sensitive to heat and cold the next, you need to book a same-day appointment with our team. Such sensitivity could indicate a crack, a chip or may even be the early warning signs of an abscess developing.
Either way, don’t risk it, contact our team.
Cracks or chips
Very common if you play sports or have a manual job, cracked or chipped teeth may seem too minor to warrant an emergency appointment.
But they can allow bacteria to get underneath the enamel and cause an infection to form. They can spread across the enamel, causing the crack or chip to become more noticeable and thus more uncomfortable.
Loose fillings or crowns
It is the annoyance of most people who have fillings or crowns; one day you are brushing your teeth and the next moment, a filling feels loose or falls out altogether.
As soon as you notice this, you must book an emergency appointment. Much like the cracks or chips, a loose or lost filling can cause decay to spread and may lead to you losing the tooth altogether.
Bleeding
Recently had a tooth removed? Is it still bleeding after 20 minutes of continual pressure? You will need to see our team for an urgent assessment, followed by stitches or the application of surgical glue.
