I don’t think we’ve met anyone who can ignore a throbbing toothache for a long time. There comes a point where painkillers stop working and the pain is continuous, incessant and debilitating. We often hear female patients say that child birth was less painful. What causes it? There are many dental issues that can cause … Continue reading How to fix a throbbing toothache
How to fix a broken tooth or lost tooth filling. Emergency dentist for lost fillings and chipped teeth.
The fracture or break of a denture can be particularly distressing as it may affect function, aesthetics and comfort. You should never try to repair the broken denture yourself- rather, it is best to see an emergency dentist as soon as possible or a 24 hour dentist if this type of accident should occur after … Continue reading What to do if you have a broken denture
We often have patients attending the 24 hour emergency dental service complaining of sensitivity to sweet foods and drinks. This can occur due to a variety of reasons, but primarily it is due to exposed dentine. Let’s have a quick look at the anatomy of a tooth. The tooth comprises of a hard layer of … Continue reading Why do sweet foods cause my teeth to be sensitive?
One of the most common reasons we see patients vising us in dental emergency clinics is due to smoking related infections after a dental extraction. Smoking is a really difficult addiction to break, if tobacco was be classed as a drug today it would probably be illegal. Smoking after a dental extraction is really asking … Continue reading Can I smoke after a tooth extraction?
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