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Emergency Dentist Cornwall, Truro
If you’re currently experiencing a big problem with your dental health, and are in need of an emergency dentist Cornwall, Pure Dental Health Truro is here to help.
Pure Dental Health – emergency dentist appointments
At Pure Dental Health, we’re here to support your emergency dental needs. Whether you’re experiencing severe pain, a dental infection, or trauma to teeth, we offer same-day emergency appointments and a range of treatment options.Â
Our team are also experienced in caring for patients with severe dental phobia and anxiety, ensuring a calmer experience.
How to get an emergency dentist in Cornwall?
If you need an emergency dentist in Cornwall, we provide urgent same-day appointments for severe pain, swelling, broken teeth, or dental trauma. Just get in touch to find out more.
Our emergency dentist hours:
Monday 8am-5pm
Tuesday after 10am till 6pm
Wednesday after 10am till 5pm
Thursday after 10am till 5pm
Friday 8am-5pm
Saturday 9am-4pm
Sunday: Closed
If you need a private emergency appointment, please leave us an answerphone message, book online or call us when we reopen on Monday. However, if you are in severe pain, please book an emergency NHS appointment by calling the out-of-hours service.
What counts as a dental emergency?
It’s a definite dental emergency if there’s a lot of unmanageable pain, severe trauma, swelling or bleeding. It’s especially urgent if you’ve just had a tooth knocked out or dislodged.
Other things to consider:
- Sudden and/or severe swelling around the tooth, gum, or mouth or any facial swelling
- Severe uncontrolled bleeding or dental bleeding because of an accident/traumaÂ
- Bleeding from an extracted tooth which you cannot stop
Of course, if it’s life threatening, you’ll want to call 999, but only if it’s extremely serious. Please don’t call 999 for other dental issues or medical non-emergencies.
What probably isn’t a dental emergency?
Well, let’s say you’ve just had a minor mouth ulcer appear, chipped a tooth, lost filling, dislodged an old crown or if you have lost a temporary crown. It’s not really causing you any pain, and you will be fine to wait till the next available working day to be seen.
What to do in an emergency?
If you find yourself in a dental emergency, the most important thing is to stay calm. Call our practice straight away so we can arrange an urgent appointment and guide you on what to do next. While you wait:
- Take pain relief if needed, following the instructions on the packet
- For swelling, apply a compress
- If you’ve lost a tooth, keep it clean, avoid touching the root
- Avoid trying DIY fixes, as these can make the problem worse
What is the emergency dental treatment process?
When you visit Pure Dental Health for an emergency dentist appointment in Truro, we’ll aim to see you as quickly as possible, as we offer same-day private dental emergency appointments. As a trusted emergency dentist in Cornwall that patients rely on, our team will assess your pain and symptoms to identify the cause of the problem, before discussing the most suitable treatment options to stabilise your dental health.
Emergency Dentist Cornwall, Truro FAQs
It’s a definite dental emergency if there’s a lot of unmanageable pain, swelling or bleeding. It’s especially urgent if you’ve just had a tooth knocked out or dislodged, because if you get to a dentist within 30 minutes, the chances are, we can fix a healthy tooth back into place. (Transport it in a small container of milk to be on the safe side.)
- Sudden and/or severe swelling around the tooth, gum, or mouth or any facial swelling. Facial swellings can be serious, and you should seek medical attention if you are experiencing this.
- Severe bleeding dental bleeding because of an accident/trauma (remember bleeding from the mouth often looks worse than it is, your saliva can make it look like there is more blood than there actually is). PRESSURE – placing pressure for a long period of time will help to stop it.
- Bleeding from an extracted tooth which you cannot stop. (In the first instance you should apply pressure to stop bleeding – use a clean handkerchief if you don’t have anything else clean and suitable to hand, place over the area that is bleeding and bite down for 20-30 minutes)
Of course, if it’s life threatening, you’ll want to call 999, but only if it’s extremely serious. Please don’t call 999 for other dental issues or medical non-emergencies.
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