At the Royston Dental Practice we reserve time in our daily schedule for emergencies.  If patients contact us during normal working hours we operate a same day emergency care policy.  If you are in pain, please telephone us as early as possible so that we can arrange an emergency appointment.

Out of Hours Emergency Cover
Out of hours emergency cover is provided for registered patients by the Camdent co-operative of Cambridge regional dentists.  If an emergency arises out of normal working hours, please telelphone 01763 243268 to retrieve the emergency telephone number. The on-call dentist will advise you and may ask to see you at their own practice.

Accidents & Pain

• Broken Tooth - Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area. Use a cold compress for any swelling. Call the dentist.

• Knocked Out Tooth - Hold the tooth by the crown and rinse off the root of the tooth with water if it is dirty.  Do not scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. If possible, gently insert and hold the tooth in its socket.  If that isn't possible, put the tooth in a cup of milk and get to the dentist as quickly as possible. Remember to bring the tooth with you!

• Toothache - Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean it out. Gently use dental floss or an interdental cleaner to remove any food or other debris that may be caught between the teeth. If the pain persists, contact the dentist.

• Dental Abscess - An abscess is caused by an infection either in the tooth or gum.  Symptoms include pain, swelling and discharge of pus.  An abscess will not go away on its own. Call the dentist.

Prevention
There are a number of simple precautions you can take to avoid accident and injury to your teeth. One way to reduce the chances of damage to your teeth, lips, cheek and tongue is to wear a mouthguard when participating in sports or recreational activities that may pose a risk. Avoid chewing on ice, popcorn kernels and hard sweets, all of which can crack a tooth. Be cautious with olives, granary bread and look out for the shot in your seasonal pheasant.  Cut tape using scissors rather than your teeth.

Disclaimer:  This website is not intended to offer specific medical or dental advice, it is for informational purposes only.  If you have any concerns about your dental health please contact your dental practitioner directly.