What to Do If You Have a Dental Emergency in Hounslow (Same-Day Options Explained)

Same day dental appointments are available at our dental practice in Hounslow, which means both registered and non-registered patients will always have somewhere to turn. Read on to learn more about booking same-day emergency dental appointments with Armytage Dental & Implant Centre.

- Same day emergency appointments are available with Armytage in Hounslow

- You don’t have to be a registered patient to book

- Treatment is often possible on the same day to help tackle your pain

- Appointments are available on a first-come-first-served basis

What counts as a dental emergency?

If you’re in pain, it’s an emergency. Dental pain can quickly derail your day and make it difficult to concentrate when you’re at work or school. It can also make it hard to sleep at night, which will also have an impact on concentration levels.

Common dental emergencies include toothache related to tooth decay and abscesses; complications following oral surgery; lost or broken crowns, bridges or veneers; broken orthodontic apparatus or dentures; and knocked out or chipped teeth.

You should never ignore a dental emergency, as it won’t go away without treatment. While the final treatment might not be possible on the same day, your emergency dentist will be able to treat your pain and prevent any further damage.

How to book an emergency appointment in Hounslow

The best time to book an emergency appointment is first thing in the morning. This will increase your chances of securing a same-day dental appointment. To book an emergency dental appointment in Hounslow, simply call our practice during our opening hours.

We set aside a number of dental appointments for emergency situations every day. This means that you don’t have to wait for your next routine appointment to get treatment. If we can’t see you on the same day, we can either direct you to another service or we can provide home care advice so you can stay comfortable until the next available appointment.

You don’t have to be registered as a patient with us to book an emergency appointment. This is ideal if your current dentist cannot fit you in, or if you aren’t currently registered with any dental practice.

If you don’t currently have a dentist, we recommend registering with us so that you’ll always know where to turn in an emergency. We can also support nervous patients who may find themselves struggling with dental emergencies as they haven’t been for a checkup for a while.

When is a dental emergency a medical emergency?

A dental emergency can become a medical emergency on occasion, and this would require prompt medical attention, either by visiting A&E or by calling 999. Examples or medical emergencies caused by dental issues would include any kind of swelling in your face or neck that makes it difficult to swallow or breathe. You should also treat uncontrolled bleeding as a medical emergency. And finally, if you have suffered a severe trauma to the face or jaw, this might need prompt medical attention before you visit a dentist.

What to expect during your appointment

The purpose of an emergency dental appointment is to quickly address your pain and create a treatment plan that will solve the issue. Simple treatment may be carried out on the same day, while more complex care might need a follow-up appointment. We’ll always aim to address your pain and discomfort first, while also ensuring that the issue cannot cause any further damage.