Immediate care for toothaches, broken teeth, and emergencies.
If you have chipped or broken a tooth as a result of an accident or injury, it is very important that you see a dentist as soon as possible. The same goes for one or more knocked out teeth. The sooner you are seen by a dental professional the better the chances that the teeth could be re-implanted, depending on the severity of your injury. Here are some of the steps an emergency dental appointment will cover:
- A thorough examination of the injured area will be undertaken. This may include dental x-rays to determine the extent of the damage.
- Depending on the severity of the pain, the area will be numbed with local anaesthetic.
- The injured area will be sterilised to reduce the risk of infection.
- The damaged teeth will be restored temporarily or permanently, depending on the case.
- In severe cases the affected tooth may require extraction and implant treatment will be discussed.
If you require emergency dental treatment, you should ask to see a dentist as soon as possible. At our practice we offer appointments for all dental emergencies from toothache to lost or broken crowns, chipped teeth and fillings to abscesses, trauma, avulsed teeth and facial swelling. We can take care of your injuries to ensure you heal quicker and more effectively, ensuring that you avoid additional dental problems and complications in the future.
Life Benefits
- Preservation of remaining tooth structure.
- Reduced risk of infection.
- Improved long-term oral health overall.
Emergency contact information
If you are not registered for NHS dental treatment and think you need emergency treatment outside normal working hours, you can contact the emergency dental service.
If you live in East Sussex, contact your nearest clinic:
| Clinic | Telephone | Normal opening |
|---|---|---|
| Hailsham | 01323 449170* | Weekdays Appointment line available from 6.30pm with appointments between 7.00pm and 9.00pm. Weekends and Bank HolidaysAppointment line available from 1.00pm with appointments between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. |
| Hastings | 01424 850792* | Weekdays Appointment line available from 6.30pm with appointments between 7.00pm and 9.00pm. Weekends and Bank HolidaysAppointment line available from 9.00am with appointments between 10.00am and 12.00 noon. |
| Lewes | 01273 486444* | Weekdays Appointment line available from 6.30pm with appointments between 7.00pm and 9.00pm. Weekends and Bank HolidaysAppointment line available from 9.00am with appointments between 10.00am and 12.00 noon. |
*phone numbers correct at time of printing
We run a private out of hours’ emergency service, details of which are left on our answerphone. Message details are variable depending on the availability of our dentists.
We hope you will be happy with the treatment and service we provide – if you have any comments or suggestions please let us know.