If you have a genuine dental emergency, we will try to provide treatment on the same day. Please ring early to avoid disappointment.

Out of hours, we are part of the First Call emergency rota and hence you will have access to an emergency dentist 24 hours a day.

We know how reassuring it is to be in contact and make ourselves available as soon as we can.

Post Extraction Advice

A clean and healthy mouth aids healing. Avoid smoking as this delays healing. The following steps will help prevent bleeding and relieve soreness:

• REST
  Rest for a few hours following treatment and avoid strenuous exercise.
   
• SWELLING
  Some swelling is not unusual but it will reduce after 2-3 days. It may be reduced by ice or cold compresses held over the area.
   
• RINSING
  Do not rinse for at least 24 hours. For the following 2 days rinse your mouth gently after meals and before retiring using a mouthwash made by dissolving 2 teaspoon of salt in a mug of boiled water. Allow to cool enough so as not to burn your mouth. Hold this in your mouth for 1 minute, discard and repeat 2-3 times.
   
• FOOD
  Avoid hot fluids, alcohol, hard or chewy foods. Choose cool drinks and soft or minced foods. Avoid sucking at or interfering with the wound.
   
• BLEEDING
  Slight bleeding or 'oozing' may occur during the first 24 hours. Should bleeding occur sit upright with head and shoulders raised. Apply pressure using a small pad of gauze or clean linen clamped firmly between the jaws for 15 minutes - repeat if necessary.
   
• PAIN
  Painkillers as necessary

If excessive bleeding, undue pain or other symptoms occur contact us for advice without delay.