A simple tooth ache can sometimes lead to an emergency dental situation with very serious consequences, if left untreated. Taking proper care of teeth and going for regular dental check- ups is not only important, it may also avert a situation where you might need an emergency dentist. With around 50% of the U.K. population not having a private dentist or are registered with an NHS (National Health Service), calling up emergency dentists in the middle of the night is common. In case of your teeth, you can never be too careful and check-ups at least twice a year will not only keep your pearlies gleaming, it may also prevent decay and further damage. Here are conditions which are clinically considered as dental emergencies:
? Severe tooth ache
? Root canal problems
? Decayed tooth roots
? Wisdom teeth problems
? Loose crowns
? Lost fillings
? Broken dentures
? Swollen gums
? Abscess
? Broken or chipped tooth
? Painful mouth ulcers
After you call up one of the many emergency dentists in your area, there are things you can do ease the pain and discomfort. Emergency toothache kits available at local medical stores are really useful. They contain anesthetic gels to relieve the pain and dental cement you can use to fill the cavity in case you have lost a tooth or a filing. In case of mouth ulcers and infected or bleeding gums, using an antiseptic mouthwash is a good idea. Most of them contain alcohol which relieves the pain for the time being giving you time before the emergency dentist arrives. You could also use Oil of Cloves. This formulation is a great natural treatment for tooth aches. If the pain is too much, taking a painkiller such as Ibuprofen or Aspirin is permitted. They also work in case of an abscess or a gum disease. A salt mouthwash prepared with water and salt at home is also good for you if you have lost a tooth. It is for emergency dental situations when you don’t have anything else available at hand.
All the treatments recommended above are short- action measures. They cannot replace the professional help of emergency dentists. They will only temporarily relieve the pain while you find yourself an emergency dentist. Being a private patient of a dentist will ensure that you get treated immediately. You will not have to wait for anyone nor call up for emergency help. That is why people with recurrent tooth trouble are known to go for private care. But of course, enjoying the benefits of being a private dental patient will cost you more. Finding an NHS doctor is also becoming increasingly difficult and even if you do manage to find one, registering takes a long time.
But if you are an U.K. citizen or are on vacation in the country, then you don’t have to worry. In case you face a crisis, an emergency dentist is available only a phone call away.
Author Resource:
Sami Boulis is the author of this article on Emergency Dentists .
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