Emergencies in Handforth

When a dental emergency happens, you need to access the right treatment quickly. In a painful and worrying situation, you need to be confident that your chosen dentist knows exactly what they are doing and can look after you in a professional and compassionate way.

At Cheadle Dental Practice, based in Cheadle, Handforth, we pride ourselves in our expertise and sympathetic handling of your emergency. We aim to see you on the same day as you contact us, and set aside dedicated time during the day to handle emergency cases. If your emergency happens out of hours, we provide pre-recorded telephone advice on how to access advice and treatment as quickly as possible in and around the Stockport and wider Manchester area.

We hope you’ll never need to come to us in an emergency but if you do, we are ready to help.

Here’s a quick guide to common dental emergencies and how we can help:

1. Toothache: Severe tooth or gum pain that isn’t relieved by painkillers requires immediate attention. Call our helpline for advice and to schedule an emergency appointment.

2. Swellings, Infections, and Abscesses: Swellings, often caused by infections, need urgent care. If you notice a tender, warm swelling, contact us immediately for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

3. Broken, Cracked, or Chipped Teeth: Any degree of tooth fracture is a serious issue. Seek immediate dental care to prevent further damage. Avoid using the affected tooth and call our helpline for an appointment.

4. Missing or Knocked-Out Teeth: If a tooth is knocked out, rinse it gently and try to place it back in its socket or keep it in milk. Apply light pressure if a tooth is out of place. Contact us immediately for an emergency appointment.

5. Lost or Loose Fillings: If a filling falls out or is loose, avoid putting pressure on the affected tooth. Remove any loose filling from your mouth and book an appointment to have it repaired or replaced.

6. Lost or Broken Crowns: If your crown is loose or has fallen out, keep it safe and contact us for a re-cementation appointment. Sometimes a root canal may be necessary if it wasn’t done initially.

7. Broken Dentures: Never attempt to repair a broken denture yourself. Contact us for professional repair to avoid further damage.

8. Wisdom Teeth: Wisdom teeth can cause pain and swelling when they emerge. Rinsing with salt water can help, but if pain persists, contact us for an emergency extraction.